Rock the South is back and the lineup is better than ever before! It is often referred to as the ‘Biggest Party in the South’ with top country artists set to perform at the festival in 2022.
Festival owners Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh described the festival saying: “Rock the South will always be a festival about giving back to the community we love and celebrating the Southern Culture we all know and love.”
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What is Rock the South?
Rock the South is a southern music festival that is set to take place between 5th– 6th August 2022 in Cullman, Ala.
Since 2012, Rock the South has continued to change and grow, presenting performers such as Eric Church, Little Big Town and Florida Georgia Line. At the festival, the music that will be performed will be country mixed with Southern rock.
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Who will be performing at Rock the South?
The 2022 Rock the South lineup features headliners Morgan Wallen and Alabama with several other performers also confirmed for the event: HARDY, Jamey Johnson, Koe Wetzel, Jimmie Allen, Colt Ford, Matt Stell and Dee Jay Silver. Other stars are still to be announced.
Shane Quick said: “Morgan Wallen is one of the most highly-acclaimed rising stars in country music, and we are excited to welcome him to Rock The South to join our best lineup to date. He has been our most requested artist in the 11-year history of the festival, and we are excited to give our fans what they have been asking for.”
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See moreHow do I get tickets for Rock the South?
Tickets for the music festival are currently on sale and are available to purchase on the Rock the South website.
If you are looking for general admission tickets for both days of Rock the South these range from $89.99 to $139.99. While VIP two-day tickets are slightly more expensive between $299.99 to $349.99.
After a jam-packed festival this year, the annual country music festival, Rock The South, has announced its schedule for 2023. The event, which is scheduled to take place from July 20-23, will be held at 1872 County Road 469, Cullman, Alabama.
The headliner for the festival is Chris Stapleton, who won the Male Vocalist of the Year at this year’s Country Music Association (CMA) Awards. The festival’s lineup also features Cody Johnson, who won the CMA award for the single Til You Can’t.
Additionally, the lineup features country greats, including Zach Bryan, Riley Green, Travis Tritt, Jo Dee Messina, Bailey Zimmerman, and Drake Milligan, among others.
Rock the South 2023! July 20, 21, & 22 in Cullman, Alabama. Tickets on Sale! Lineup includes Chris Stapleton, Zach Bryan, Cody Johnson, Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman, Travis Tritt, Jo Dee Messina, Chase Matthew, Drake Milligan, Mackenzie Carpenter, Madeline Edwards, J.R. Carroll, Ella Langley, Tristan Baugh and MORE!
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If you’re a newcomer to Rock the South, here’s what you need to know about this year’s music festival in Alabama. Veterans? It’s time to go over the details of the 2022 fest, to make sure your weekend goes smoothly.
THE BASICSWhen: Friday-Saturday, Aug. 5-6. (For the record, the festival’s official name is Pepsi Rock the South.)
Where: York Farms, 1872 County Road 469 in Cullman. The site is about 50 miles north of Birmingham, and a straight shot on I-65.
Parking opens: At noon, both days.
Gates open: 2 p.m., both days.
Lineup: Thirteen acts will perform on the single stage, ranging from Morgan Wallen to Anne Wilson. The lineup includes Dee Jay Silver, who’ll spin tunes between sets and get the crowd dancing with mashups.
Music schedule on Friday:
- Erica Ryleigh, 3:30 p.m.
- Pecos & the Rooftops, 4:30 p.m. (Five-man band from Texas, led by Pecos Hurley.)
- Kolby Cooper, 5:40 p.m. (Singer-songwriter from Texas, specializes in “high-energy rockers, scorching break-up anthems and reflective love songs,” according to his website.)
- Jimmie Allen, 7 p.m. (Rising country star, winner of 2021 CMA Award for New Artist of the Year, competed on “American Idol” and “Dancing with the Stars.”)
- Jamey Johnson, 8:20 p.m. (Country singer-songwriter and guitarist, Alabama native, multiple award winner, known for traditionalist stance and thoughtful lyrics.)
- Alabama, 10 p.m. (Beloved country band from Fort Payne on 50th anniversary tour, longtime hitmakers with more than 20 No. 1 singles, forged crossover success into pop music during 1980s, member of Country Music Hall of Fame and Alabama Music Hall of Fame, have a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.)
Music schedule on Saturday:
- , 3:30 p.m. (Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter from Kentucky.)
- Matt Stell, 4:30 p.m. (Country singer-songwriter, singles include “Prayed for You” and “Everywhere But On.”
- Colt Ford, 5:35 p.m. (”Talking country” artist, rapper and songwriter from Georgia, co-author of “Dirt Road Anthem” with Brantley Gilbert.”
