Three-Time Grammy Award Winner and Country Music Icon to Make BCMF Debut on Wildwood Beach
WILDWOOD, N.J. (October 16, 2026) – Barefoot Country Music Fest (BCMF) has announced three-time Grammy Award winner Tim McGraw as its fourth headliner for 2027, marking the country music icon’s first appearance at the event.
McGraw joins previously announced headliners Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line and Riley Green, completing the headlining lineup for BCMF’s seventh year, June 17-20, 2027. With more than 106 million records sold worldwide, 49 No. 1 singles and 19 No. 1 albums, McGraw brings more than three decades of chart-topping hits and high-energy performances to Wildwood Beach.
“Tim McGraw is country music royalty, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to Barefoot for the first time,” said Bob Durkin, co-founder of Southern Entertainment. “For more than three decades, his music has connected with generations of fans, and bringing an artist of his caliber to Wildwood Beach is something we’re really excited about.”
Since his breakthrough in the early 1990s, McGraw has become one of country music’s most successful recording and touring artists. His catalog includes hits such as “Live Like You Were Dying,” “Humble and Kind,” “Don’t Take the Girl,” “I Like It, I Love It” and “Something Like That.” He has earned three Grammy Awards, 19 ACM Awards and 14 CMA Awards and is recognized as the most-played country artists on the radio since his debut in 1992.
McGraw’s BCMF debut will also mark his first Wildwood performance since 2016, when he headlined a Fourth of July concert on Wildwood Beach that drew approximately 30,000 fans despite rainy conditions.
McGraw continued his success in 2026 with new music and his Pawn Shop Guitar Tour, which included performances at major venues and stadiums across the country. Beyond music, he has established himself as an accomplished actor, with credits including Friday Night Lights, The Blind Side and the Emmy-nominated Yellowstone prequel 1883, in which he starred alongside Faith Hill and Sam Elliott.
BCMF 2027 TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Barefoot Country Music Fest returns to Wildwood Beach June 17-20, 2027, bringing more than 40 artists across multiple stages for four days of country music to the South Jersey Shore.
The award-winning fest has recorded multiple sellouts, drawing tens of thousands of fans to Wildwood each summer. BCMF has been recognized among the Jersey Shore’s top festivals and named one of New Jersey’s must-attend summer events.
BCMF 2027 tickets are on sale now, with payment plans available. Fans are encouraged to purchase early to secure the best available price as ticket inventory moves. Additional artists will be announced.
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About Tim McGraw: is a GRAMMY® Award-winning entertainer, author, and actor who has sold more than 104 million records worldwide and dominated the charts with 49 number one singles. He is the most played country artist since his debut in 1992, has four New York Times bestselling books to his credit and has acted in such movies as Friday Night Lights and The Blind Side.
McGraw recently starred beside Sam Elliott and his wife Faith Hill in the Yellowstone prequel and three-time Emmy nominated 1883. McGraw is considered one of the most successful touring acts in the history of country music.
About BCMF: Barefoot Country Music Fest™ (BCMF), the Northeast’s largest outdoor country music fest, is located in Wildwood, NJ, between the famous Morey’s Piers on the beach. BCMF is host to the industry’s biggest stars, with 40+ artists slated for June 17-20, 2027, bringing a unique blend of today’s country headliners, regional stars, up-and-comers, and local favorites. With the combination of country music and the scenic Wildwood backdrop, this family-friendly,
four-day fest is a summer vacation destination.
About Southern Entertainment: Southern Entertainment is a full-service event and production company. Our unwavering commitment to excellence has led us to produce over 500 events across the United States. We specialize in planning, marketing, and executing a wide range of concerts, festivals, and other live music events with some of the music industry’s biggest stars.
