2025 Full Schedule + Mobile App: New Showcases, Panels and Special Events

AMERICANAFEST Reveals Full Schedule + Lineup
with 2025 Mobile App

Available today, download the app to view the full schedule of the festival’s 51 venues,
200+ showcasing artists and bands, 60+ panels, and 70+ special events

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 14, 2025) — The full schedule for AMERICANAFEST has been revealed in the 2025 mobile app, with numerous new showcases, panels and special events. Presented by the Americana Music Association, AMERICANAFEST will take place in Nashville on Sept. 9-13 across 51 venues, showcasing more than 200 artists and bands, with nearly 300 events available for attendees.

The full AMERICANAFEST schedule is available on the mobile app or online here. Download the app here: App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).

A complete list of official showcasing artists is included at the end of the release.

Additional AMERICANAFEST highlights include:

Business Conference: This year’s 50+ conference panels will feature a variety of topics from an inside look at the music industry to the impact of AI and Continuing Legal Education, plus a special fireside chat with GRAMMY-winning artist Brandi Carlile and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr., and a keynote interview between rock icon Jack White and Academy, GRAMMY and Tony Award nominee John C. Reilly.

The Secret Sisters & Maggie Rose with the Nashville Symphony: GRAMMY-nominated artists, The Secret Sisters and Maggie Rose, will perform live, orchestrated versions of their best-known songs at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Tickets can be purchased here. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Americana Music Foundation. This AMERICANAFEST special event is separately ticketed. (Tuesday, September 9)

Dwight Yoakam at Ascend Amphitheater: GRAMMY Award winner and country music icon Dwight Yoakam will bring The Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo tour to Ascend Amphitheater on September 9 for a headlining show with special guests Shooter Jennings & The Werewolves of Los Angeles + Ben Haggard. Tickets can be purchased here. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Americana Music Foundation. This AMERICANAFEST special event is separately ticketed.
(Tuesday, September 9)

Other Voices: Songs for Nanci Griffith: This year at AMERICANAFEST will present Songs for Nanci Griffith, a heartfelt tribute to the enduring legacy of a beloved songwriter and storyteller. This special event will feature a cross-generational lineup of artists performing selections from Nanci Griffith’s rich musical catalog, including both her original compositions and the covers she brought to life. The evening promises to be a moving celebration of the life, love, and lyrical brilliance that defined her career. (7PM on Tuesday, September 9)

A Tribute to Luke Bell: An evening honoring the life and music of Luke Bell, one of the most authentic voices in country and Americana. This special night is a celebration of Luke’s life, featuring performances from the friends and musicians who knew him best. Expect stories, songs and more. (10PM at Thursday, September 11)

Visit Fort Worth Showcase at the Analog at Hutton Hotel: Fort Worth serves as the 2025 AMERICANAFEST Spotlight City. The special showcase on Thursday night features the artists, sounds, and best of Fort Worth with a lineup that includes Brandi Waller-Pace, Jack Barksdale, Claire Hinkle, Summer Dean, Matthew McNeal, special guests, and a recognition of Delbert McClinton. (6:30PM – 12AM on Thursday, September 11)

Honky Tonkin’ In Queens: Honky Tonkin’ in Queens presents the Official All-Star AMERICANAFEST Late-Night Party Jam. Featuring performances from Elle King and The Bretheren Band with the Queens of the Honky Tonk. Don’t miss Lola Kirke, Summer Dean, Kaitlin Butts, Kristina Murray and more. (10PM on Thursday, September 11)

Third Man + The Blue Room: Spend an evening with Joy Oladokun, Medium Build, Dawes and S.G. Goodman. Showcases start at 7 p.m. Priority entry will be offered to AMERICANAFEST attendees with Gold and Silver Passes, followed by attendees with Festival wristbands. No tickets will be available online or at the door. A very limited number of tickets will be sold ($40, cash only, two-ticket limit) at Third Man Records on Thursday, September 11, at 11AM.

