The hottest new acts, your all-time favorites and up-and-comers in country and rock!
Our 2023 headliners included: Dustin Lynch (featured at Country Fest 2021 and We Fest Minnesota in 2013), HARDY (Featured at We Fest Minnesota 2023), and Skillet (the only group that has returned to Lakes Jam by popular demand).
Lineup is subject to change without notice.
artists SCHEDULED TO PERFORM AT LAKES JAM IN 2024
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+LIVE+ have sold over 22 million albums worldwide and earned two number one albums: Throwing Copper and Secret Samadhi. Their catalog is filled with such gems as “Lightning Crashes,” “I Alone,” “All Over You” and “Lakini’s Juice,” which live on today as classics on rock radio. Throwing Copper—which the band celebrated in 2019 with a new deluxe 25th anniversary edition via Radioactive/Geffen/Ume along with a global tour across major festivals, amphitheaters and arenas--produced the band’s biggest single, “Lightning Crashes,” which was #1 at Modern Rock radio for ten consecutive weeks. Throwing Copper reached #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and eventually surpassed sales of 10 million albums sold, with Rolling Stone honoring the album with placement on their list, “1994: The 40 Best Records From Mainstream Alternative's Greatest Year.” Secret Samadhi (1997) immediately shot to #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and eventually went double platinum. The release of the platinum-selling The Distance to Here (1999) turned +LIVE+ into an international powerhouse and moved the band from arenas into stadiums. +LIVE+ has been and remains today a global concert juggernaut. The band released an acclaimed five-song EP in 2018, LOCAL 717, their first new music in over a decade.
With twenty-one No.1 singles on country radio, countless awards, and sold-out tours, Tyler Hubbard has already had a remarkable career as a songwriter and as one half of multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line. Hubbard has now stepped out on his own with the release of his debut solo album, Tyler Hubbard. He performed at CMA FEST, Country Fest and Coastal Country Jam in 2023. In addition to Lakes Jam, Tyler will be performing in several other country music festivals in 2024
Tyler Hubbard’s performance at Lakes Jam 2024 will feature songs from the album including platinum hit “5 Foot 9,” and his recent single, “Dancin’ In The Country,” which hit the top of multiple country music charts.
With a career-spanning collection of gold and platinum certifications, Jake Owen has ascended to stardom as a mainstay country staple known for his laid-back style and genre defining hits like “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” “American Country Love Song,” and “Alone with You.” This summer he released his highly anticipated 7th album, Loose Canon, a collection of summertime staple songs like “On the Boat Again,” that tip their hat to feel-good classic country sounds.
Jake has performed at Country Jam USA in 2016, We Fest country Music Festival in 2016 and Country Fest in Wisconsin in 2018 and the 2018 CMA Fest, the biggest country music festival in the world.
As one of country music’s most praised traditional country artists, Joe Nichols has been a mainstay of country music for over two decades, bridging the gap between the genre's old-school roots and contemporary era. He's a 21st century traditionalist — an artist who's both timely and timeless, racking up more than 2 Billion streams, a half- dozen No. 1 singles and ten Top 10 hits with a sound that honors his heroes.
From his first radio smash, 2002's "The Impossible," to his most recent “Good Day For Living,” his first Top 20 single in nearly a decade, Nichols has proudly done things his own way, blurring the boundaries between country music's past and present along the way.
Just 22 years old and already a seasoned veteran of Nashville’s elite songwriting community, Conner Smith has become one of country music’s most hotly-anticipated new artists. He has been making waves in the music scene with his heartfelt lyrics, infectious melodies, and authentic storytelling.
With hit songs such as "Creek Will Rise," "Take It Slow," and “I Hate Alabama,” Conner has captured the hearts of country music fans worldwide.
With the proud introduction of the hugely-talented new frontman Zach Goode, Smash Mouth is shockingly improved and utterly re-energized.
The New York City-born, Los Angeles-based Goode boasts a dazzlingly impressive, never ending list of stage credits as both actor and singer. His beautifully rough-and-tumble...yet pitch-perfect and rangy...vocal style instantly proving a perfect match for Smash Mouth’s beachy brand of high energy Alt-pop.
Anchored by her super hit ”Strawberry Wine,” Deana Carter showcased her own blend of country and retro-rock sprinkled with the folky singer/songwriter qualities that have garnered her the well-deserved respect and wild acclaim she has received. THE NASHVILLE NATIVE MADE HER MARK ON COUNTRY MUSIC WITH HER 5X PLATINUM SELLING DEBUT ALBUM, “DID I SHAVE MY LEGS FOR THIS?” MORE THAN TWO DECADES AGO.
Long-time country music star and Artist of the Year award-winner Mark Chesnutt has 14 No. 1 hits, 23 top 10 singles, four platinum albums and five gold records. As one of Billboard’s Top 10 Most Played Artists of the 90’s, fans know and love Mark Chesnutt for hits like, "Brother Jukebox," "Gonna Get A Life," and "It's A Little Too Late.” His trademarked voice has been compared to the likes of George Jones and George Strait.
After years of success as a touring country musician, Mark Chesnutt has been deemed the “hillbilly messiah” by music critic Robert K. Oermann and “one of the most reliable country artists” by CMT.com.
Chayce Beckham has been named ,”One of the most buzzed-about newcomers in country music today” by Parade and has received critical acclaim for his debut EP, Doin’ It Right, from E!News!, Billboard, People, CMT and more.
Making American Idol history, Beckham was the first contestant to ever win the competition show by performing an original song – his self-penned track “23.” The song quickly shot to the top of both the iTunes Country and All Genre charts, racking up more than 203 million on-demand streams and growing. Beckham’s latest single, “Little Less Lonely,” follows the release of his song “Till The Day I Die” that he performed on American Idol earlier this year.
Anderson Daniels is on a straight-line to creating the Midwestern sound in Country Music. Born in America’s Heartland, the 26-year-old Minnesota native takes pride in the blended sound that pulls from his roots. In 2018, Daniels released his first EP titled “Heartland” which debuted inside the top 20 on the iTunes Country Charts.
Alabama has been one of the biggest names in country music for over 50 years and with over 40 number one hit songs. Every song is a home run sing along! Songs of the South – An Alabama Tribute is an evening full of Alabama songs you know and love with a few surprises and entertaining twists in the show.
Lead by Twin Cities veteran singer/songwriter Shane Martin, along with his top-notch band of musicians: Brad Nelson on guitar, Shawn Kolles on drums, Mike May on bass and Marv Gohman on fiddle, keys and guitars. Martin and his band have shared the stage with numerous national acts and performed at some of the top country music festivals with their infectious, high energy, vocal harmony freewheeling style. The talented group covers all the signature harmonies of Alabama. If you’re an Alabama fan, you don’t want to miss this tribute!