NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 31, 2023) — The Americana Music Association has announced an additional 44 showcasing artists to perform at AMERICANAFEST, which runs from September 19-23 in Nashville. With 94 showcasing artists now confirmed, more performers will be announced in the coming months. A list of all confirmed showcasing artists can be found below. (* denotes a new addition to the lineup.)
Declared “one of the most satisfying and diverse” events in Nashville by Rolling Stone, the five-day festival and conference event will bring together award-winning legends, trailblazing mainstays and buzzworthy new artists for its 23rd year. With approximately 200 artists and bands participating, Music City’s discovery music festival continues to be, as described by The Independent, a “progressive new wave that makes these five days of roots, folk and more, a true celebration.”
2023 AMERICANAFEST Festival Passes — which allow admission into all evening showcase venues and select sanctioned special events — are now on sale at $125 (price will increase to $149 on June 2). Passes are available online here.
2023 Conference + Festival Passes — which provide access to the daytime educational conference, the evening music festival plus all sanctioned special events — are available for $449 to the general public and $349 for Americana Music Association members here. (Price will increase to $499/$399 on June 2.)
Showcasing Artists Confirmed for AMERICANAFEST 2023:
Abby Posner*
Adeem the Artist*
Amythyst Kiah
The Arcadian Wild*
Autumn Nicholas
BAHAMAS
The Band of Heathens
Bella White*
Benjamin Dakota Rogers*
Blue Water Highway
Bobby Rush
BOWEN*YOUNG
Caitlin Canty
Channing Wilson
Chatham Rabbits
Chris Shiflett
Christian Lopez*
Chuck Mead*
Colby Acuff*
Cory Branan
Dallas Burrow*
Dan Tyminski Band
Darling West*
Darlingside
Denitia
Dom Flemons
Elles Bailey*
Emily Nenni
Esther Rose
Fantastic Cat
Fruition
Goldpine
Gordie Tentrees & Jaxon Haldane
The Grahams*
The Hanging Stars*
J.R. Carroll*
Jack Botts*
Jaimee Harris
Jake Kohn*
Jeremy Pinnell*
Jess Williamson*
Jessye DeSilva*
JOHNNYSWIM*
Jon Muq
JP Harris’ Dreadful Wind & Rain
Julie Williams*
Kassi Valazza
Kolton Moore*
Kyle Tuttle*
Laura Cantrell*
Leon Timbo
The Lil Smokies*
Liv Greene*
Lola Kirke
Malin Pettersen*
Mary Gauthier
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
Mick Flannery
Mighty Poplar
Mipso
Mya Byrne
Nat Myers*
Nick Shoulders
Nigel Wearne*
Nolan Taylor*
Odie Leigh
Ole Kirkeng*
Palmyra*
The Panhandlers
Parker Millsap
Philip Bowen
Phillip-Michael Scales*
Robbie Fulks*
Robert Ellis
Roger Harvey
Sam Nelson of X Ambassadors*
Sarah Jarosz*
The Sensational Barnes Brothers
The Shootouts*
Shovels & Rope*
Sons of the East
Steep Canyon Rangers
Summer Dean
Sunny War*
SUSTO
Tanner Usrey*
Thunderstorm Artis
The Wandering Hearts*
The Watson Twins*
Willi Carlisle*
William Fitzsimmons
William Prince*
Wyatt Flores
Yasmin Williams
A list of the initial 50 acts announced can be viewed here.
AMERICANAFEST will showcase more than 150 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 critically acclaimed Americana Honors & Awards (complete list of nominees here), 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 on sale now to AMERICANAFEST Conference Registrants. Americana Music Association Members and Festival Passholders will have a chance to buy tickets on June 22.
Press applications for AMERICANAFEST 2023 are now open. To apply, click here.
For more information and to purchase an AMERICANAFEST pass, www.americanamusic.org
About AMERICANAFEST:
The 23rd annual AMERICANAFEST will take place September 19-23, 2023 in Nashville, Tenn., once again bringing together music industry professionals and fans alike for five days of discovery, insight and connections. AMERICANAFEST showcases hundreds of artists and bands throughout many notable venues in Nashville, TN. 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. Musical festivities are kicked off by the critically acclaimed Americana Honors & Awards, which celebrates luminaries and welcomes the next generation of trailblazers while offering one-of-a-kind performance pairings at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium. For more information, please visit www.americanamusic.org.
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 critically acclaimed Americana Honors & Awards program. The Americana Music Association receives generous support from the Tennessee Department of Tourism, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, ASCAP, BMI, SESAC.
For more information, artist press photos or to request media credentials, please contact:
David Chamberlain | Americana Music Association | 615.386.6936 | david@americanamusic.org
Jackie Marushka | Marushka Media | 615.417.6500 | jackie@murushkamedia.com
Americana Music Association | 615.386.6936 | press@americanamusic.org