First Round Of AMERICANAFEST 2026 Showcases Announced

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The Americana Music Association has revealed the first round of artists slated to showcase at AMERICANAFEST in Nashville, running from Sept. 15-19.

Artists set to appear include Benmont Tench, Melissa Etheridge, Hiss Golden Messenger, Buddy Miller, Erin Enderlin, Lee Roy Parnell, The McCrary Sisters, Shakey Graves, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines, Next of Kin and many more.

AMERICANAFEST Festival 2026 Wristbands, which allow admission into evening showcase venues and select sanctioned special events, are $150 and are available online here. Silver Wristbands are currently on sale for $470 ($350 for Americana Music Association members) and provide first access to RSVP events, and access to the daytime educational conference, plus sanctioned special events.

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

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