Country Thunder logo

Before the gates had even closed on Country Thunder Alberta, organizers have already announced the dates and headliners for its highly anticipated 2024 installment.

Taking over Fort Calgary from August 16-18, 2024, heavy-hitting headliners will include Luke Combs, HARDY and Canadian artist Dallas Smith. 

In addition to the high-octane headlining trio, Alberta attendees will also be able to catch performances from a slew of exciting established and up-and-coming acts, such as Canadian duo The Reklaws, genre-breaker Elle King and dynamic country band Flatland Cavalry.

Also on tap for the weekend will be ERNEST, Jake Worthington, Lonestar, Meghan Patrick and Hailey Benedict

Here, we'll have all the up-to-date news on line-up announcements, the latest ticket and festival pass details, and any further exciting info and details for Country Thunder Alberta 2024. 

At its rocking 2023 event, Country Thunder Alberta featured explosive headlining sets from Tim McGraw, Keith Urban and Jon Pardi, as well as performances from some of the genre's most buzzed about acts, including Carly Pearce, Midland, Kip Moore and other familiar faces.

Alongside the more established acts, rising stars like Bailey Zimmerman, Hailey Whitters, Nate Smith and Mackenzie Carpenter also graced the stage over the course of Country Thunder's three-day residency.

The newest addition to the Country Thunder Festival series, the event also includes yearly programming in Arizona, Wisconsin, Saskatchewan, Bristol and Florida.

For the full 2023 Country Thunder Alberta 2024 line-up, see below:


Luke Combs
Flatland Cavalry
Meghan Patrick
Jake Worthington
Hailey Benedict

Tickets to Country Thunder Alberta 2024 are available to purchase below:

Check out other country festivals set for 2024.

For more on Country Thunder Alberta 2024, see below:

Luke Combs, HARDY and Dallas Smith Announced for Country Thunder Alberta 2024

Tim McGraw, Jon Pardi And More Announced For Country Thunder Alberta 2023

All the latest line-up announcements, date confirmations and ticket details for Country Thunder Alberta 2024.

Festival - Country Thunder Alberta 2024

Country Thunder Alberta 2024

Michael Wilson Hardy was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi. He studied songwriting at Tennessee State University and jumped right into the country music industry with that education. 

He’s written songs for Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen, Thomas Rhett and many others. 

Hardy’s talents caught the eye of producer Joey Moi, who signed him to Big Loud Records in 2018. Hardy released two back-to-back EPs: his debut, This Ole Boy, arrived the year of his record deal and his second EP, Where to Find Me, came out the following year, as did a collaborative mixtape featuring 17 major artists. Hardy tapped Rhett, Keith Urban, Trace Adkins and many others for Hixtape, Vol. 1.

In 2020, he released his debut studio album A Rock. It featured the single “One Beer”, which hit the number one spot on US Country Airplay.

Home of all the latest news, information and coverage of Hardy on Holler

Hardy

HARDY is a half country, half-rock singer/songerwriter who grew up with the love of music through his dad.

Hardy: News, Songs & Reviews | Holler

Combs left Appalachian State University near the end of his senior year – before graduating – to move to Nashville. His first projects came quickly: Combs released his debut EP The Way She Rides in early 2014, following it with Can I Get an Outlaw later that year, and a third EP, This One’s for You, in 2015. 

That steady output started garnering Combs attention from labels, including Sony Nashville, where he eventually signed. Combs’ debut album, This One’s for You, arrived in 2017 and earned the top spot on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. 

The next year, Combs won the CMA Award for New Artist of the Year, and the accolades soon began flooding in after that. His sophomore album What You See Is What You Get won the CMA Award and ACM Award for Best Album in 2018, and Combs also took home the ACM Award for Male Artist of the Year. 

In 2019, Combs was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and in 2020, he was named Billboard’s Top Country Artist of the Year.

