Ludacris 'Mistakenly' Listed on 'Rock The Country' Touring Festival Lineup

Rapper Ludacris has pulled-out of the Rock The Country traveling festival tour lineup, claiming that he was mistakenly added to the bill.

A representative for Ludacris told Rolling Stone that there was a “mix-up” about the rapper’s inclusion on the lineup.

“Lines got crossed and he wasn’t supposed to be on there,” the representative said.

He has since been removed from the festival’s website.

After Rock The Country dropped its initial lineup, Ludacris received from backlash from fans over his involvement in the festival over its political focus. While the festival does not state a certain affiliation, organizers tout a “celebration of community, tradition, and the spirit that’s carried America through 250 years.”

Furthermore, Kid Rock is headlining the festival; the country-rock star has been very open about his political alignment and is a well-known supporter of President Donald Trump. He shared his own statement regarding the event, noting that “Rock The Country isn’t just a music festival; it’s a movement.”

“In 2026, as America celebrates its 250th anniversary, this is a place for hard-working, God-fearing patriots to gather as one and celebrate freedom, music, and the party of the year,” Rock said.

Other artists set to perform at the festival include country stars Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Riley Green, Jelly Roll, and Miranda Lambert, rock’s Creed, Shinedown, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, as well as rapper Nelly.

Find the revised lineup poster below: