Yeehaw! Stagecoach is an annual country music festival. Stagecoach 2025 spanned from Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27, and featured a variety of popular artists. Fans from all over the country show up to see their favorite country stars. Stagecoach is related to the famous Coachella festival and both take place in the Coachella Valley in California. Who was the best performer there?
Zach Bryan (9/10)
Zach Bryan headlined the Stagecoach festival. He began his set with the iconic guitar riff of the National Anthem, part of his song “Overtime.” He maintained the high energy throughout his 2-hour performance, as did the fans. Bryan brought out country artist Willow Avalon to sing his most listened to song on Spotify, “I Remember Everything.” He had a lively band, featuring backup vocals, guitar, violin, drums, trumpets, saxophone and the cello. The patriotic, country feel of his performance fit perfectly with Stagecoach, earning him a 9/10 overall.
Dasha (5/10)
Dasha is relatively new to the music industry, with her most popular song being “Austin.” “Austin” went viral on TikTok for the famous lyrics, “Did your boots stop working? Did your truck break down?” The overplayed song appeared once again in her Stagecoach set. The energy from the crowd was lacking, and so was Dashas’s.
Shaboozey (6/10)
Shaboozey stepped out in a swaggy denim outfit at Stagecoach. He played his viral song “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which brought out excitement from the fans and made the energy palpable. He debuted new music, brought positive vibes, sounded consistently good, yet lacked the star quality to send it over the top. All together, it was nothing special.
Jelly Roll (9/10)
In front of a crowd of 100,000 people, Jelly Roll made an impact at Stagecoach. He played Christian songs that fostered a personal feeling by him, connecting him closer with fans. For those who do not find that interesting, he had a surplus of songs that fans could enjoy. He sang with other artists as well, including Machine Gun Kelly, Shaboozey, Bigxthaplug, Jessi Murph, Alex Warren, Wiz Khalifa, Brandon Lake and Lana Del Rey.
The Goo Goo Dolls (7/10)
From the strumming of the guitar to the passion in the lyrics, the Goo Goo Dolls delivered an entertaining performance. They played their most popular song, “Iris,” which sounded just as good, if not better than their studio-recorded version. After 40 years of the band’s existence, they still sound just as good as when they started.
T-Pain (8/10)
T-Pain may not be a country singer, but he still entertained the country fans at Stagecoach. In his bedazzled cowboy hat and Canadian tuxedo, he was enthusiastic and lively. His set was one of the most buzzed-about at the festival. He blended his classic hip-hop with some surprising country elements. His setlist was packed with fan favorites like “Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin’),” “Bartender,” and a cover of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’.”
Brothers Osborne (9/10)
Brothers Osborne delivered a strong and crowd-pleasing performance at Stagecoach. The brothers showed off their blend of tight harmonies and gritty guitar work. Their chemistry and energy were certainly a highlight. Brothers Osborne seemed genuinely happy to be playing for such a massive audience.
Carly Pearce (8/10)
Pearce had a really heartfelt and polished performance. She focused on songs from her album entitled “Hummingbird.” She also treated the audience to a cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” which felt like a nod to her country roots. Her vocals were strong and her setlist was well-paced.
Lana Del Rey (10/10)
Lana Del Rey’s performance marked a major shift toward a more country sound. She performed her classic hits like “Summertime Sadness” and “Video Games” alongside new material like “Bluebird.” She stayed true to her emotional, lyrical style, with an added rustic twist. She stirred a bit of controversy when she referenced a past connection to popular singer Morgan Wallen in a lyric of her new song “57.5”: “If you want my secret to success, I suggest don’t go ATVing with [Morgan Wallen] when you’re out west.” She showed up as an artist, not just a performer and proved she could command the stage.
