Country Thunder Arizona 2023 kicked off near Florence. What Day 1 of the festival was like

Country Thunder Arizona returned to Canyon Moon Ranch near Florence on April 13, kicking off four days of music, fun and sun for the festival's 2023 edition. The Arizona Republic captured Day 1 of the massive music event, which had a starting lineup of musical artists including Shane Profitt, Tracy Byrd, Parmalee, Midland and Jon Pardi.

Of course, that was just the start. As the weekend rolls on, fans are scheduled to see performances from Luke Bryan and Arizona-raised star Dierks Bentley, along with an array of big-name and up-and-coming country artists. We'll be along for the ride, and offering up our favorite (and least favorite) things from the weekend.

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