Photos from day 1 at the Country Music Festival – Press Enterprise

Sierra Ferrell performs during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Lucie Johnston shows off her Stagecoach outfit during the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Fans enjoy Friday night headliner Zach Bryan during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Alexis Willis and Kiersten Lambert attend the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Country music artist Carly Pearce performs on the Mane Stage on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Ryan Kaher, from Bermuda Dunes, tosses his son Christopher, 4, into the air as they listen to Mumford & Sons at the Palomino on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Fans enjoy the surprise performance by the Mumford and Sons during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Fans dance during a surprise performance by the Mumford and Sons at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Carly Pearce performs during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

The Golden Hour speakeasy draws a crowd on the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

TJ Osborne and the Brothers Osborne perform during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Sierra Ferrell performs during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Fans dance during a surprise performance by the Mumford And Sons at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Festivalgoers pose for a photo during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

A country music fan watches Lane Del Rey perform on the big screen outside of the Palomino on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Country music fans find a place to rest before leaving the venue for the night on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Country music fans make their way across the Empire Polo Club grounds on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Whiskey Myers lead vocalist and guitarist Cody Cannon performs in the Palomino on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

TJ Osborne and the Brothers Osborne perform during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Whiskey Myers lead vocalist and guitarist Cody Cannon performs in the Palomino on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Country music fans react as Whiskey Myers performs in the Palomino on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Boots of all types were on display during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Whiskey Myers guitarist Cody Tate performs in the Palomino on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

A country music fan dances as Whiskey Myers performs in the Palomino on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Country music fans react as Whiskey Myers performs in the Palomino on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Carly Pearce performs during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Whiskey Myersl performs during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Sierra Ferrell performs during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

A country music fan poses for a picture after arriving on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

A couple share a moment after arriving on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Sierra Ferrell performs during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Jaslyn Mota and Nylene Mather enjoy a drink during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Country music fans line dance in Monster Energy tent on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Free disposable film carmeras are available at the Facebook Canteen on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. The canteen also gives out free water bottles and a free printed picture of visitors. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Country music fans pose for a picture, which they can get a print of, at the Facebook Canteen on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. The canteen also gives out free disposable cameras and a free water bottles to visitors. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Country music fans arrive on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Country music fans line dance in Monster Energy tent on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

A pair of fringe covered cowboy boots on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

An American flag hangs off a pair of cowboys boots on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

A pair of cowboy boots on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Country music fans greet each other after arriving on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Courtney Wright and Krystal Pierce, both from New York City, dance across the field as they arrive on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Nikki Lane performs during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Country artist Bryan Martin performs on the Mane Stage on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Country music fan sisters Nicole and Kelly Leonard, who traveled all the way from Auckland, New Zealand, dance as Bryan Martin performs on the Mane Stage on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

A country music fan dances as artist Bryan Martin performs on the Mane Stage on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Nikki Lane is all smiles as Drake Milligan joins her onstage for song during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Country music fans approach the entrance on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Country artist Bryan Martin performs on the Mane Stage on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Country music fan sisters Nicole and Kelly Leonard, who traveled all the way from Auckland, New Zealand, dance as Bryan Martin performs on the Mane Stage on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Guy Fieri keeps an eye on a smoker at his Stagecoach Smokehouse during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

The Golden Hour speakeasy draws a crowd on the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Guy Fieri tends to a smoker at his Stagecoach Smokehouse during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)