Relix Night at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville: Relix returns to AMERICANAFEST with incredible official showcases at Brooklyn Bowl. This year’s lineup includes Joshua Ray Walker, Kashus Culpepper, Kaitlin Butts and Reckless Kelly. (7PM – 11PM on Thursday, September 11)

Musicians Corner at Centennial Park: Musicians Corner is a great way to spend an evening in Nashville. Enjoy outdoor music at the beautiful Centennial Park, featuring artisan vendors, food trucks and Kidsville. This year’s AMERICANAFEST lineup includes The Carlile Family Band, Pert Near Sandstone, Joy Clark, and Lockeland Strings with special guests. (5PM – 9PM on Friday, September 12)

Hooks, Lines & Singers: 30A Songwriters Presents: The 30A Songwriters Festival is a unique cultural event in the South Walton community in Florida – a destination known not only for its beautiful beaches, but also for its creative excellence. Join the festival’s production team at Analog at Hutton Hotel for a night of showcases with The Band Loula, Kyshona, Webb Wilder, and Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes. (7PM – 11PM on Friday, September 12)

AMERICANAFEST at the Bluebird Cafe: AMERICANAFEST will proudly present songwriters in the round at the historic Bluebird Café. Thursday’s lineup includes David Starr, Goldpine and Natalie Del Carmen. Friday’s performance will feature the Ruston Kelly Super Songjam. Saturday’s lineup, presented in partnership with SESAC, includes Andrew Combs, Sammy Brue, and Shawna Thompson. Due to limited seating, reservations are strongly encouraged. Go to the AMERICANAFEST app for more details. (6PM on Thursday, September 11, Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 13)

