Brett Eldredge performs at Boots and Hearts in 2017 photo Rebel Shadow Photography
The blockbuster anniversary announcement revealed a total of seventeen more world-class artists that are heading to Cavendish Beach this July. Headliners Chris Young, Brett Eldredge, and Dallas Smith will join previously announced headliner Luke Bryan to close out Friday and Saturday nights. Even more artists were announced for the Bell Main Stage including Dan + Shay, Terri Clark, Chase Rice, Granger Smith, The Road Hammers, James Barker Band, Meghan Patrick, Lindsay Ell and Petric. Additional performers for July 9th will include Lauv, Broods and Cashmere Cat. Many more artists are to be announced in the coming weeks for every night of the festival.
Dallas Smith performs at TD Place in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron
Jeff Squires, President of Whitecap Entertainment, producers of the event, is excited to celebrate 10 years of the annual festival with an expanded program, “As music genres blend, we continue to curate an amazing music experience for Atlantic Canada, and beyond. Today’s announcement of an elevated partnership with Bell, the largest mass media company in Canada, broadens the reach of festival and Prince Edward Island. We extend a sincere thanks to our loyal fans and partners and a warm Island welcome to new guests as we continue to roll-out a memorable anniversary experience.”
Dan & Shay perform as part of Shania Twain’s Rock This Country Tour stop in Ottawa photo Sean Sisk
Over the past 10 years, the Cavendish Beach Music Festival has grown to become Atlantic Canada’s largest multi-day outdoor music festival, attracting over 60,000 visitors a year to see some of the hottest names in country music. Past performers have included, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Eric Church, Steve Earle, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Hunter Hayes, Brantley Gilbert, Rascal Flatts, Zac Brown Band and country legends Ricky Skaggs, Alabama and Reba. Nominated for the 2017 Canadian Country Music Association and East Coast Music Association Festival / Event of the Year.
