After bursting onto the scene in 2023 and following a huge 2024, Ridin’ Hearts is back to the city for its highly anticipated third year. From the team behind CMC Rocks, Ridin’ Hearts is a one-of-a-kind day-long celebration that brings the best of the country to the city! Catch it at Sydney Showground on Saturday 25 October and Melbourne’s Caribbean Gardens on Sunday 26 October.
Headlining is none other than the emo cowgirl herself, US country superstar Megan Moroney. 2025 is proving to be a massive year for the critically adored singer. With her smash sophomore album Am I Okay?, landing on multiple Best Country Albums of 2024 lists, Moroney has solidified her place as a major star. The album’s hit singles ‘Am I Okay?’ and ‘No Caller ID’ have racked up over 2.8 billion global streams, while her debut track ‘Tennessee Orange’ remains a 3x Platinum fan favourite. Recently gracing the cover of Rolling Stone US, as the ‘Future Of Music’, honoured as Billboard’s 2025 ‘Rule Breaker’ and crowned New Artist of the Year at both the ACM and CMA Awards, Moroney has ascended to a truly stratospheric level of stardom.
Last in Australia for the 2024 edition of CMC Rocks QLD, Megan has since embarked on a blockbuster year of touring. From sold-out headline shows to stadium runs with Kenny Chesney, as well as releasing latest single ‘You Had To Be There’ with the legend himself, Megan now makes her highly-anticipated return in 2025 as our Ridin’ Hearts headliner.
Also joining the Ridin’ Hearts 2025 lineup is country vocal powerhouse, Nate Smith. Bursting onto the scene just a few short years ago with hits including 2x platinum ‘Whiskey on You’, as well as platinum certified ‘World on Fire’ and ‘Bulletproof’, Nate has become one of country music’s most exciting talents. With billions of streams and three No.1 records under his belt, he was awarded ACM New Male Artist of the Year, Billboard’s Rookie of the Year and Amazon’s Breakthrough Country Artist in 2024. Nate completed his own headline Through The Smoke World Tour and rounded out last year, releasing his sophomore album, California Gold.
Fresh off the back of her captivating Australian debut at CMC Rocks 2025, Arizona-born songstress Avery Anna is cementing herself as the next biggest thing in country music. Named in Zane Lowe’s ‘24 for 24’, she collaborated with fellow Ridin’ Hearts alumni Sam Barber on his track ‘Indigo’ as well as recently releasing her sophomore album let go letters. Avery will now head back to Australia once more to join the Ridin’ Hearts 2025 lineup.
Waylon Wyatt also joins the Ridin’ Hearts lineup as the newcomer that needs to be on everybody’s radar. A small-town Arkansas boy with a big dream, Waylon recently performed at the world-renowned Stagecoach Festival before graduating high school just a few weeks later. Waylon has already racked up tens of millions of streams with singles ‘Arkansas Diamond’, ‘Jailbreak’ and ‘Everything Under The Sun’ and is on track to be a household name.
Our very own Lane Pittman will make his highly anticipated appearance at Ridin’ Hearts 2025. The Tamworth-raised breakout star has risen from local boy to superstar in just over a year. Playing to 400,000 people as special guest on Luke Comb’s Australian Tour earlier this year, Lane is fast becoming one of Australia’s most adored country artists. With a Golden Guitar Nomination for New Talent of the Year and brand new single ‘Amen To The Weekend’ don’t miss Lane as he returns to the stage at Ridin’ Hearts.
Alongside the show-stopping lineup, Ridin’ Hearts 2025 is back with your favourite festival treats! From market stalls to mouth-watering food and drink, to the much-loved Line Dancing making its return. 2025 will also see the return of exclusive Diamond Club where you can level up your festival experience, the Bulldust Bar serving up its signature Ride ‘Em Gambler cocktail, as well as the one-stop glitter shop, the Sparkle Station.
LINE-UP
Megan Moroney (USA)
Nate Smith (USA)
Avery Anna (USA)
Waylon Wyatt (USA)
Lane Pittman (AUS)
Blake Whiten (USA)
Sara Berki (AUS)
Karley Scott Collins (USA)
Lewis Love (AUS)
SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER
Sydney Showground | Sydney, NSW (18+)
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SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER
Caribbean Gardens | Melbourne, VIC (18+)
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