Home of all the latest news, information and coverage of Luke Combs on Holler

Luke

Luke Combs grew up singing and even took his talents to Carnegie Hall as a young boy. Even with that auspicious start, it would take a few more years before he pursued music professionally.

Luke Combs: News, Songs & Reviews | Holler

When you hear Ernest's mellow, honeyed vocals, it's hard to believe that he started off his musical career as a rapper. On his 2021 smash hit, ‘Flower Shops’, he has his boots planted firmly in classic country terra firma - but to get there, it’s safe to say that Ernest eschewed the traditional pathway in favour of the scenic route.

The stylistic influences that have shaped Ernest’s chart-topping sound are hugely varied, and they emerge like easter eggs hidden amidst the steel guitars and layered drawl. From his moody, EDM collaboration with Diplo, ‘Bottle’s Bout Dead’, to the retro, Hailey Whitters-assisted tribute to Dolly and Kenny, ‘Islands in the Stream’, Ernest regularly showcases his diverse musical palette.

Ernest’s creative dexterity is clearest when examining his illustrious songwriting track record, having penned hits for a range of country stars. These include Florida Georgia Line (‘I Love My Country’), Sam Hunt (‘Breaking Up Was Easy in the 90’s’), Kane Brown (‘One Mississippi’, ‘Memory’), Thomas Rhett (‘Church Boots’, ‘Paradise’), Chris Lane (‘Big, Big Plans’) and Jelly Roll (‘Son Of A Sinner’).

Ernest has been particularly prolific when writing for his good buddy, Morgan Wallen, having helped to create ‘You Proof’, ‘More Than My Hometown’, ‘Dangerous’, ‘Broadway Girls’ and numerous other hits. With HARDY, the hugely popular trio are considered by many to be the tastemakers of today’s country music scene.

, was a romantic, beachside getaway, with the tropical setting reflecting the paradisal relationship that Ernest celebrates on the record. Highlights such as ‘I Think I Love You’, ‘Sugar’ and ‘All We Need’ helped to build a burgeoning following for the Nashville native.

While some suspected that Ernest would double down on this Buffettian, Gulf and Western sound, at the end of 2021 he shifted gears and dropped his biggest hit to date, ‘Flower Shops’. The Morgan Wallen collaboration felt like the kind of song George Jones would record if he was part of today’s generation of artists, and it marked a clear departure from the idyllic shores of 

. ‘Flower Shops’ went Platinum in November 2022.

, built out this troubled, heartbroken persona, spawning fan-favourites such as ‘Comfortable When I’m Crazy’, ‘Feet Wanna Run’ and ‘What It’s Come To’.

In December 2022, Ernest confirmed that he would be releasing two new singles, ‘Miss That Girl’ and ‘Unhang The Moon’.

Home of all the latest news, information and coverage of Ernest on Holler.

Ernest

Ernest is a classic country singer with a voice so mellow, it would be hard to believe that he started his career as a rapper.

Ernest: News, Songs & Reviews | Holler

Country Thunder Alberta 2024: Line-Up, Dates & Tickets | Holler

Lydia Farthing is a Nashville-based music journalist and Nashville native who has spent her life immersed in the music industry.

 Magazine, Provident Music Group and Aristo PR, she's always in search of the best concerts and new music, and is an avid supporter of females in the country format.

Lydia

Contributor - Lydia Farthing 2

Contributor - Lydia Farthing

A handy, chronological list guide to the country music festivals taking place across the world in 2025 and 2026.

A handy, chronological list guide to the country music 

 taking place across the world in 2025 and 2026.

Country Thunder Alberta 2024

READ MORE:

Luke Combs, HARDY and Dallas Smith Announced for Country Thunder Alberta 2024

Country Thunder Alberta 2023

INTERVIEW•“You Can Tell the Story Best If You’ve Lived It”: Caylee Hammack Discusses New Album and Novel, ‘Bed Of Roses’, Ahead of Highways Festival 2025

Trisha Yearwood, Rascal Flatts and More to Helm CMA Fest's Fan Fair X Events