The South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame will recognize the Rock the Country Music Festival at an event press conference on Wednesday, July 24th. Rock the Country is the largest music event to come to the Upstate since George Strait’s legendary performance over 25 years ago, featuring headliners Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, and Miranda Lambert, among others.
The South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame will present a Certificate of Recognition to the Rock the Country Music Festival for its exceptional contributions to arts and music and its role in solidifying Upstate South Carolina as a rising music tourism destination.
Established in 1989, the South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the achievements of South Carolina natives, individuals, and organizations with connections to the state who have achieved national success and have left an enduring mark on the world of entertainment and music.
Through Hall of Fame events and showcases, the Hall of Fame aims to honor the rich cultural heritage and creative accomplishments that have shaped the entertainment industry. To date, over 70 musicians and entertainers, including Mac Arnold, Josh Turner, Markus King, Marshall Tucker Band, Chris Rock, Leeza Gibbons, Amy Grant, and Andie Macdowell have been inducted.
Rock the Country is a seven-stop national music festival produced by 46 Entertainment. Anderson, South Carolina is the final destination on the tour and will host approximately 25,000 fans on July 26th and 27th at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Complex. The music festival features superstar headliners Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, and Miranda Lambert with support from Brantley Gilbert, Travis Tritt, Big and Rich featuring Gretchen Wilson, and more. Choosing to host Rock the Country in small towns was important to the artists and the promoters. The tagline “7 massive shows in 7 small towns” was part of the announcement. The event is anticipated to bring over $19 million in revenue to the Upstate.