WILDWOOD — Barefoot Country Music Fest on Friday announced Eric Church as its second headliner for 2026, following the announcement last month of Post Malone.
The sixth annual festival is set for June 18–21, 2026, on the beach.
Church previously headlined Barefoot in 2022. His most recent album, “Evangeline vs. The Machine,” was released in May and includes his current single, “Hands of Time,” and “Darkest Hour,” for which he donated all publishing royalties to support relief and long-term recovery in his home state of North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, according to a news release.
Beyond the stage, he’s a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets NBA team, co-owner of the Field & Stream brand, the creator of Whiskey JYPSI, and the owner of Chief’s, a six-story bar and concert venue in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Post Malone will headline next year’s Barefoot Country Music Fest on the beach, organizers said Friday. The 2026 festival is scheduled for June 18-21.
“Eric Church is The Chief for a reason. He’s a standout live performer and one of the most awarded artists in country music,” said Bob Durkin of Southern Entertainment, which puts on Barefoot. “His return to BCMF is big — we’re honored to feature him in the 2026 lineup and can’t wait to see him back in Wildwood.”
Two more 2026 headliners are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
This year’s festival was headlined by Rascal Flatts, Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean and Jelly Roll, with 60 acts in total. The festival is under contract to remain in Wildwood through 2030.
Tickets for Barefoot 2026 are on sale at bcmf.com.
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