List of Confirmed AMERICANAFEST 2025 Official Showcasing Acts

Aaron Lee Tasjan
Abbie Callahan
Adam Chaffins
Adam Hood & Friends
Afton Wolfe
Alex Amen
Alexa Rose
Ally Free
Amanda Shires
Amythyst Kiah
Andrew Combs
Anna Graves
Anna Vaus
Anthony da Costa
The Band Loula
Ben de la Cour
Bernie Leadon
Bird
Boy Golden
Brandi Waller-Pace
Brennen Leigh
Bri Bagwell
Briscoe
Buffalo Nichols
The Carlile Family Band
Caroline Spence
Case Oats
Cat Clyde
Charles Wesley Godwin *
Chris Eldridge and Kristin Andreassen
Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes
Claire Hinkle
Clay Street Unit
Colby T. Helms & The Virginia Creepers
Country Honk
Craig Finn
D.K. Harrell
Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass
Darrell Scott
Darrin Hacquard
David Nail
David Starr
Dawes
Dean Johnson
Dee White
DeeOhGee
Deloyd Elze
The Deltaz
Dom Flemons
Donovan Woods
DUG
Dylan Earl
Elias Hix
Emily Hines
Esther Rose
Evan Bartels
The Far West
Felicity Dowd
Florry
Fust
Goldpine
GrandVille
Grant-Lee Phillips
Guitar Party: Tom Bukovac, Guthrie Trapp & Jedd Hughes *
Hannah White
Hayes Carll
Hogslop String Band
Ian Moss
Imogen Clark
The Isaacs
J. Isaiah Evans & The Boss Tweed
Jack Barksdale
Jack Blocker
Jack Schneider
Jack Van Cleaf
The Jack Wharff Band
Jade Bird
Jesse Daniel
Jesse Roper
Jett Holden
Jim Lauderdale
Joe Henry & Mike Reid
John Craigie
John Meador
Johnny Franco and his real brother dom
Jonah Kagen
Joshua Ray Walker
Joy Clark
Joy Oladokun
Judy Blank
Kacy Hill
Kaitlin Butts
Kashus Culpepper
Kassi Valazza
Kelsey Waldon
Ken Pomeroy
Keyland
Kindred Valley
Kip Moore
kirby baby *
Kolton Moore & The Clever Few
KP Hawthorn *
Kristina Murray
The Kruse Brothers
Kyle Schuesler
Kyshona
Leon Majcen
Leslie Jordan
Lilly Hiatt
Liz Longley
Lockeland Strings *
Low Gap
Luke Bower
Lydia Luce
Madison Hughes
Marfa
Mariel Buckley
Mason Via
Matt Koziol
Matthew McNeal
Max & Heather Stalling
Medium Build
Merce Lemon
Meredith Moon
Miss Tess
Mon Rovîa
Moose Miller *
Muireann Bradley
Natalie Del Carmen
Niall McCabe
Nicholas Jamerson & The Morning Jays
Nick Hexum with Water Tower
Nicki Bluhm
Noeline Hofmann
Olive Klug
Olivia Barton
Olivia Ellen Lloyd
Olivia Wolf
Palmyra
Paul Muldoon & Rogue Oliphant
Pert Near Sandstone
The Pink Stones
Pitney Meyer
Presley Haile
Rebecca Porter *
Reckless Kelly
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
Robby Hecht
Robert Randolph
Rodney Crowell & Friends
Ron Pope
Rosie Flores
Runner of the Woods
Ruston Kelly Super Songjam
Ryan Montbleau
S.G. Goodman
Sam Moss
Sam Stoane
Sammy Brue
Sarah Klang
Sean McConnell
Seth Walker
Shawna Thompson
Shelby Means
The Shootouts
Sister Sadie
slimdan
Sons of Habit
Southern Avenue
Stella Prince
Sterling Drake
Summer Dean
Sunny Sweeney
Susto Stringband
Sweet Megg
Taylor Rae
Thunderstorm Artis
Tift Merritt
Tim O’Brien & Jan Fabricius
Todd Day Wait
Tony Kamel
Travis Roberts
Trey Hensley
Troubadour Blue
Uwade
Valley Flower
Viv & Riley
The Watson Twins
Webb Wilder
Wednesday
Whitehorse
The Wildmans
The Wildwoods
Will Hoge
Will Overman
Willi Carlisle
William Prince
The Wood Brothers
Wyatt Ellis
Zandi Holup

AMERICANAFEST will showcase artists and bands throughout notable venues in Nashville. The destination event also features a first-rate industry conference, bringing together the top tier of the music business to discuss current industry topics and issues through insightful panels and workshops.

The week of festivities kicks off with the Americana Honors & Awards, which celebrates Americana luminaries and welcomes the next generation of trailblazers while offering one-of-a-kind performance pairings at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium. Tickets are now available for purchase here.

AMERICANAFEST Festival Passes are currently $125.

AMERICANAFEST Silver Passes are currently $399 for Association members and $549 for non-members. Silver pass rates are good through September 8.

For more information and to purchase an AMERICANAFEST pass, visit www.americanamusic.org.

About AMERICANAFEST:
AMERICANAFEST brings together hundreds of showcasing artists, industry leaders and music fans throughout the most notable venues in Nashville, Tennessee. To complement the nightly official showcases curated by a festival committee, multiple special events during the day allow agencies, labels and other industry entities to highlight their roster. The destination event also offers a three-day educational conference with networking opportunities, numerous panels, and premium industry interaction. The annual Americana Honors & Awards ceremony at Ryman Auditorium recognizes the groundbreaking figures of Americana music and celebrates the music achievements of the past year. AMERICANAFEST serves as a fundraiser supporting the initiatives of the Americana Music Association and its Foundation and will take place in Nashville from September 9-13, 2025.

About the Americana Music Association:
The Americana Music Association is a professional not-for-profit trade organization whose mission is to advocate for the authentic voice of American roots music around the world. The Association produces events throughout the year, including AMERICANAFEST and the Americana Honors & Awards program.

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