While the NASCAR series has wrapped up, fans have something enticing to look forward to for Daytona 500.

Thie preceding Sunday on November 8th, Daytona International Speedway announced on their website that renowned country singer Thomas Rhett will be headlining the pre-race concert ahead of the 2027 Daytona 500. Considering his star power as one of the leading performers in the genre, his presence in the pre-race concert is expected to be a highlight of the occasion.

Thomas Rhett is expected to perform before the before the star on Sunday, Feb. 21, as the Cup Series opens its 2027 season with the 69th running of the Great American Race.

Who headlined pre-race concert at the 2026 Daytona 500?

The series is famous for bringing in some truly talented names in its concerts, and the last event was no different.

Earlier this year, country music superstar Miranda Lambert headlined the pre-race concert in February. She sang some of her greatest hits, like Fastest Girl in Town, Little Red Wagon, and more. Her performance remained a talking point of the race event.

As of now, it remains to be seen what surprises Thomas Rhett has in store for the next event. With Kyle Bursch passing away this year, a sombre moment is certainly expected for the next event as well.

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Shubhajit Deb