AMERICANAFEST announces additions to Festival lineup

The AMERICANAFEST lineup now offers nearly 200 official showcasing artists appearing at the festival in Nashville from September 9-13, 2025, with the addition of Dwight Yoakam and The Secret Sisters, along with special events Honky Tonkin’ in Queens and Relix Night at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville. AMERICANAFEST highlights include:

Dwight Yoakam at Ascend Amphitheater: GRAMMY Award winner and country music icon Dwight Yoakam will bring The Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo tour to Ascend Amphitheater on September 9 for a headlining show with special guests Shooter Jennings & The Werewolves of Los Angeles + Ben Haggard.

The Secret Sisters & Maggie Rose with the Nashville Symphony: GRAMMY-nominated artists, The Secret Sisters and Maggie Rose, will perform live, orchestrated versions of their best-known songs at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Tuesday, September 9.

Honky Tonkin’ In Queens: Honky Tonkin’ in Queens presents the Official All-Star AMERICANAFEST Late-Night Party Jam. Featuring performances from Elle King and The Brethren Band with the Queens of the Honky Tonk. Don’t miss Lola Kirke, Summer Dean, Kaitlin Butts, Kristina Murray and more. (Thursday, September 11)

Joy Oladokun, Medium Build, Dawes and S.G. Goodman at The Blue Room. Showcases start at 7 p.m. Priority entry will be offered to AMERICANAFEST attendees with Gold and Silver Passes, followed by attendees with Festival wristbands. No tickets will be available online or at the door. A very limited number of tickets will be sold ($40, cash only, two-ticket limit) at Third Man Records on Thursday, September 11, at 11 a.m.

Relix Night at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville: Relix returns to AMERICANAFEST with incredible official showcases at Brooklyn Bowl. This year’s lineup includes Joshua Ray Walker, Kashus Culpepper, Kaitlin Butts and Reckless Kelly. (Thursday, September 11)

Honky Tonkin’ In Queens: Honky Tonkin’ in Queens presents the Official All-Star AMERICANAFEST Late-Night Party Jam. Featuring performances from Elle King and The Brethren Band with the Queens of the Honky Tonk. Don’t miss Lola Kirke, Summer Dean, Kaitlin Butts, Kristina Murray and more. (Thursday, September 11)

A Tribute to Luke Bell: An evening honouring the life and music of Luke Bell, one of the most authentic voices in country and americana. This special night is a celebration of Luke’s life, featuring performances from the friends and musicians who knew him best. Expect stories, songs and more. (Thursday, September 11)

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. A complete list of official showcasing artists and information on tickets can be found on the website.