Kid Rock has unveiled details of his “Freedom 250 Tour”, a headlining trek across the nation celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The run begins May 1 in Dallas, Texas and features a 10-show schedule with additional stops in cities such as Raleigh, North Carolina, St. Louis, Missouri, and Tampa, Florida before wrapping June 20 in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. Opening performances will come from Them Dirty Roses on selected dates, with supporting acts varying by date to include Brantley Gilbert, Parker McCollum, Jon Pardi, and Big & Rich.
The tour announcement arrives alongside Rock’s involvement in the traveling festival Rock the Country, a multi-city event also tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. The festival lineup includes artists such as Jelly Roll, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and others.
The festival has sparked public debate since its launch, with several artists including Shinedown, Carter Faith, Morgan Wade, and Ludacris later withdrawing from the lineup, citing scheduling confusion or personal concerns. The withdrawal of Shinedown also led to logistical changes, including the cancellation of the originally planned Anderson, South Carolina, stop set for July 25–26, reducing the festival route to seven cities.
Rock himself has promoted the event as a patriotic gathering, saying, “Rock The Country isn’t just a music festival; it’s a movement… a place for hard-working, God-fearing patriots to gather as one.” Meanwhile, citics have described the festival as politically divisive, partly due to Rock’s public support of President Trump and similar messaging surrounding the tour.
For tickets and other information regarding the Freedom 250 Tour, head to Kid Rock’s website.
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