THE NAME HAS CHANGED, BUT THE BEAT WILL GO ON. Hoofbeat is the new name of the country music festival previously known as Country Fest. The name and logo have changed, but we bet you'll still see a lot of hats like this next summer. (Submitted photo)

The long-running music festival hosted in a rural Cadott hayfield caused a stir when it changed its name to Hoofbeat from Country Fest over the summer.

Now, the festival has unveiled its full lineup for summer 2025, so the sound you hear may just be the stampede of country music fans ordering tickets.

Previously announced headliners Lainey Wilson, Brooks & Dunn, and Riley Green will be joined by Chris Young, Tyler Hubbard, and Gretchen Wilson, and dozens of other artists – including 16 national acts making their Hoofbeat debut – at the Chippewa Valley Music Festival grounds June 26-28, 2024.

“The introduction of Hoofbeat’s new name, coupled with early headliner reveals, has already generated significant buzz,” festival promoter Wade Asher said in a media release. “We're grateful for the overwhelming enthusiasm and can't wait to bring our fans back for a festival experience that perfectly blends tradition with fresh, engaging activities that define the heart of Hoofbeat.”

As unveiled Oct. 3, the lineup is as follows:

Thursday, June 26

Riley Green, Gretchen Wilson, Chase Matthew, Michael Ray, Matt Stell, John Morgan, Graham Barham, Just Jayne, and more.

Friday, June 27

Lainey Wilson, Tyler Hubbard, Niko Moon, Gavin Adcock, Darryl Worley, Drew Baldridge, Elvie Shane, Ian Harrison, and more.

Saturday, June 28:

Brooks & Dunn, Chris Young, Corey Kent, Chris Lane, Tyler Braden, George Birge, Kelsey Hart, Harper Grace, and more.

Wednesday, June 25 (Tailgate Party exclusive to 3-day ticket holders)

Lonestar, Slamabama, Derek Jones & The 50 South, and more.

Organizers also announced that a separate ticketed experience, the Xtreme Bulls Riding Event, will be featured at the Back Forty campground in 2025.

Learn all about the festival, including ticketing and camping information, at HoofbeatFestival.com.