Kid Rock’s ‘Rock the Country’ music festival has canceled its July tour stop in Anderson County, South Carolina, following the departure of several high-profile performers from the lineup. Musician Kid Rock’s ‘Rock the Country’ music festival has been held in Anderson for the past two years. (Getty Images via AFP) Earlier this week, ticketholders reported on social media that they received emails notifying them of the cancellation. Anderson County officials confirmed the decision Friday afternoon “We are disappointed that Rock the Country will not return to Anderson this year,” Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns said in a statement to Fox8. The two-day festival had been scheduled for July 25–26, 2026, at the Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center. Also Read: TPUSA halftime show: Lineup for ‘All American Halftime’ revealed – When and how to watch Artist dropouts The cancellation comes amid a wave of artist withdrawals from the Anderson lineup. Rock band Shinedown publicly announced their exit on February 6, saying they did not want to participate in an event they believed could be divisive. “Shinedown …