Cody Johnson, Bailey Zimmerman & Old Dominion Headline Country Thunder Alberta
Cody Johnson. Photo: Dale MacMillan
Country Thunder Alberta brought thousands of fans to Calgary for three days of music with Cody Johnson, Bailey Zimmerman and Old Dominion taking over the main stage.
The weekend’s standout moments included Riley Green inviting two fans on stage to join him in performing his Ella Langley collaborations, “You Look Like You Love Me” and “Don’t Mind If I Do,” and Zimmerman welcoming a fan to sing along to his chart-topping hit “Rock and A Hard Place.” Green joined Clint Black on stage to sing “Nothing’s News” while Black returned the favor and joined Green for “Hell Of A Way To Go.”
Riley Green and Clint Black. Photo: Dale MacMillin
Beyond the headliners, fans enjoyed performances from award-winning artists Jake Owen, Green and Black in addition to Canadian favorites Tim Hicks, James Barker Band, Lindsay Ell and Owen Riegling. The weekend also featured the Country 105 Stage presented by Craig Senyk Initiatives, giving fans the chance to discover rising homegrown talent. Among them was Alberta’s own Julia Vos, who made a career milestone with her first-ever Main Stage appearance on Friday, before returning Saturday for an intimate set on the Country 105 Stage.
In addition to music, the festival brought a variety of activities including a mechanical bull, corn hole with Twisted Tea and a themed photo booth. The festival raised $72,155 for The Confluence.
Country Thunder Alberta will return to Calgary from August 21-23, 2026.
