Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church and Ashley McBryde lead the lineup for CMC Rocks QLD 2027.
The festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary next year, will run from March 19th-21st, 2027 in Willowbank, Queensland.
Leading the lineup is country legends Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church and Ashley McBryde. They are joined by the likes of Kameron Marlowe, Parker McCollum, Turnpike Troubadours, Blake Whiten, Lanie Gardner, Kaylee Bell, Lane Pittman and many more.
Brooks & Dunn, who have 20 No. 1 hits, including “Neon Moon” and “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” will make their CMC Rocks debut and first Australian appearance in almost 20 years.
Eric Church, a seven-time ACM Award winner, four-time CMA Award winner and 11-time Grammy nominee, will perform in Australia for the first time following the release of his new single “On The Road.”
Ashley McBryde returns for her third CMC Rocks appearance, following 2019 and 2023, after releasing her album, Wild. Her 2020 album Never Will earned her Country Album of the Year nominations from the ACM, CMA and Grammys in the same season.
Michael Chugg, Festival Director and Chairman of Chugg Entertainment, said: “Brooks & Dunn were one of the first US acts that our festival founder, the late Rob Potts ever toured in Australia almost twenty years ago, so it feels fitting to have them headline CMC Rocks’ 20 Year bash in 2027.
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“We have lots in store for next year, it will be a mega celebration – our biggest and most ambitious festival yet – and we can’t wait to kick it all off in March!”
Festival Director, Jeremy Dylan, added: “We knew we had to go above and beyond for the 20th Year and I think we have delivered.
“Brooks & Dunn coming to Australia kicked the door open for Nashville superstars to take our country and our fans seriously, to have them back for their CMC debut at another peak of their unparalleled career is a dream come true.
“Eric Church has been on our bucket list for almost twenty years, and we are certain the Chief will raise the proverbial roof with his legendary live show. Ashley McBryde is one of the great songwriters in modern country music, and she has never been more electrifying live.
“The rest of this lineup is packed with the headliners of tomorrow, from the other side of the world and the most exciting homegrown talent, and March cannot come fast enough.”
The festival will also include the Songwriters Show, an acoustic “in the round” session with four artists. Other festival areas include Nifty’s Sports Bar, Big Time Charlie’s, the Amazon Music After Party, Back Forty (featuring emerging artists across the Cowboy Campground and Great Northern House), and Lil’ Buckaroos at the Tailgate Stage for younger festivalgoers.
Additional attractions include Ariat and Outback Traders, Great Northern House, The Boatshed Restaurant, the Casamigos Tequila Garden, YETI Station VIP, market stalls, the CMC Music Shop and artist signings.
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the city will be ready to tip its hat to thousands of country music fans and global artists as CMC Rocks QLD returns to Willowbank next year.
“More than 25,000 people travelled to Ipswich for CMC Rocks in 2026, generating an estimated $13-$15 million for local businesses and tourism operators and putting Ipswich on the map as a premier destination for world-class entertainment.
“Ipswich has proudly been the home of CMC Rocks for a decade, and our community is ready to dust off our boots for another incredible weekend of music, entertainment and country hospitality again in 2027.”
For complete festival and ticket information, see here.
CMC Rocks QLD
Friday, March 19th – Sunday, March 21st, 2027
Willowbank, Queensland
