Blake Shelton Announced as First Headliner for 2015 Kicker Country Stampede Festival

The 2014 Kicker Country Stampede just wrapped up their star-studded festival with more than 20 artists, including Luke Bryan, Eric Church and Lee Brice taking the stage during the four-day event.

Now, as plans are already underway for next year's festival, Blake Shelton has been announced as the first headliner for the 2015 Kicker Country Stampede Festival.

The festival, which began in 1996, is known for bringing together some of country music's biggest stars. Other artists who have appeared for the Manhattan, Kan. outdoor show include Kenny Chesney, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.

The 2015 Kicker Country Stampede Festival will be held June 25 - 28. Early bird, weekend, VIP and reserved tickets are already on sale, along with 700 reserved camping spots. VIP tickets are $490, reserved seats are $250, and reserved camping sites are available for $175. More information, including ticket purchase information, is available here.