CLINTON, Iowa – Next summer’s country music fest in this community will feature some top music acts, including Whiskey Myers, Riley Green and Jason Aldean.
The music acts for the 2025 Tailgate N’ Tallboys country music fest, which will be held Thursday through Saturday, June 5-7, 2025, on the Clinton riverfront, were announced Monday, Dec. 9.
Tickets for the 2025 country music fest go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13. Go here for ticket information.
“We’re bringing an incredible lineup of country music’s biggest names and hottest rising stars to the stage,” according to information released by Tailgate N’ Tallboys on Monday.
Headlining the event will be Mr. Aldean, known for hits like “Dirt Road Anthem” and “Try That in a Small Town.” Joining him will be Mr. Green, whose songs include “I Wish Grandpas Never Died.” The southern rockers Whiskey Myers round out the headliners.
During the recent Clinton State of the City address, Mayor Scott Maddasion called the Tailgate music fest as one of the most important celebrations of the year.
This summer’s festival was a great success that attracted about 35,000 to the riverfront over the three-day celebration. Music fans attending the event came from 42 states and two foreign countries – Canada and France, the mayor said during the address.
The music festival has a $6.1 million impact each year to the local economy, according to local economic development officials.
Here are the music acts scheduled for the Tailgate N’ Tallboys country music fest in Clinton:
- Thursday, June 5: Whiskey Myers, Wyatt Flores, Bayker Blankenship and the Joe Stamm Band.
- Friday, June 6: Riley Green, Ella Langley, Ole 60 and Preston Cooper.
- Saturday, June 7: Jason Aldean, Dylan Schneider and Graham Barham.
In addition to the music acts, the Tailgate events will feature DJ Cliffy D as the festival DJ, and Raised Rowdy will be the host.
