Photo Recap: Some of the Best Moments From the 2025 Sand In My Boots Festival

On May 16-18, Morgan Wallen put on his inaugural Sand In My Boots Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The fest boasted an all-star country setlist that included A-list stars such as Ella Langley, Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, Riley Green, Chase Rice, Morgan Wallen, and several others. The festival was the epitome of the country music summer scene.

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Sand In My Boots was certainly geared toward the country music community. However, it also featured some of the biggest names in rap. Notable rappers who took the stage in Gulf Shores were Two Chainz, T-Pain, Wiz Khalifa, Three 6 Mafia, Moneybagg Yo, BigXthaPlug, and several others. Needless to say, there was something there for everyone. And that is partially what made the show such an absolute hit.

Thanks to the location, diverse slate of performers, and overall vibes, the first-ever Sand In My Boots Festival was a massive success. The festival was a sold-out event and hosted roughly 40,000 fans. Furthermore, the grounds featured two main stages that sat right on the Gulf. That being said, there was a lot of ground to cover. Luckily, American Songwriter got to cover some of it, and here are the photos we got.

Fans, Flare, and Good Fun: Here Are Some Photos From Sand In My Boots Fest

Sand In My Boots greets fans with a Las Vegas-inspired sign referencing Morgan Wallen’s 2025 smash hit “Love Somebody” from his new album, I’m The Problem.

Ella Langley takes the main stage on Day 2 of the Sand In My Boots Festival.

Music fans from across the world pack in like sardines to take in the music, the sun, and the ocean air of Wallen’s inaugural festival.

Moneybagg Yo amps up the crowd on the Dangerous Stage during day two of the Sand In My Boots Festival.

The Dangerous Stage, presented by Cody James, hosted performances by T-Pain, Diplo, Wiz Khalifa, Brandi Cyrus, 2 Chainz, Ian Munsick, Kameron Marlowe, and many more.

Ella Langley looks out at the crowd and the Gulf of America as she performs on the Sand In My Boots Stage on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

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