ORO-MEDONTE, ON (CelebrityAccess) – Republic Live, the powerhouse promoter behind the internationally acclaimed Boots and Hearts Music Festival, has unveiled the full lineup for the 2024 edition, promising another unforgettable experience for music enthusiasts. Taking place from August 8 to 11 at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, the festival is set to showcase a stellar lineup of rising talents from Canada and the US.
On Friday (August 9), the Main Stage will host Boots first-timers Cody Johnson, Brothers Osborne, and Megan Moroney, alongside Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) and JUNO Award winners Jess Moskaluke and emerging artist Nate Haller. The Front Porch Stage on Friday will be headlined by Platinum-selling artist Chayce Beckham, featuring Redferrin and Canadians Kalsey Kulyk, Buck Twenty, and Taylor-Rae.
On Saturday (August 10), after successfully blending rock and country music in 2023, 2024 will welcome Grammy-nominated rock band Matchbox Twenty to the Main Stage for their only Canadian date of the year. They join Hunter Brothers, Elyse Saunders, previously announced rock act NEEDTOBREATHE, and Country Music Award (CMA) winning headliner Thomas Rhett. The Front Porch Stage on Saturday will be headlined by Jackson Dean, with performances by Bryan Martin, Lauren Watkins, Texas King, and Alee.
On Sunday (August 11), Boots and Hearts alumni Jason Aldean, Carly Pearce, Nate Smith, and Madeline Merlo will take the Main Stage, joined by breakout star Alexandra Kay. Emerson Drive will headline the Front Porch Stage on Sunday night, marking their last performance as a band before retiring after nearly 30 years together. The Front Porch Stage will feature artists Alana Springsteen, Dillon James, and local talents Dayna Reid (Elmvale) and Brian John Harwood (Innisfil).
The festival will kick off on Thursday night with the annual Kick-Off Party, featuring Grammy-nominated trio Midland, multi-award-winning band Lonestar, and 2023’s Emerging Artist Showcase winner Shantaia.
“The growing popularity of country music not only attracts a wider audience but allows an opportunity for more creativity in curating our artist lineup. It’s important to us to unite fans and create lasting memories with an experience they can’t get anywhere else,” says Brooke Dunford, Director of Talent Buying and Business Development. “Continuing with the tradition of creating a unique experience for our fans, we are ecstatic to welcome legendary rock band Matchbox Twenty to our stage. We always strive to curate a lineup that delivers electric energy for both fans and artists, and we’re confident this year’s lineup will do exactly that.”
The full lineup by day:
Thursday, August 8 – Front Porch Stage:
Midland
Lonestar
Shantaia (CAN)
Friday, August 9 – Main Stage:
Cody Johnson
Brothers Osborne
Megan Moroney
Jess Moskaluke (CAN)
Nate Haller (CAN)
Friday, August 9 – Front Porch Stage:
Chayce Beckham
Redferrin
Kalsey Kulyk (CAN)
Buck Twenty (CAN)
Taylor-Rae (CAN)
Saturday, August 10 – Main Stage:
Thomas Rhett
Matchbox Twenty
NEEDTOBREATHE
Hunter Brothers (CAN)
Elyse Saunders (CAN)
Saturday, August 10 – Front Porch Stage:
Jackson Dean
Bryan Martin
Lauren Watkins
Texas King (CAN)
Alee (CAN)
Sunday, August 11 – Main Stage:
Jason Aldean
Carly Pearce
Nate Smith
Madeline Merlo (CAN)
Alexandra Kay
Sunday, August 11 – Front Porch Stage:
Emerson Drive (CAN)
Alana Springsteen
Dillon James
Dayna Reid (CAN)
Brian John Harwood (CAN)
Boots and Hearts Music Festival, known for its record-breaking attendance and cross-genre lineup, has earned multiple awards, including the 2023 CCMA Country Festival of the Year. Single-day tickets go on sale on Friday (February 16), with tent and RV camping passes and full weekend admission passes already available. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements as the festival approaches.
