And that’s just the first night. The annual Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has just announced the lineup for their Thursday night kick off concert, and they’re getting things started right. The first night of the festival will feature Riley Green, Justin Moore, Lauren Alaina, Drake White, Heritage of America Band, and local rising star Warrick McZeke to kick off the first of four nights of incredible country music. The festival runs from Thursday, June 4 through Sunday, June 6, and this year features a powerhouse lineup of some of the biggest names in country music, including Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Tracy Lawrence, Chris Janson, Flatland Cavalry, Rodney Atkins, and many more. And of course the festival takes place in Myrtle Beach, a city that’s not only full of entertainment on the beach but also has a rich history of country music, with country music legends Alabama getting their start just steps away from the site of the festival at the famous club The Bowery. I grew up going to Myrtle Beach every year, like I’m sure many of you did, and some of my best memories are strolling the boardwalk, listening to the music from outside The Bowery before I could even get in, and hanging out at the old Myrtle Beach Pavilion – which closed way back in 2007, but whose former home now serves as the site for Carolina Country Music Fest. It’s an incredible vacation destination, and when you add in a country music festival in the heart of the city right off Ocean Boulevard, you can’t really beat it. Speaking on the lineup for the McDonald’s Thursday Night Kick-Off Concert, Southern Entertainment co-founder Bob Durkin expressed his excitement for the energy that the lineup will bring to get the weekend started: “Thursday night is all about the energy, and this lineup delivers. We’ve paired one of the hottest artists in country music with a major country hitmaker that fans have been asking us for, and the excitement is at an all-time high. We’re proud to launch what will be an unforgettable four days on the beach — the ultimate summer kickoff party.” Tickets for the festival are on sale NOW at CarolinaCountryMusicFest.com, and they’re going quick so if you’re looking for summer plans you should probably go ahead and lock in now – and if you use code WHISKEYRIFF at checkout you’ll even get 10% off. 3-day general admission tickets, which also includes admission to Thursday night’s kickoff, start at $319, with payment plans also available. But if you want the best experience, the festival offers 4-day Super VIP tickets which includes an elevated viewing platform with full bar, air-conditioned catering tent with seating, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and an evening buffet and much more. Just check out this experience: All the information you need about the festival and tickets can be found on their website HERE. So if you’re looking for summer plans in an incredible destination with four days of the best country music, look no further because Carolina Country Music Fest has you covered.The post Carolina Country Music Fest Unveils Stacked Kickoff Concert Featuring Riley Green, Justin Moore, Lauren Alaina & More first appeared on Whiskey Riff.