Lineup Unveiled For ‘Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat’ At CRS 2026

CRS has revealed the lineup for “Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat” at CRS 2026. Parker McCollum will headline this year’s showcase, with additional performances from Max McNown, Cater Faith and Zach John King.

“‘Country Heat’ has always been about championing the artists shaping where country music is headed next,” says Michelle Tigard Kammerer, Global Head of Country Music at Amazon Music. “Bringing Parker, Max, Carter, and Zach together for CRS reflects the strength and diversity of the genre today. We’re excited to give fans and the industry the opportunity to experience these artists in an intimate setting during one of country music’s most important weeks.”

Country Heat is Amazon Music’s flagship country music brand, bringing the “Country Heat” playlist, the Country Heat Weekly podcast, and live events. Country Heat showcases today’s biggest hits while spotlighting developing artists.

The Amazon Music Country Heat CRS Showcase will take place on March 18 from 6:00–8:30 p.m. in the Broadway Performance Hall at the Omni Nashville Hotel.

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Madison Hahnen is Project Manager at MusicRow Magazine, where she helps carry out operational objectives and large-scale projects for the company. She also manages the company's subscriptions. Hahnen graduated from Bryant University in May of 2020 with a B.S. in Team & Project Management and a minor in communication studies. Prior to MusicRow, she held internship roles with Make Wake Artists and Song Suffragettes.

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