Country Calling returns to Ocean City with Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson

Country Calling is bringing another two days of country music to Ocean City, Maryland, on October 2 and 3, with Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley, and Rascal Flatts leading a lineup of more than 25 artists.

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The festival returns to Ocean City Inlet Beach for its third year, spreading performances across three stages, including two on the beach and one along the boardwalk. The setting remains part of the appeal: festivalgoers can move between sets and the Ocean City Boardwalk, with restaurants, bars, shops and Jolly Roger at the Pier all within the festival footprint.

Stapleton, Lambert and Wilson give the festival three of the biggest names in contemporary country, while the rest of the bill stretches across generations and styles. Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson, Travis Tritt, Charley Crockett, Mitchell Tenpenny and Clay Walker are among the established acts on the lineup.

There is also a good crew of newer artists ready to get some dirt on their boots. Wyatt Flores, Carter Faith, Kaitlin Butts, Noeline Hofmann, Redferrin, Elijah Scott and Belles are among the younger names joining the bill, alongside Maryland native Jackson Dean.

For homegrown DMV fans, Brothers Osborne and Dean add a local connection to a festival otherwise built around a national country lineup. Brothers Osborne were raised in Deale, Maryland, while Dean grew up in Odenton.

Country Calling arrives just one week after Oceans Calling, which takes over the same stretch of Ocean City from September 25 through 27. The three day festival has a decidedly broader musical scope, with Dave Matthews Band, Twenty One Pilots, and Mumford & Sons headlining.

Limited tickets remain, with two day general admission currently listed from $289 and single day tickets from $179 through the festival's official ticketing page.