The Americana Music Association Unveils Second Round of Official Showcases for AMERICANAFEST

Set for September 17-21 in Nashville, the Critically Acclaimed Festival Will Feature Hundreds of Artists.

2024 Passes On Sale Now.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 23, 2024) — The Americana Music Association has announced an additional 53 showcasing artists to perform at AMERICANAFEST in Nashville, running from September 17-21, 2024. With 111 showcasing artists now confirmed, more performers will be announced in the coming months. A list of all confirmed showcasing artists can be found below.
(* denotes a new addition to the lineup.)

2024 AMERICANAFEST Festival Passes — which allow admission into evening showcase venues and select sanctioned special events — are $125.

2024 Silver Passes currently on sale for $449 ($349 for Americana Music Association members) provide first access to RSVP events, priority admission to official evening showcases and access to the daytime educational conference, plus all sanctioned special events. (Price will increase to $499/$399 on July 1.)

AMERICANAFEST Special Events

Presented in partnership with AMERICANAFEST, The Lone Bellow will deliver a special performance at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center with the Nashville Symphony on Tuesday, September 17.

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats and My Morning Jacket will be headlining Ascend Amphitheater on September 18 & 19. On Friday, September 20, Vance Joy will also take the stage for a special performance at Ascend Amphitheater.

As AMERICANAFEST Special Events, a portion of proceeds from each ticket sold will be donated to the Americana Music Association.

Acts Confirmed to Showcase at AMERICANAFEST 2024:

A.J. Lee & Blue Summit
Alicia Blue *
Amythyst Kiah *
Arkansauce
Ashley Monroe
Ben Sollee *
Bendigo Fletcher *
Big Richard *
The Bones of J.R. Jones
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
The Cactus Blossoms
Calder Allen
Caleb Lee Hutchinson
Cassandra Lewis
Chatham County Line *
Chloe Kimes *
Clay Street Unit
Cris Jacobs *
Cristina Vane *
Crys Matthews
Dale Hollow
Daniel Nunnelee *
Darin & Brooke Aldridge
Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore with the Guilty Ones
Donavon Frankenreiter *
Emily Barker *
Emily Nenni *
Fancy Hagood *
Freight Train Foxes *
Gaby Moreno
Hannah Juanita *
Harper O’Neill
The HercuLeons (John Cowan & Andrea Zonn) *
Hiss Golden Messenger
Humbird *
Jalan Crossland
Jason Scott & the High Heat *
The Jeff Crosby Band
Jenny Don’t & The Spurs
Jesper Lindell *
Jess Nolan
Jim Lauderdale and The Game Changers *
Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers
John Hollier
John Oates Acoustic Band
Jonah Kagen *
Jontavious Willis
Judy Blank
Julie Williams *
Justin Golden *
Kade Hoffman
Kim Richey *
Kimmi Bitter
The Kody Norris Show
Kristina Murray *
The Langan Band
Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams
Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road *
Lizzie No
Madisen Ward
MAJOR. *
Malin Pettersen
Margo Cilker
Mary Bragg
Matt Joe Gow *
Max McNown
Melissa Carper *
Michele Stodart *
Mike Farris
Missy Raines & Allegheny *
Niall McCabe
Noeline Hofmann
Nolan Taylor *
Paula Cole
The Pleasures *
Pura Fé *
Rett Madison
Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band *
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
Rissi Palmer *
Robert Jon & the Wreck *
Robert Vincent *
Ruth Moody *
Ruthie Foster *
Sam Outlaw
Sarah Shook & The Disarmers
Shane Smith & the Saints
Shay Martin Lovette
She Returns From War
Shemekia Copeland
Silvana Estrada *
The Steel Wheels
Steve Poltz *Sugaray Rayford *
Swamp Dogg *
Sydney Quiseng *
A Tale of Two *
Teddy & the Rough Riders
Tenille Townes *
Tim Easton *
Tony Trischka - Earl Jam: A Tribute to Earl Scruggs
Tophouse *
Tray Wellington Band
Tyler Halverson *
Uncle Lucius
Vincent Neil Emerson
Whitney Rose *
Willie Watson
Wonder Women of Country (Kelly Willis, Melissa Carper & Brennen Leigh)
The Woods *
Wyatt Ellis

AMERICANAFEST will showcase more than 200 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 available for purchase at a later date.

For more information and to purchase an AMERICANAFEST pass, visit www.americanamusic.org.

About AMERICANAFEST:

The 24th annual AMERICANAFEST will take place in Nashville from September 17-21, 2024, for five days of discovery, insight and connections. AMERICANAFEST showcases hundreds of artists and bands throughout many notable venues. 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. The critically acclaimed Americana Honors & Awards celebrates luminaries and welcomes the next generation of trailblazers while offering one-of-a-kind performance pairings at Ryman Auditorium. For more information, please visit www.americanamusic.org.

About the Americana Music Association:

The Americana Music Association is a professional not-for-profit trade organization whose mission is to advocate for the authentic voice of American roots music around the world. The Association produces events throughout the year, including AMERICANAFEST and the Americana Honors & Awards program. The Americana Music Association receives generous support from the Tennessee Department of Tourism, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC.

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