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Stagecoach Music Festival Through The Years
In 2007, The Stagecoach Music Festival kicked off at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California and to this day thousands of concert-goers strap on their finest cowboy boots and head to the desert to jam out with Country music's hottest stars.
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2007 - Jason Aldean
Just two years after releasing his 2005 self-titled debut album, "Jason Aldean", a 30-year-old Jason was a notable act in 2007 -- the birth year of Stagecoach. Aldean went on to headline in 2012, 2014 and 2019.
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2008 - Carrie Underwood
Three years after winning "American Idol", Carrie Underwood was a household name and performed her hit songs like "Before He Cheats" at Stagecoach 2008. Underwood headlined the music festival in 2016 and 2022.
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2009 - Miranda Lambert and Kid Rock
Kid Rock -- who's rocked Cowboy fashion well before Stagecoach's inception -- was a popular performance in 2009 and kept the party going, bringing Miranda Lambert on stage ... The duo sang Kid Rock's song "Picture" and the crowd went nuts for this collaboration!
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2010 - Keith Urban
Keith Urban made his 2010 Stagecoach debut as a headliner alongside Toby Keith. Urban's live performances included "Kiss A Girl" and his Grammy winning song, "Stupid Boy." He also headlined the festival in 2018.
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2011 - Kenny Chesney
As a 2007 OG headliner, Kenny has frequented Stagecoach not once, not twice but three times: 2009, 2011 and 2017. This shot from his 2011 show depicts his devotion to not only his music but also his die hard fans as he wrangles in the crowd.
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2012 - Luke Bryan
No one shakes it like country star Luke Bryan ... Making a return from his previous Stagecoach performance in 2008, The "Shake It For Me" singer performed for the festival's first ever sold-out crowd in 2012, totaling 55,000 attendees. Mr. Bryan was clearly feelin' the desert heat!
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2013 - Zac Brown
A known crowd pleaser, Zac Brown of Zac Brown Band was brought on stage in 2009, but his popularity landed him as a headliner in 2013. He may have performed during the desert night, but his spotlight was shining bright!
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2014 - Don McLean
Yes, Stagecoach showcases up-and-coming and admired artists of the time, but more seasoned icons like Don McLean are also featured acts. Of course Don sang his 1971 classic "American Pie" in 2014.
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2015 - Miranda Lambert
Another 2007 OG Stagecoach performer, Miranda Lambert is photgraphed here in 2015 taking a moment to rock out with her fans. Miranda performed in 2009 and headlined in 2012, 2015 and is set to headline in 2024.
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2016 - Snoop Dogg
The festival isn't only for country artists ... Musicians of all genres are welcomed ... In 2016, Sam Hunt brought out Snoop Dogg, and leave it to Snoop to light up the crowd with his hit songs "Drop It Like It's Hot" and "Snoop D.O. Double G."
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2017 - Shania Twain
Shania Twain ain't no rookie when it comes to large crowds, however 2017 marked her first Stagecoach performance, but if you're gonna do Shania Twain, you better go BIG, and that's exactly why she was a headliner this year ... "Let's Go Girls!"
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2018 - Kelsea Ballerini
Tennessee native Kelsea Ballerini has been "Unapologetically" herself since busting into the music scene in 2014, but she graced Indio, California in 2018 and was a contributing factor in setting a new attendance record of 75,000 Stage Coach attendees.
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2019 - Diplo, Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus
DJ Diplo is always down for some honky tonk, but he really amped up his performance in 2019 when he brought out Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus, seen here taking a snap after performing "Old Town Road."
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2022 - Maren Morris
After a two year Covid hiatus, Stagecoach resumed with Maren Morris hittin' the desert hard in 2022 and bringing her personal country fashion-flare. Morris also rocked it out back in 2017.
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Nelly - 2023
Another legendary rapper to grab the mic at Stagecoach ... Nelly, who closed out Stagecoach in 2023 with a 40-minute set. "Ride Wit Me", "Over and Over" and of course "Hot in Herre" were just a few hits he delivered to the crowd.
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