- Koe Wetzel, 6:55 p.m. (Singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer from Texas. “Kicks out hard rock hooks with a twang,” his website says.)
- Hardy, 8:20 p.m. (Singer-songwriter from Mississippi, rising country artist, protege of Florida Georgia Line. Known for singles such as “One Beer” and “Give Heaven Some Hell.” )
- Morgan Wallen, 10 p.m. (Controversial country star with large and enthusiastic fan base, in the midst of a career revival after making a racist slur in 2021. Has spent the past year or so as a polarizing figure, prompting derision and enthusiasm. Released two No. 1 albums albums, “If I Know Me” and “Dangerous: The Double Album,” and scored with several hit singles.)
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Country star Morgan Wallen performed at Rock the South in Cullman, Alabama, in 2019. He returns as a headliner in 2022. (Courtesy of Nathan Baugh/Rock the South)(Courtesy of Nathan Baugh/Rock the South)
Tickets: General admission is $139.99, through Thursday at 10 a.m. CT. After that, GA costs $150 at the gate. VIP tickets ($299.99-$369.99) and Front Porch Seating ($699.99) are sold out. Admission is free for kids age 2 and younger.
Parking: $50 for a weekend pass.
Car camping: $200, first come, first served. Check in Thursday and leave Sunday by noon. Tent camping only, no access to electricity, includes complimentary access to showers and bathrooms. No pets allowed. Price doesn’t include festival ticket. More info here.
RV parking: $550 and $650, limited quantities at each level. Check in starts Thursday at 4 p.m., leave Sunday by noon. No pets allowed. Price doesn’t include festival ticket. More info here.
Coming and going: Wristbands are provided at the gate and must be worn on site. Once inside the park, you cannot leave and re-enter the festival that day, unless you have a camping or RV wristband.
Seating: Bring folding chairs and blankets in the GA area. “Front Porch sections provide chairs. No chairs are provided otherwise this year,” the festival website says.
Weather: “While Rock the South is rain or shine, we work with Cullman Emergency Management Agency to coordinate and implement plans for severe weather that includes lighting, hail or other severe weather elements for our attendees, volunteers, sponsors and vendors,” the festival website says. “We work closely with meteorologists and our local EMS to coordinate possible evacuations.”
Just say no: Umbrellas, tents, pets, coolers, fireworks, laser pointers, professional cameras, chains/chain wallets and weapons are not allowed. No outside food or drink is allowed. “All patrons will be subject to search through metal detectors,” the festival website says. See the FAQs here.
Fans at Rock the South in 2014 in Cullman, Alabama. (Tamika Moore/tmoore@al.com)
MORE ON ROCK THE SOUTHBackground: Rock the South started off small in 2012, with a single-day lineup at Cullman’s Heritage Park that featured Dierks Bentley, Kellie Pickler, Brent Cobb and Jon Pardi. The festival changed significantly in 2013, when the new team of organizers replaced the City of Cullman and its parks department. Sara Evans and Jay Barker were co-owners of the festival from 2013 to 2015, along with Cullman concert promoter Shane Quick. The couple made a break with the festival in 2016, but Quick continued as an owner and key organizer, teaming with Nathan Baugh of 46 Entertainment.
Rock the South moved from Heritage Park to York Farms in 2019, expanding its footprint to about 140 acres. The festival experienced some growing pains in 2019, with the advent of a new site. Moving to the acreage off Cullman County 469 caused prolonged traffic snarls, delays and frustrations for fans on roads leading into the festival. The new location was meant to accommodate the growing crowds -- more than 65,000 people were expected in 2019, organizers said -- and allow for camping, RV parking and more on-site parking. Organizers pledged to listen to complaints, improve the traffic flow and make things better for festivalgoers.
The festival was canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, but returned in 2021 for its ninth year. Rock the South will present its 10th festival in 2022.
Fans at Rock the South in 2014 in Cullman, Alabama. (Tamika Moore/tmoore@al.com)
Previous acts include: Eric Church, Kid Rock, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, Hank Williams Jr., Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Maren Morris, Alan Jackson, The Band Perry, Sara Evans, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more. Despite its name, the festival leans to bro-country and country pop, mixed with some traditional country and Southern rock.
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Giving back: Rock the South has raised more than $600,000 for area charities during its tenure, the festival website says. Beneficiaries have included Cullman City Parks and Recreation, Children’s Hospital of Alabama, The Link of Cullman County, Alabama Forever and Cullman Caring for Kids.
Online: Rock the South has a website, Facebook page, Instagram page and Twitter feed. On TikTok, it’s @rockthesouth.