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Behind-the-scenes at Country Thunder

Follow Caliente reporter Cathy Burch as she explores the backstage and behind-the-scenes of Country Thunder in Florence.

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Welcome to Country Thunder. Long line of cars to get in. And boy is it hot! My car says 97. @countrythunder http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bk4suhRCAAATGXS.jpg

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/10/2014 11:04:05 PM
Just heard from photog that @countrythunder line still snaking to the main road. Prepare for a wait, bring water and don't forget sunscreen

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/10/2014 11:04:07 PM
@RyanBexley backstage @countrythunder . He was wearing this freaky camoflauge mask. Guy next to him is lifelong bff. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bk5JRn2CQAEcSPb.jpg

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/10/2014 11:04:10 PM
Williams & Ree @indianwhiteguy interview Will Hoge @WillHoge for Jumbotron. And just in door: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/10/2014 11:04:11 PM
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by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/10/2014 11:04:15 PM
Just how many guitars do you need? Apparently @RyanBexley needs several. And aren't they gorgeous. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bk5X58aCMAAcCcf.jpg

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/10/2014 11:15:27 PM
Country singers @RyanBexley and @ChadBrownlee signed the guitars that will be auctioned off for charity during @countrythunder

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/11/2014 12:44:48 AM
Country singers @RyanBexley and @ChadBrownlee signed the guitars that will be auctioned for charity @countrythunder http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bk5srJsCQAAqkHL.jpg

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/11/2014 12:46:10 AM
Stage view of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band rocking @countrythunder country. Amazing after 49 years http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bk523TRCUAAe0Lu.jpg

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/11/2014 1:30:42 AM
Now the real fun begins. Breaking down the stage. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bk53TUWCQAAyiHx.jpg

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/11/2014 1:32:36 AM
Moving Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's keyboards. Steady now @countrythunder http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bk54dJfCcAALcF3.jpg

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/11/2014 1:37:39 AM
Thompson Square!!!!!

by Country Thunder via twitter 4/11/2014 4:19:14 AM
Great first night!! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bk6jBH6IQAAE2Wc.jpg

by Country Thunder via twitter 4/11/2014 4:43:36 AM
Who's heading over to #electricthunder at 10:30pm?! See you there!

by Country Thunder via twitter 4/11/2014 4:55:24 AM
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by Country Thunder via twitter 4/11/2014 5:07:28 AM
Technology's little glitch. Some fans headed to Country Thunder led astray by GPS systems: bit.ly/1hxrV5a

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/11/2014 6:12:35 AM
24,000 fill Canyon Moon Ranch, setting record crowd for Day 1 of 2014 Country Thunder: bit.ly/1oS6IqE

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/11/2014 6:17:44 AM
Country Thunder 2014 Kicks Off with Largest Audience to Date! The desert was hot, but Country Thunder was hott... eepurl.com/SpGAb

by Country Thunder via twitter 4/11/2014 8:18:18 AM
Thanks @countrythunder for having me and the fellas. Y'all were kick ass. Next stop San Diego......

by WillHoge via twitter retweeted by Starburch 4/11/2014 8:20:04 AM
Amazing time at @countrythunder in Arizona today! Thanks to everyone that came out to make our 1st US appearance a great one!

by ChadBrownlee via twitter retweeted by Starburch 4/11/2014 8:21:21 AM
let us get this straight, @GrittyDirt was, is and always shall be kick ass. Honored to share the stage with them. #CountryThunder

by WillHoge via twitter retweeted by Starburch 4/11/2014 8:22:01 AM
Holy dry mouth. Gunna need one of those beer helmets but filled with water instead for tomorrow's show. Who's coming to #CountryThunder ?!

by heycassadee via twitter retweeted by Starburch 4/11/2014 8:22:14 AM
HELLO COUNTRY THUNDER!!! @KMLE1079

by thompson square via twitter retweeted by Starburch 4/11/2014 8:22:24 AM
Getting ready for soundcheck in Tucson, love this venue. Wild we played here 8 years ago with Amber Pacific. Time flies, and I got old!

