Kid Rock’s Festival Loses Two More Performers: Morgan Wade and Carter Faith Withdraw
Two more performers have withdrawn from Kid Rock’s 2026 Rock the Country Festival lineup, and this time, both artists hail from the country music genre. Rolling Stone shared that Carter Faith and Morgan Wade decided to depart from the festival even though they were initially included in the list of performing artists when the event was first announced earlier in the month.
Just days after rapper Ludacris also decided to pull out of Rock the Country, Faith and Wade followed suit. Ludacris’ representation cited a mix-up as the reason for his initial inclusion in the lineup, clarifying that it was a mistake and he was never supposed to be part of it. However, Ludacris faced criticism from fans who were unhappy with his association with an event led by Kid Rock, known for being a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump. Other MAGA-affiliated artists such as Jason Aldean are also set to appear at Rock the Country.
While neither Carter Faith nor Morgan Wade provided an official statement regarding their decision to withdraw from the festival lineup, some insights were shared by TikTok user Jordy Cray. In a TikTok comments section screenshot, a disappointed fan questioned Faith’s involvement in the festival, to which Faith responded that she is no longer a part of it.
Maren Morris, a country artist who has been outspoken about her political views and has had disagreements with Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany on certain issues, also weighed in on the situation. Morris highlighted the challenges faced by emerging artists who may be booked for festivals without necessarily endorsing the political beliefs of the event’s headliners. She explained that sometimes, young artists on tour may not be fully aware of the festivals they are scheduled to play, as they are often at the mercy of the headlining artist’s itinerary.
In addition to Kid Rock, the Rock the Country Festival features a lineup of top performers including Jelly Roll, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, and Jason Aldean. The roster also includes other renowned artists such as Brooks & Dunn, Riley Green, Ella Langley, and Hank Williams Jr. Stars from different genres like Creed, Nelly, and the rock band Shinedown are also slated to perform at the festival, which will visit eight small towns across the United States for a two-day event in each location.
In conclusion, the recent news of Carter Faith and Morgan Wade dropping out of Kid Rock’s 2026 Rock the Country Festival adds to the growing list of changes in the lineup. Despite the absence of these artists, the festival promises to showcase an impressive array of talent across different music genres, offering attendees an unforgettable musical experience in various small-town settings across the country.