Country music star Thomas Rhett has been announced as the featured performer for the 2027 Daytona 500 pre-race stage. The Grammy-nominated artist will bring his hit songs to NASCAR's most prestigious event at Daytona International Speedway.
The announcement comes months after Rhett was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville on July 8, 2026, cementing his status as one of country music's leading contemporary artists. His performance will add to the Daytona 500's tradition of high-profile musical acts ahead of the season-opening race.
