Throwback Thursday: ND Country Fest Performer Revealed

The headliners for North Dakota Country Fest 2026 have been revealed.

If you attended ND Country Fest this past July, you were privy to the big announcements during North Dakota's largest country music festival.

We know that Darrius Rucker was the first of four headliners announced for ND Country Fest next year.

After the announcement of the guy who has had 10 number one hits throughout his career (Darius Rucker), the beans were spilled on the remaining 3 artists who will headline ND Country Fest 2026.

I'm very excited for country hitmaker Billy Currington in 2026!

Billy Currington has scored 11 number-one singles throughout his career, and now he's bringing them to New Salem, North Dakota.

Next was the lady who dominated the country music charts in the 90s...Terri Clark will also be coming to ND Country Fest 2026!

Terri Clark has had 13 top 10 singles, and two of those songs went to number one.

And finally, all he does is put out #1 songs. One of country music's biggest rising stars, Nate Smith, is coming to ND Country Fest 2026.

Nate Smith has already had two number-one hits in his young career and just scored his third with his current single "Fix What You Didn't Break".

ALSO announced for ND Country Fest 2026: LOCASH & Braxton Keith!

ND Country Fest's 2026 lineup also includes the legendary Bellamy Brothers!

The brother duo has charted 20 number-one singles.

Also, just added to the 2026 ND Country Fest lineup: Parmalee!

Parmalee has had #5 number one hits on the country music airplay charts and has released 11 singles. Their number one hits include "Carolina", "Gonna Love You", "Take My Name", "Girl in Mine", and "Just The Way".

Up-and-coming Josh Ross has been added to the 2026 ND Country Fest lineup: 

Josh Ross is the first Canadian male artist to top the U.S. Country charts in nearly 30 years with his big song from this past summer, "Single Again". Welcome to ND Country Fest, Josh!

David Nail will be performing at ND Country Fest 2026!

David Nail was a fixture on the radio in the 2000s and had two number-one hits, including "Let It Rain" back in 2011 and "Whatever She's Got" in 2013.

BREAKING: Just added to ND Country Fest. A North Dakota favorite, BlackHawk!

BlackHawk is a North Dakota favorite, and they have had 24 singles over the course of their career. Another fine addition to this already stellar lineup.

Keep listening for future artist announcements for ND Country Fest right here. We are your ND Country Fest station.