First Round of AMERICANAFEST 2026 Official Showcases Revealed

The Americana Music Association Announces First Round of
Official Showcases for AMERICANAFEST 2026

Set for September 15-19 in Nashville, the Critically Acclaimed Festival
Will Feature Hundreds of Artists

2026 AMERICANAFEST Wristbands On Sale Now

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 23, 2026) — The Americana Music Association has announced its first round of artists slated to showcase at its annual AMERICANAFEST in Nashville, running from September 15-19, 2026.

A list of the first round of showcasing artists can be found below.

2026 AMERICANAFEST Festival Wristbands — which allow admission into evening showcase venues and select sanctioned special events — are $150. Festival Wristbands are available online here.

2026 Silver Wristbands currently on sale for $470 ($350 for Americana Music Association members) provide first access to RSVP events, and access to the daytime educational conference, plus sanctioned special events. Silver Wristbands can be purchased here.

Acts Confirmed to Showcase at AMERICANAFEST 2026:

Abraham Alexander

Andrew Sa

Aubory Bugg

Aubrie Sellers

Benmont Tench

Bolton Serunjogi

Brit Taylor

The Brook & The Bluff

Brown Horse

Buddy Miller

Casii Stephan

Chris Pierce

Courtney Marie Andrews

Dale Watson and His Lone Stars

Denitia

Drayton Farley

The Dreggs

Elles Bailey

Emily Scott Robinson

Erin Enderlin

Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines

The Fretliners

Futurebirds

Hiss Golden Messenger

Houndmouth

Howley

Ian Moss

Jeremy Ivey

John R. Miller

Jordan Smart

Judy Collins & Friends

Katie Pruitt

Kyle Tuttle featuring Darol Anger

Lamont Landers

Langhorne Slim

Lee Roy Parnell

The Local Honeys

Lorraine Nash

The McCrary Sisters

Meels

Melissa Etheridge

Michaela Anne

Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs

Next of Kin

Nick Shoulders

Ramsey Thornton

River Shook

Ruthie Foster

RYMAN

Shakey Graves

Silverada

Sonny Landreth

The Suitcase Junket

Tim Easton

Two Runner

Tyler Ramsey & Carl Broemel

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 will be first available to AMERICANAFEST Silver Wristband Holders, followed by Association members and Festival Wristband Holders, then a general public sale at a later date.

For more information and to purchase an AMERICANAFEST wristband, 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 15-19, 2026.

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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