As Otis Gibbs says “Hi Friends”.
I am hard at work here at home keeping track of some of the Americanafest showcases that are endorsed by the festival but they are not “THE MAIN” roster. However. That does NOT MEAN they are nothing to pay attention to, and many of the times I have gone, some of the showcases were better. The biggest issue is time and location of all of these things going on all over the city at once. IT LOOKS APPETIZING but let me tell you this: every year I went I ran myself sick the next week. I got SICK one year I ran so hard all week in the heat.
The showcases are all spaced out all over the city and it is hard to navigate UNLESS you sit and plot and plan ahead like I did. If you play it all out right YOU CAN INDEED have fun there and “do it all”. From almost day one Bloodshot Records and Yep Rock Records have been doing it right and having some top notch shows through the years. I might include some of the photos I have from previous years of attending this festival at the Bloodshot event. I am going to write paragraphs all over this article and embed as much information as I can.
About ten years ago I met a long laundry list of people in East Tennessee that turned out to be some of my best friends like Dallas Moore and the man that runs Sol Records, Brain DeBruler. From all of those people, I met so many great bands that are on this festival poster.
Ward Davis, man what an awesome songwriter he is and if you are reading this article then chances are you already know who his work as well as I do. It would not be a proper Americanafest if these names were not included as well,this festival brings many of the writers like Ward and Erin Viancourt, Ashley Monroe and they add in Red Dirt and others like Bluegrass
| 🦊 New showcasing artists added 👀 |
| We’re excited to bring you the latest slate of showcasing artists and bands for AMERICANAFEST 2026, taking place September 15-19 in venues across Nashville.
Check out the full list showcasing acts (so far) here. |
| AMERICANAFEST will be putting the spotlight on Tulsa’s music scene and legacy this year |
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| Each year, the Americana Music Association highlights a region where our music originated and remains vibrant today. In partnership with the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts, and Culture and the Music Roadtrip App, we are proud to announce that our focus will be Tulsa, Oklahoma at this year’s AMERICANAFEST, September 15-19, in Nashville, Tennessee. Tulsa’s rich musical history features legendary artists, venues, and signature sounds throughout decades of tradition. The famed Cain’s Ballroom was host to Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys daily radio show in the 1930s. During the 1950s and 1960s, the eponymous “Tulsa Sound” was born with artists such as JJ Cale, Wanda Jackson, and Leon Russell, who also founded the iconic The Church Studio. Tulsa continues to be a stronghold in Americana with many contemporary artists, including The Turnpike Troubadours, Ken Pomeroy, JD McPherson, Zach Bryan, and many more, carrying the Tulsa Sound forward. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements regarding programming and scheduling for our Tulsa Spotlight! |
| About The Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture: The Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture (Tulsa FMAC) drives growth in northeast Oklahoma’s creative industries, positioning Tulsa as a vibrant cultural destination. Through initiatives such as the Tulsa Film Incentive, Mix and Master Educational Series, Tulsa on Tour Musician Ambassador Program, and the Tulsa Creative Directory, FMAC champions local talent and attracts creative professionals. Operating under Tulsa Regional Tourism, a division of the Tulsa Regional Chamber, FMAC fosters innovation, collaboration, and visibility for Tulsa’s film, music, arts, and culture economy. Learn more at tulsafmac.com. |
| About Music Roadtrip: Music Roadtrip is a free, map-based travel app for music fans who want to find the real places behind local music scenes. It points you toward venues, record stores, landmarks, museums, and other music stops—helping you experience a city’s culture and history through the music that shaped it. Download Music Roadtrip now for iPhone and Android devices. |
| 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. |
