Top 10 Biggest Country Concerts in U.S. History by Attendance

Recently, I watched "The Last Waltz," the iconic documentary about The Band’s final concert, and I was struck by the power of music to bring people together in one unforgettable moment. Though The Band wasn’t a country group, their folk-roots energy reminded me of the massive country concerts that have defined America. From rural Texas to urban New York, these performances celebrate community and passion—just like that night in San Francisco in 1976. Here are the ten biggest country concerts in the U.S. and what makes them special.

Country music has always been about more than just melody — it’s about connection, emotion, and unforgettable live moments. Here are the largest country concerts ever recorded, ranked by the number of people who attended. Some were free, others ticketed, but all of them made history.

Top 10 Biggest Country Concerts in U.S. History by Attendance

From rural Texas to urban New York, these concerts show the incredible reach of country music across America.

🎤 Top 10 Most Attended Country Music Concerts of All Time:

George Strait – "The King at Kyle Field"
📅 June 15, 2024
📍 Kyle Field, College Station, Texas
👥 110,905 attendees
🎥 Watch clip on YouTube

Garth Brooks – Free Central Park Show
📅 August 7, 1997
📍 Central Park, New York City
👥 Estimated 980,000 attendees
🎥 Watch clip on YouTube

Kenny Chesney – "Sun Goes Down Tour"
📅 April 23, 2023
📍 Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
👥 61,529 attendees
🎥 Watch clip on YouTube

Morgan Wallen – "One Night at a Time Tour"
📅 October 11, 2024
📍 Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
👥 57,653 attendees
🎥 Watch clip on YouTube

Luke Combs – "Growin' Up and Gettin' Old Tour"
📅 April 20, 2024
📍 Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas
👥 55,137 attendees
🎥 Watch clip on YouTube

Jason Aldean – "Highway Desperado Tour"
📅 July 15, 2023
📍 Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey, Pennsylvania
👥 48,972 attendees
🎥 Watch clip on YouTube

Zach Bryan – "The Quittin’ Time Tour"
📅 August 6, 2024
📍 Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
👥 47,828 attendees
🎥 Watch clip on YouTube

Chris Stapleton – "All-American Road Show"
📅 April 20, 2024
📍 Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas
👥 42,711 attendees
🎥 Watch clip on YouTube

Tim McGraw – "Standing Room Only Tour"
📅 April 10, 2024
📍 Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee
👥 38,193 attendees
🎥 Watch clip on YouTube

Shania Twain – "Come On Over Tour"
📅 July 31, 1999
📍 Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois
👥 Estimated 36,000 attendees
🎥 Watch clip on YouTube

These concerts weren’t just music events — they were cultural milestones that brought together hundreds of thousands of fans. Whether it was the timeless legend of George Strait or the stadium-packing energy of Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs, country music continues to prove its power to move massive crowds.

Have you been to any of these concerts, or do you have your own unforgettable country moment?

📌 Notes:

George Strait holds the record for the most attended concert in U.S. history — not just in country music, but overall — with his 2024 show at Kyle Field.
Garth Brooks’ concert in Central Park was free and attracted a massive crowd, though the numbers are based on estimates.
Other concerts on this list are based on single-show attendance peaks within larger tours, according to media reports or Billboard Boxscore data.
For older country concerts (especially before 2000), exact attendance figures are often unavailable, so some entries have been filled with major modern performances.

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