The Red Clay Strays, Gavin Adcock, Riley Green, Keith Urban Lead 2026 Country Thunder Wisconsin Lineup

Country Thunder Wisconsin is gearing up for its 2026 edition at Shadow Hill Ranch in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, scheduled for July 16-19. The festival will feature headlining performances from the newly crowned CMA Vocal Group of the Year, The Red Clay Strays, alongside Gavin Adcock, Riley Green, and Keith Urban.

The broader lineup boasts a diverse roster of artists, including Gretchen Wilson, Ian Munsick, Nate Smith, Shaboozey, George Birge, Mark Chesnutt, Dasha, Corey Kent, Gabriella Rose, The Wilder Blue, Zach John King, Annie Bosko, Hannah McFarland, and The Jack Wharff Band, among others.

The daily schedule for the festival will be revealed in the months ahead. Last years edition featured headliners Dierks Bentley, Cole Swindell, HARDY, and Jelly Roll. Gavin Adcock, who previously performed as an opener, has rapidly risen to headline status, earning RIAA Gold and Platinum recognition with hits like A Cigarette and Run Your Mouth.

Riley Green recently achieved multiple CMA Awards, winning single of the year, song of the year, and music video of the year for his collaboration with Ella Langley on You Look Like You Love Me. In 2026, Green will also support the military with a series of shows for service members and their families, performing at locations including US Navy Base Fleet Yokosuka in Kanagawa, Naval Air Facility Atsugi, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii.

The festival promises a celebration of country music with both established stars and rising talents, setting the stage for an unforgettable summer event in Wisconsin.

Author: Sophia Brooks