Morgan Wallen presents a new three-day music festival in Gulf Shores in May 2025

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WPMI) —

Morgan Wallen, AEG Presents (producers of Stagecoach, California's Country Music Festival and Hangout Music Festival) and Hangout Festival are proud to announce the debut of Sand In My Boots. The new three-day music festival and beach retreat is scheduled to take place May 16-18, 2025 at the Hangout Festival grounds on the idyllic shores of Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Wallen is excited about the opportunity to connect with his fans in a new way with Sand In My Boots. This unique festival features a highly curated multi-genre line-up featuring some of Wallen's closest friends, favorite artists and those who have inspired him and with whom he has always wanted to perform. Every artist, activity and experience is handpicked by Wallen, driven by his passion for sharing great music and creating memories with fans, friends, family and like-minded people.

Wallen shared the news with the world in a video message today, stating: “Morgan Wallen is here to share with you some exciting news that myself and my team have been working on for some time. We're heading south to the beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama, and I'm bringing a few good friends with me. Mark your calendar for May 16-18, 2025 for the Sand In My Boots Fest. Stay tuned and we will provide you with more information soon!”

Stacy Vee, EVP of Goldenvoice and Producer of Stagecoach, says: “Hosting a festival with Morgan was a dream come true and one of the most fun I've ever had booking a show!” I can't wait for that Fans will experience one of the most diverse and electrifying line-ups and on-site experiences the world has ever seen.”

Reeves Price, producer of AEG Presents and Hangout Festival, added: “The opportunity to bring Morgan’s world to life on the beach in Gulf Shores is very special. The fact that it coincides with the 15th anniversary of Hangout Festival only makes it even more special. We can’t wait to see everyone back on the beach in May.”

The full Sand In My Boots line-up and ticketing details will be announced shortly. Gulf Shores, AL's central location – just an hour's drive from Pensacola, three hours from New Orleans, six hours from Atlanta, and eight hours from Nashville – makes it an ideal destination for travelers and offers various lodging options for those coming from nearby or travel far away. To sign up to be the first to receive new information, visit the official website here.

About sand in my boots

Sand In My Boots takes place on the beautiful white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama, just a short drive from the Pensacola, FL and Mobile, AL airports. Produced by the teams behind Stagecoach and Hangout Music Festival, this three-day event is equal parts vacation and deep dive into Morgan Wallen's inner world and inspirations. This unique concept has always been a dream of Wallen's and he is excited to bring his fans this exclusive experience that brings together artists who have always wanted to perform together but never had the opportunity – until now.

About Morgan Wallen

When 15-time Billboard Music Awards winner and current CMA Awards Entertainer of the Year nominee Morgan Wallen released his third studio album One Thing At A Time in 2023, the instant success was such that the New York Times called Wallen “a “One Thing At A Time” remained at the top of the Billboard 200 charts across all genres for 19 consecutive weeks and was the most streamed album of the year on Spotify. The album's 6x platinum single “Last Night” garnered over 2.2 billion streams worldwide and became the most streamed song of any genre in the U.S. on Apple Music and Spotify, as well as the longest-running No. 1 solo song in Hot history 100 (16 weeks total). The most recent collaboration with Post Malone, “I Had Some Help,” debuted at country radio with 167 new additions in its first week, becoming only the second single in chart history to debut with support from all reporting stations. Since its release, “I Had Some Help” remained No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 all-genre chart for six weeks and received four nominations at the upcoming CMA Awards.

With 15 chart-toppers on country radio, Wallen played 10 countries/4 continents on his stadium One Night At A Time World Tour. In front of over 2.4 million fans, One Night At A Time was named the Billboard and Pollstar Country Tour of the Year and the 2024 People's Choice Country Concert Tour, breaking attendance records at numerous stops; including Neyland Stadium and Ohio Stadium, where Wallen was the biggest weekend ever for both venues. One Night At A Time's 38-show expansion in 2024 has taken Wallen to over 50 stadium performances and included his first European appearance with seven shows in five countries. Wallen donates a portion of every ticket sold to his Morgan Wallen Foundation.