Carrie Underwood has dropped out of a major summer country festival just days after Beyoncé was announced as a headliner. Her team cited “creative and programming differences,” but the timing has fueled speculation.
Beyoncé’s inclusion follows her chart-topping country album Cowboy Carter, signaling a shift in the genre. Underwood, known for her traditional country roots, has sparked both disappointment and praise from fans for standing by her artistic vision.
Organizers say the show will go on, promising a weekend to remember — even as the genre wrestles with its evolving identity.
