The 2024 Boots and Hearts Music Festival saw an electrifying surprise on Sunday night as Canadian pop-punk icon Avril Lavigne joined country artist Nate Smith on stage for a stunning performance of their hit duet “Bulletproof.”
Nate Smith, who originally released “Bulletproof” before teaming up with Lavigne for a special duet at the ACM Awards in May, introduced the surprise guest to an already energized crowd. The audience’s reaction was nothing short of ecstatic—cheers and applause filled the air, almost drowning out the music as Avril made her way onto the stage.
“Bulletproof,” which has already racked up over 7 million streams on Spotify, became a festival highlight as the two artists delivered a powerful rendition that left fans buzzing. Known for her love of the Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Lavigne has been spotted at the event multiple times over the years, but this marked her first on-stage appearance at the festival.
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The performance was a masterclass in collaboration, with Avril and Nate’s vocals blending seamlessly. The set concluded with a heartfelt hug between the two artists, sealing the moment as one of the festival’s most memorable highlights.
Fans took to social media almost immediately, sharing videos and reactions to the surprise performance. “This was the moment we didn’t know we needed!” one festival-goer tweeted.
@frontporchmusic Surprising the Sunday crowd 🤌❤️🔥@Nate Smith Country @Avril Lavigne @Boots and Hearts ♬ original sound – Front Porch Music
Avril’s unexpected appearance added an extra layer of excitement to what was already a stellar night of music, making the 2024 Boots and Hearts Music Festival one for the books.
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Logan Miller
As the founder of Front Porch Music, I believe that music has the ability to connect people. I love country music, and I love the country music industry as a whole. My goal is to help music fans find new artists to fall in love with.
