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.
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.
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
