Country Thunder Music Festival debuted in 1996, hosting its first two events in Arizona and Wisconsin. Since then, the festival has expanded to include Florida, Tennessee, and Canada. The event creates country music experiences that include top-tier artists, multiple stages, and even meet and greets with the musicians. Past artists include Garth Brooks, Kenny Rogers, John Denver, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw, Clint Black, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Reba McEntire, George Strait, Taylor Swift, and Kenny Chesney.