Bristol’s edition of Country Thunder 2022 named ACM’s Best Festival

The Academy of Country Music named the 2022 edition of the Country Thunder music fest at Bristol Motor Speedway as their Festival of the Year during their 58th Annual Industry Awards held in Nashville this week.

BMS General Manager Jerry Caldwell said the recognition helps build the legend of Bristol being the Birthplace of Country Music and were thrilled to share the award with their promotional partners.

Eric Church, Brooks and Dunn, and Jelly Roll are the headliners for Country Thunder 2023 at Bristol scheduled for Oct. 6 and 7.

(IMAGE: N. Thomas, Bristol Broadcasting Co.)