Fans 'disappointed' as Kane Brown takes headliner spot for Buckeye Country Superfest 2025

COLUMBUS, OHIO: The Buckeye Country Superfest in Columbus, Ohio, made waves in 2024 with one of the best festival lineups of the year, featuring Zach Bryan, Billy Strings, Turnpike Troubadours, Charles Wesley Godwin, Charley Crockett, and 49 Winchester.

The lineup was so well-received that the festival at Ohio State’s football stadium added a second night with the same acts, solidifying the event’s success.

Kane Brown and Jelly Roll to headline Buckeye Country Superfest 2025

But fans were left scratching their heads when it was announced that Kane Brown would be taking over as one of the headliners. Alongside him, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, and Treaty Oak Revival are on the bill, with lesser-known acts like viral sensation Dasha and Conner Smith rounding out the roster.

Given the festival's popularity and the fact that many tours and festivals were being canceled due to a lack of ticket sales, many expected a similar lineup for 2025.

The news didn't sit well with fans, especially those who had experienced the electric 2024 festival. While some acts like Roll and Moroney keep the lineup from being a total letdown, it's clear that expectations were high after 2024’s standout performances.

Fans slam Kane Brown’s Buckeye Country Superfest 2025 headliner announcement

The Buckeye Country Superfest 2025 lineup announcement has left fans disappointed, especially with the inclusion of Kane Brown as a headliner. Social media erupted with unhappy reactions, with many fans voicing frustration over the direction of the festival. From complaints about the shift in musical style to critiques of the lineup, the response has been overwhelmingly negative. 

"Expecting country but got R&B instead, yeah," a social media user tweeted.

"They went pop. Chasing the big money unfortunately," another user tweeted.

"He does suck," one individual wrote.

"Yeah, no thanks. Someone needs fired for this disaster of a lineup," read a tweet.

"What a disappointment after this year," penned a user on X.

"Kane Brown headlining? Yeah this is going downhill," stated one person.

"They won’t need to worry bout adding a 2nd day this year. Very sad lineup," asserted another on his social media.

"Love treaty oak, but at what cost," said a user.

"This is certainly a lineup. Wonder how this will mesh together. I like all these artists, don’t really know Dasha’s music too well, but I’m interested to see how it fits together," claimed one fan.

"Lol compare the ‘24 lineup to whatever this is. Easiest no of my life," commented another disappointed individual.

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