2023 Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam in the (Record) Books
The 2023 Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam wrapped up under a stunning full moon in beautiful Panama City Beach Sunday night. A record-setting sellout of 30,000 country music fans were rocked by superstars Kenny Chesney, who stepped up to headline after vocal cord injury forced Morgan Wallen to cancel, Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown, HARDY, and over 20 other artists. “Everything came together for record attendance, four absolutely wonderful days of music,” said Executive Producer Rendy Lovelady. “Our Jammers came from all 50 states and 14 foreign countries, and I hope had as much fun as we did presenting this amazing experience.” Rain early Thursday cooled things down before the music heated up on opening night at Frank Brown Park. HARDY literally rocked the house after Breland, Dylan Marlowe, Them Dirty Roses and Jonboy Storey performed. Lauren Alaina joined HARDY on stage for a rousing rendition of “One Beer.” Festival Executive Producer Rendy Lovelady and COO Mark Sheldon took the stage that evening to announce Morgan Wallen as the headliner for the 2024 festival. Miranda Lambert took time from her Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency to delight adoring fans with 90 minutes of hits Friday evening. Before Justin Moore and Warren Zeiders performed, audio of Chris Stapleton’s “Star Spangled Banner” was played and a team of fighter jets from nearby Eglin Air Force Base flew over the appreciative crowd. Shane Profitt, DOZZI, and the first of the top three winners of Wednesday’s Jim Beam Sessions competition rounded out the...
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