DLNews Entertainment: Photos courtesy of Stagecoach by Hayden Stills Photography

Three of country music's biggest stars—Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, and Morgan Wallen—headlined the sold-out weekend event, which marked the biggest country music event of the year.

Eric Church

Post Malone, Willie Nelson & Family, Nickelback, and more performed at the 2024 Stagecoach Festival, which also featured sets from Diplo, Megan Moroney, Wiz Khalifa, Leon Bridges, The Chainsmokers, the Beach Boys, Brittney Spencer, and Jelly Roll.

Leon Bridges and Tanner Adell

Reba McEntire, Lana Del Rey, T-Pain, Brad Paisley, Good Charlotte, and more surprise guests make a weekend of unforgettable country music.

Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert

The Stagecoach Festival, the largest country music event in the world, has come to an end for its 2024 edition. Organized by Goldenvoice, the festival delivered an unforgettable lineup of performances for music enthusiasts who gathered in Southern California. Fans from all over the world also had the opportunity to enjoy the festival via live streaming of Amazon Music.

Caren Leon

Featuring an assorted lineup of exceptional performances, surprise appearances from other festival acts, and unexpected cameos from artists across various genres, Stagecoach Festival 2024 has redefined the standards of country music. The entire weekend was a delightful display of camaraderie among the artists, with everyone on the bill supporting each other with their unique style.

Diplo and Elle King

On Friday, the headliner, Eric Church, treated his fans to an intimate and soulful performance. Early aughts rock legends Nickelback kicked off the first of the weekend's epic Late Night at Palomino sets. The event featured guest moments with fellow Stagecoachers Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman, and HARDY. Jelly Roll himself played an incredible set on the T-Mobile Mane Stage, bringing out special guest T-Pain and asking the entire festival to sing "Happy Birthday" to his daughter. Meanwhile, rock 'n' roll crooner Paul Cauthen brought out his friend and Coachella headliner Lana Del Rey to end his set. Elle King, Hailey Whitters, and Zach Top kept audiences singing along to every word while Carin León packed the Palomino tent with his Tejano-inspired country music. The night also saw a fantastic set by Cheat Codes at Diplo's HonkyTonk, with guest appearances by Young Gravy, Dixie D'Amelio, and Maddie & Tae.

Megan Moroney and Hardy

At the festival, Carin León performed, and Willie Nelson & Family made a memorable appearance. On Saturday night, Diplo headlined the Late Night at Palomino show and was joined on stage by special guests Elle King, HARDY, and Shaboozey. Throughout the day, fans were wowed by unforgettable performances from artists such as ERNEST, Luke Grimes, Maddie & Tae, Tanner Adell, and Kylie Morgan.

Morgan Wallen

The Stagecoach Festival was a huge success, with various artists performing to ecstatic responses from the crowd. Country singer Morgan Wallen brought out Post Malone for a live debut of their new collaboration called "I Had Some Help." Before Wallen's set, HARDY and Bailey Zimmerman each separately wowed festival-goers, with the former bringing out Renee Blair. Other noteworthy performances included Megan Moroney's Stagecoach debut and country legend Clint Black's first appearance at the festival, where he treated fans to four decades of country classics. The War & Treaty delivered two incredible sets throughout the day, and The Beach Boys surprised the audience with guest turns by John Stamos and Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath. Diplo and Marshmello did a back-to-back set, and other artists such as Brittney Spencer, Nate Smith, Willie Jones, Pam Tillis, and more played memorable sets. The night ended with Wiz Khalifa playing his first ever Late Night at Palomino set, with special guests Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte. Overall, the festival showcased the best of the best on multiple stages throughout the Empire Polo Fields.

Nickelback

Renowned celebrity chef Guy Fieri made a grand appearance at the Stagecoach festival, where he once again wowed the crowd with his famous culinary creations at the highly popular Stagecoach Smokehouse. Fans from around the country flocked to this event to taste his mouth-watering dishes. With his unique flair and creativity, Guy Fieri showcased his exceptional cooking skills, delighting the audience with the perfect blend of flavors and textures.

Paul Cauthen and Lana Del Rey

The culinary extravaganza was made even more special with the participation of several other renowned chefs and musicians who joined Guy Fieri for cooking demonstrations. The talented Jelly Roll and Paul Cauthen, country music star Clint Black, popular DJ Diplo, Rashad Jones and Chris Conger, and HARDY and Bailey Zimmerman showcased their culinary skills, sharing some of their favorite recipes with the eager audience.

Post Melone and Brad Paisley

Overall, the festival was a grand success, and Guy Fieri's Stagecoach Smokehouse was one of the event's highlights. From sweet to savory, spicy to tangy, the chefs presented diverse dishes that delighted attendees' taste buds.

The Chainsmoker and Shaboozey

The War Treaty

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