Country music superstar Thomas Rhett has been announced as the headline performer for the pre-race concert at the 2027 Daytona 500, NASCAR's season-opening crown jewel event.
The announcement was made on November 8, 2026, confirming that the multi-platinum recording artist will take the stage at Daytona International Speedway ahead of "The Great American Race" in February 2027.
Rhett, known for chart-topping hits such as "Die a Happy Man," "Marry Me," and "What's Your Country Song," joins a tradition of major musical acts performing at NASCAR's most prestigious event. Previous pre-race concerts have featured artists including Pitbull, Dierks Bentley, and Rascal Flatts.
The 2027 Daytona 500 will mark the 69th running of the historic race, which traditionally kicks off the NASCAR Cup Series season each February at the 2.5-mile superspeedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.
