Get ready for good times and tan lines.
Zach Top has been announced as the third headliner for the 2027 edition of Carolina Country Music Fest, bringing one of country music’s hottest new superstars to the four-day festival in beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
The “I Never Lie” singer joins Cody Johnson and newly-reunited Florida Georgia Line as three of the four announced headliners so far, and Southern Entertainment co-founder Bob Durkin says he’s a name that fans have been begging for the festival to bring to Myrtle Beach:
“Zach is at the top of his game right now, and his traditional ’90s country sound, reminiscent of some of the legends of country music, resonates with fans of all generations. We know he’s going to be a big hit at CCMF, and we’re excited to bring him to Myrtle Beach for the first time. He’s someone our fans have been asking for, and we’re glad we could deliver.”
Zach is leading the way for the neo-traditional revival in country music right now, winning a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Country Album earlier this year while also being nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year at the upcoming CMA Awards.
Honestly, I can’t think of anybody better to headline a beach festival than Zach, because there’s really nothing better than listening to country music on the beach with a cold beer in your hand.
The four-day festival runs June 10-13, 2027 and takes place just steps from the sand in beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Last year was my first time at Carolina Country Music Fest, and I’m not sure that you could ask for a better festival experience (and this is coming from somebody who’s too old for festivals these days).
In addition to the main stage, the festival also features multiple other stages full of non-stop country music, along with everything from a wellness spa to get your IVs if you need them to a honky tonk and a cornhole tournament. There’s plenty to do throughout the day, and some of the best country music you could hope for, all in one spot.
And the location, right on Ocean Boulevard in downtown Myrtle Beach, is not only just steps away from the beach but also steps away from tons of restaurants and attractions, everything from the Myrtle Beach Skywheel to Ripley’s Believe It or Not and of course the iconic Bowery, the legendary music venue where Alabama got their start.
The 2026 festival featured over 40 artists, including headliners like Post Malone, Riley Green, Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan, along with an all-star lineup of artists like Tracy Lawrence, Justin Moore, Chris Janson, Lauren Alaina, Flatland Cavalry, and many, many more.
While we wait on the final headliner to be announced, tickets for the festival are already on sale at CarolinaCountryMusicFest.com, with 4-day general admission tickets starting at just $320 after taxes and fees, and payment plans are available to get it paid off in plenty of time to plan your trip to the beach. When you look at the price of concert tickets these days, for the price of one stadium show you can get into the festival for four days of non-stop country music. Doesn’t get much better than that.
And of course there are plenty of VIP packages available to elevate your experience, from Main Stage VIP with its own dedicated entrance and private restrooms to Super VIP with an elevated viewing platform, complimentary premium bar and dining and an air-conditioned tent to relax and cool down between shows.
It’s already shaping up to be one hell of a festival, so start planning your beach trip now and we’ll see you next summer.
