Overview
- Shinedown announced it will not play the traveling festival, saying it does not want to "participate in something we believe will create further division."
- Following the exit, the festival removed the July 25–26 Anderson, South Carolina stop from its website, and a county official confirmed both dates were canceled.
- The withdrawal comes after earlier departures by Ludacris, Morgan Wade and Carter Faith, marking at least four acts no longer on the 2026 bill.
- Festival webpages and posters have been updated to reflect artist and date removals, with some previously listed performers no longer appearing in promotional materials.
- Drummer Barry Kerch had recently criticized Ludacris for leaving, creating a notable contrast with Shinedown's subsequent decision; remaining tour stops and headliners, including Kid Rock and Jason Aldean, are still scheduled.