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…

Music Mecca Read on blog or Reader First Round of AMERICANAFEST 2026 Official Showcases Revealed: Shakey Graves, Nick Shoulders, Melissa Etheridge & Many More By Music Mecca on April 28, 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. 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 Comment Music Mecca © 2026. Unsubscribe or manage your email subscriptions. Get the Jetpack app Subscribe, bookmark, and get real-time notifications – all from one app! Automattic, Inc. 60 29th St. #343, San Francisco, CA 94110