BUNNELL, FL – July 6, 2026 – Flagler Broadcasting is proud to announce that rising country singer-songwriter Porter Martin has officially been added to the lineup for KIX Country Fest on November 7, 2026. Martin is locked in to deliver a powerhouse opening performance starting at 5:30 PM, setting the stage for headliner Drake Milligan at the Flagler County Fairgrounds (150 Sawgrass Rd., Bunnell, FL 32110).
Martin, a favorite among local listeners, is expected to heat up the crowd with his current streaming hit “Exes in Texas” alongside his previous smash single, “Hell That I Call Home.” The latter track is a certified Kix Country fan favorite, having garnered heavy rotation on local airwaves after skyrocketing to #1 on the CDX True Indie Chart and breaking into the Top 40 on the Music Row Magazine Chart.
About Porter Martin
Originally from Demopolis, Alabama, Porter Martin’s musical journey began at age 12, inspired by the magic of Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Cafe. Since making his own debut at the iconic venue in 2014, he has fully transitioned from playing covers to sharing stages with country heavyweights like Montgomery Gentry, Cole Swindell, Dierks Bentley, and the Eli Young Band.
An authentic storyteller with traditional country roots, Martin has penned songs with hit Nashville writers, including Jordan Davis and reigning country superstar Lainey Wilson. His breakthrough track “The Cowboy” was featured in the major motion picture trailer for the Dennis Quaid film Reagan. Whether selling out shows from Nashville to Maui or smoking meats during co-writing sessions on his Tennessee farm, Martin brings an authentic, small-town Alabama charm that invites listeners directly into his world.
Updated Event Timeline
- Event: Kix Country Fest
- Date: November 7, 2026
- Location: Flagler County Fairgrounds (150 Sawgrass Rd., Bunnell, FL 32110)
- 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Porter Martin
- 7:30 PM: Drake Milligan (Headlining Performance)
“Porter Martin is the real deal, and our Kix Country family already knows how incredible his music is from hearing ‘Hell That I Call Home’ on our airwaves,” said Kevin Kane, KIX Country 98.7 Program Director. “Giving him 90 minutes to kick off the night before Drake Milligan takes over means our fans are getting a full, festival-grade concert experience right here in Bunnell.”
Ticket information and further festival updates are available at https://flaglerbroadcasting.com/events/kix-county-fest-2026/
