Ridin' Hearts Festival's country music takeover of Australian cities

The team from CMC Rocks QLD is bringing some country charm to Australia's biggest cities with the inaugural Ridin' Hearts Festival in November 2023.

Pitched for loyalists and the "country curious" the one-day events in Sydney and Melbourne will be headlined by US country music star Bailey Zimmerman.

The singer-songwriter recently supported Morgan Wallen in sold-out shows in Melbourne and Sydney and made his CMC Rocks QLD debut in March.

"The popularity of country music is no longer a secret; the audience is growing and is more far reaching than ever, so it's time for something for the fans in the city," Frontier Touring chief operating officer Susan Heymann said.

"Alongside CMC Rocks, Ridin' Hearts is set to become another unmissable event for Australian country music fans and the perfect stage for international artists to play in front of Australia's most passionate music fans."

The festival will be at Sydney Showground on November 4 and Melbourne Showgrounds on November 5.

The Ridin' Hearts Festival line-up is a mix of international and local acts, both established and emerging.

Joining Bailey Zimmerman are fellow Americans Danielle Bradbery, Sam Barber, Alana Springsteen, Matt Schuster and VAVO.

Showcasing Australia's homegrown talent are country-pop duo Seaforth from Sydney's northern beaches, Southern Highlands songstress Sara Berki and NSW exports Zac & George.

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Tickets go on sale at 10am AEST on August 2 with general admission tickets $179 each.

A Jolene's Diamond Ticket is $379 and includes perks such as access to an exclusive bar and seating, complimentary welcome cocktail and premium toilets and powder stations.

A pre-sale opens at 10am AEST on July 31 for Frontier members and 'Heartbreakers' who sign up at ridinhearts.com

The festival is for 18+ audiences.