Myrtle Beach country music festival postponed due to coronavirus. Here are the new details
Myrtle Beach’s largest tourist event will be postponed amid health concerns, urging folks to self-isolate and avoid large crowds to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Carolina Country Music Fest will be postponed to Sept. 17-20, according to the CCMF website. The annual event attracting thousands to Myrtle Beach was scheduled for June 4-7.
All previously purchased tickets and parking passes will still be honored for the rescheduled dates. Tickets are currently non-refundable.
“While we are disappointed that CCMF won’t take place as scheduled this summer, we understand and support the organizer’s decision to postpone in these uncertain times,” said Karen Riordan, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce said.
The decision comes after 37 cases of COVID-19, coronavirus, were confirmed in Horry County as of Tuesday evening, prompting event closures and calls for quarantining along the Grand Strand. The total cases statewide are 1,083, with 22 deaths, including three reported in Horry County. Country singer Joe Diffie, who was scheduled to perform, also died last week due to coronavirus complications.
The lineup of 30 country bands and artists includes headliners Luke Combs, Darius Rucker, Eric Church and Jake Owen.
While the four headliners are still scheduled to perform in September, Jon Pardi, Mitchell Tenpenny and Maddie & Tae will not be in attendance. Lauren Alaina, Jordan Davis, Joe Nichols, Davisson Brothers Band and Warrick McZeke will take their place, with festival runners alluding to a big surprise announcement.
“We are grateful for the collaboration from all involved who have worked with us tirelessly to reschedule CCMF for September,” said Bob Durkin, president, Carolina Country Music Fest. “Working to move this year’s festival to the fall was uncharted territory for all involved, including artists, their management, local government officials and the Myrtle Beach community. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and we are excited that we will still be able to have CCMF this year.”
The event has become a staple in Myrtle Beach since its inception in 2015, attracting more than 30,000 country music fans who come dressed to party in their cowboy boots and country garb. The annual event is held at Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place on Ocean Boulevard between 8th and 9th avenues North.
Here’s the current lineup and how you can get tickets:
Headliners
- Luke Combs: The singer-songwriter hit the country music scene in 2017 and has done nothing but pump out hits since. Combs, known for songs including “Beautiful Crazy,” “Even Though I’m Leaving” and “Beer Never Broke My Heart,” was the first headliner to be announced in August.
- Eric Church: The highly acclaimed country singer-songwriter is known for hits such as “Springsteen,” “Drink In My Hand” and “Desperate Man.”
- Darius Rucker: Everything will be “Alright” when the Hootie & the Blowfish frontman and South Carolina native hits the stage performing hits such as “Wagon Wheel” and “Only Wanna Be With You.”
- Jake Owen: Owen will bring his “Beachin’” vibe to the Grand Strand as gets the party started during the McDonald’s Thursday Night Kick-Off Concert.
Remaining lineup
- Chris Janson will bring some much needed “Good Vibes” when he hits the Myrtle Beach stage.
- Ashley McBryde will educate fans on proper “One Night Standards.”
- County crooner Michael Ray will “Get to You” and make you “Think a Little Less” when he performs.
- Newcomer Riley Green will perform hits “I Wish Grandpas Never Died” and “There Was This Girl.”
- You’ll take the “Road Less Traveled” to see American Idol alum Lauren Alaina.
- Joe Nichols will either make you go “Yeah” or see what happens when “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off.”
- Crooner Jordan Davis will perform his hit “Singles You Up.”
“Prayed for You” singer Matt Stell, American Idol champ Laine Hardy, “Just the Way” group Parmalee & Blanco Brown and up-and-comer Jon Langston, Davisson Brothers Band, Warrick McZeke, Kolby Oakley, McGuire Girls will also perform.
Also in the lineup: The Voice contestant Ashland Craft, “Good Time” singer Niko Moon, country rock band Whits End, “Man Enough Now” crooner Chris Bandi, up-and-comer Ian Munsick, and North Carolna-based band Jukebox Rehab, Kevin Mac, Diamonds & Whiskey, Larry Fleet, Chris Bandi, Laine Hardy and Teddy Robb.
The remaining lineup will be announced in the coming weeks.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://carolinacountrymusicfest.com/.
This story was originally published April 1, 2020 at 9:04 AM with the headline "Myrtle Beach country music festival postponed due to coronavirus. Here are the new details."
