With her guitar on her back, k.d. lang performs on the Palomino Stage at the Stagecoach Festival.

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The crowd soaks up Rascall Flatts, the last performance on the Mane Stage.

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Rascall Flatts performs on the Mane Stage.

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A water vendor waits for customers near the Great Wheel as night falls.

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As the sun begins to set, country fans enjoy the music of Josh Turner near the Mane Stage.

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Josh Turner kicks it up on the Mane Stage.

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Carrie Underwood sings on the Mane Stage.

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Leon Russell performs on the Palomino Stage.

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A sunburned cowboy dances with his girl as Josh Turner plays on the Mane Stage.

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Ricky Skaggs performs on the mandolin on the Mustang Stage.

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Easton Corbin performs on the Mane Stage.

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Wanda Jackson performs on the Palomino Stage.

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The crowd cheers as Wanda Jackson sings one of her oldies.

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Rodney Crowell performs on the Palomino Stage at the Stagecoach Festival.

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Kris Kristofferson performs on the Palomino Stage.

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Mel Tillis, left, hugs Kristofferson after introducing him.

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Couples dance on the grass near the Mane Stage.

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A young fan whips her cowboy hat as headliner Kenny Chesney performs on the Mane Stage.

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Kenny Chesney hits a high note.

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Country fans enjoy the music at the Palomino Stage.

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Tayla Lynn, left, and Jennifer Wayne of Stealing Angels perform. Lynn is the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, and Wayne is the granddaughter of John Wayne.

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Chris Young performs on the Mane Stage for the first time.

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Meghan Linsey and Joshua Scott Jones of Steel Magnolia perform.

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Barefoot and wearing board shorts, Lukas Nelson performs on the Palomino Stage.

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A couple hug without losing their hats during Lukas Nelson's set at the Palomino Stage.

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Lukas Nelson performs with a flourish.

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Stagecoach can be a prime place for people-watching, as well as reclining.

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At the Half-Pint Hootenanny Stage, youngsters enjoy the music and dance.

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Bluegrass artist Rhonda Vincent, on mandolin, performs with her band, the Rage.

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The Cleverlys perform on the Mustang Stage.

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Chris Young on the Mane Stage.

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A festival-goer has some down time while waiting for the music to begin at the Mustang Stage.

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The crowd takes in the music of Kris Kristofferson at the Palomino Stage.

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The Cole Porters perform on the Mustang Stage.

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Rosie Flores gets the crowd dancing with her rock-a-billy music on the Palomino Stage.

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The Cole Porters perform on the Mustang Stage.

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A fan gets a snapshot of the Cole Porters performing on the Mustang Stage.

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Rosie Flores performs on the Palomino Stage.

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