by riandawson via twitter retweeted by Starburch 4/11/2014 8:22:45 AM
We're playing the Country Thunder USA festival in Florence, AZ tomorrow--so we're getting ready to fly out to... fb.me/12x6TOEF4

by SawyerBrownLive via twitter retweeted by Starburch 4/11/2014 8:23:08 AM
that time we drove through the desert to get to Vegas last week #followyourheart #tbt instagram.com

by Charlie Worsham via twitter retweeted by Starburch 4/11/2014 8:23:44 AM
Gates open in 45 minutes!! Don't forget, in addition to the Main Stage, live music is happening all day long at the Jack Daniel's Tennes...

by Country Thunder via twitter 4/11/2014 8:44:24 PM
Technology's little glitch. Some fans headed to Country Thunder led astray by GPS systems: bit.ly/1hxrV5a

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/11/2014 9:49:56 PM
Photos: 2014 #CountryThunder >> azstar.net/1ndOpri

by Arizona Daily Star via twitter 4/11/2014 9:52:23 PM
Photo by A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star

by imckisson 4/11/2014 9:53:35 PM
#Countrythunder day 2 has just begun. Band Perry is here or at least their bus is. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bk-QzzwCAAAnvEk.jpg

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/11/2014 10:02:32 PM
Meet and greet at @countrythunder country with #CassadeePope http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bk-ULjuCEAAr-xU.jpg

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/11/2014 10:17:16 PM
All around festival grounds are boxes of Cracker Jack'd snacks. Gave away 22,000 Thursday. #crackerjackd http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bk-WnP5CYAAAeye.jpg

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/11/2014 10:27:53 PM
So far American Longspurs, @davishighway , and @maryhoffman have left it all on the stages at the Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Courtyar...

by Country Thunder via twitter 4/11/2014 10:59:56 PM
#cassadeepope biggest fan ever singing along at #countrythunder Gotta love the crowds here. Fun stuff http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bk-gV3vCQAAPCm5.jpg

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/11/2014 11:10:24 PM
Helpful Tip: If you are already inside the festival and are a fan club member or have won M&G passes, please visit the info booth at leas...

by Country Thunder via twitter 4/11/2014 11:20:00 PM
#CassadeePope finds herself swallowed in sea of adoring fans @countrythunder debut: bit.ly/1oVewbn

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/12/2014 1:38:48 AM
The Band Perry in an interview with CBS Phoenix...who's psyched for them to hit the stage in just over an hour? #... http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bk_WDQnIYAA0zQe.jpg

by Country Thunder via twitter 4/12/2014 3:05:03 AM
# t hebandperry at their meet and greet. Going on stage in 30 minutes. twitpic.com/e0x5bj

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/12/2014 3:38:27 AM
Band Perry meets fans twitpic.com/e0x5jt

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/12/2014 3:40:58 AM
Thanks SO much for having me @KMLE1079 ! #CountryThunder was incredible! Feels amazing seeing people sing along to #IWishICouldBreakYourHeart

by heycassadee via twitter retweeted by Starburch 4/12/2014 3:44:30 AM
It's ponytail kinda show. Time to get sweaty, AZ!! #CountryThunder instagram.com

by heycassadee via twitter retweeted by Starburch 4/12/2014 3:44:43 AM
"Arizona" -np @neilcperryiii http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bk-SaD7CQAAythX.jpg

by The Band Perry via twitter retweeted by Starburch 4/12/2014 3:44:52 AM
What a great show #cassadeepope . The girl rocks it. Country music newcomer has arrived: bit.ly/1oVx3nQ

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/12/2014 4:00:51 AM
Huge crowd for #thebandperry @countrythunder Applause is so loud you can't hear yourself http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bk_nbj3CMAADqlB.jpg

by Cathalena Burch via twitter 4/12/2014 4:20:59 AM