Third Round of Official Showcasing Acts Revealed for AMERICANAFEST 2026

Third Round of Official Showcasing Acts Revealed for AMERICANAFEST 2026

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2026 AMERICANAFEST Wristbands On Sale Now

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 25, 2026) — The Americana Music Association has announced the third slate of official showcasing artists at AMERICANAFEST in Nashville, running from September 15-19, 2026. Over 170 showcasing artists are confirmed to play the festival, with more performers to be announced in July. A list of all confirmed showcasing artists can be found below.

(* Denotes a new addition to the lineup.)

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

2026 Silver Wristbands currently on sale for $505 ($385 for Americana Music Association members) provide first access to RSVP events, and access to the daytime educational conference, plus sanctioned special events.

AMERICANAFEST Wristbands are available online here.

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Acts Confirmed to Showcase at AMERICANAFEST 2026:

Abbie McAllister *

Abby Webster *

Abraham Alexander

Alex Amen

Alex Lambert *

Alicia Blue *

Alicia Witt *

Amelia Day

Amy Grant

Ana Cristina Cash *

Andrew Sa

Anna Graves *

The Arcadian Wild *

Arkansauce

Aubory Bugg

Aubrie Sellers

August Ponthier

Austin Mackay *

Avi Kaplan *

Azure Ryder *

Bandits on the Run

barrett *

Bebe Stockwell

Bella White *

Ben Sollee *

Benmont Tench

Billy Allen & The Pollies *

Bob Sumner *

Bobby Dove

Bolton Serunjogi

Boy Golden

Braden Lam *

Breakfield *

Brennan Wedl

Briscoe *

Brit Taylor

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes

The Brook & The Bluff

Brown Horse

Buddy Miller

Candi Jenkins *

Casii Stephan

Chloe-Beth *

Chris Pierce

Coleman Jennings

Cordovas

Corey Parsons *

Courtney Marie Andrews

Crowe Boys *

Dale Watson and His Lone Stars

David Newbould

Dee White *

Denitia

Dillon Warnek *

Drayton Farley

The Dreggs

Duane Betts

Eli Paperboy Reed *

Ellery Harper *

Elles Bailey

Emily Nenni

Emily Scott Robinson

Erin Enderlin

FORAGER *

Frank Mastra *

Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines

The Fretliners

Fruition *

Futurebirds

Georgia Harmer *

Gloria Anderson *

Graham St. Clair Band *

Hiss Golden Messenger

Hollow Hand *

Houndmouth

Howley

Hunter Flynn *

Hunter Metts *

Ian Moss

INK *

Jackson and the Janks *

Jade Jackson

Jaimee Harris

Jake Vaadeland

Jay Buchanan *

Jeremy Ivey

Jess Williamson *

Jess Woodland

Jim Lauderdale

John R. Miller

Jonny Fritz *

Jordan Smart

Josh Rouse *

Joshua Hedley

Judy Collins & Friends

Katie Pruitt

Ken Pomeroy *

Khatumu *

King Lazy Eye *

Kyle Tuttle featuring Darol Anger

Lamont Landers

Lance Roark *

Laney Jones and The Spirits *

Langhorne Slim

Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams

The Last Revel

Laura Cantrell *

Lee Roy Parnell

Leslie Jordan *

Lilly Hiatt *

Lily Seabird

The Local Honeys

The Lonesome Roses *

Lorraine Nash

Madeline Edwards *

Madison Cunningham *

Maggie Rose

Maisy Owen *

Marfa *

Margaret Glaspy

Mary Bragg *

Mattie Schell *

Max Alan *

The McCrary Sisters

Meels

Melissa Ethridge

Michaela Anne

Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs

Miko Marks

The Montvales *

Morgan Wade

MT Jones

Nathan Evans Fox *

Next of Kin

Nick Shoulders

Nicole Atkins *

Nora Kenny *

Obed Padilla *

Olivia Wolf *

Ovven *

Parker Millsap

Rainbow Girls *

Ramsey Thornton

Rita Wilson *

River Shook

Ruthie Foster

RYMAN

Sabine McCalla *

Sam Sample *

The Sentimental Gentlemen *

Shakey Graves

Shane Guerrette *

Slow Groove Kings *

Sonny Landreth

Steve Poltz *

The Suitcase Junket

Swamp Dogg

The Sways *

Sweet Petunia *

The Takes *

Teddy and The Roughriders *

Thomas Dollbaum *

Tim Easton

Trippp *

Two Runner

Tyler Ramsey & Carl Broemel

William Matheny *

Wyatt Ellis *

Wynonna Judd

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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 for the Americana Honors & Awards are now on sale here.

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

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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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