NCVC Press Release

Nashville’s July 4th will Showcase 30+ Local Artists and Diverse Music Scene

Expanded America 250 Celebration to Span Two Days and Five Stages with Largest Ever Fireworks and Drone Show.
Two Major Announcements, including Main Stage Headliners, to be Announced on Monday.

June 12, 2026

by Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp

NASHVILLE – Nashville’s Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th presented by Dr Pepper will celebrate Music City’s vibrant music scene with more than 30 local artists, bands and DJs performing across five stages over two days, showcasing a diverse range of musical styles. Two major announcements, including the superstar headliners from multiple genres and decades set to take the main stage, will be announced on Monday.

The America 250 celebration in downtown Nashville on July 3-4, 2026, will showcase some of the city’s standout talent, including country singer-songwriter Brittney Spencer, who was a featured artist on Beyoncé’s GRAMMY-nominated album Cowboy Carter; Latin country artist MŌRIAH, who has appeared in both film and theater; multi-instrumentalist and CMA Musician of the Year Charlie Worsham; and soul singer Kenny Sharp, who performed on The Kelly Clarkson Show earlier this year, as well as the GRAMMY-winning Nashville Symphony. Audiences will also enjoy rock, jazz, blues, salsa, R&B, bluegrass, Americana, funk, Zydeco, hip-hop, pop and more throughout the two-day event.

The music on July 3 will feature two specially curated lineups. FEMcountry, a platform dedicated to supporting rising female artists, will present an all-female lineup, while the 615 Indie Live Stage, in partnership with Music Venue Alliance Nashville, will showcase independent artists. On July 4, the Public Square Park Stage will feature performances highlighting jazz, blues, soul and R&B.

The Fireworks and Drone Show presented by Crav’n Flavor® will feature 1,000 drones and be the largest fireworks show in the city’s history, filling more of the sky above the Cumberland River than ever before. For the first time, Nashville’s fireworks display will feature 12-inch shells, the largest ever launched in the city. More than three times larger in volume and weight than the 8-inch shells used in previous years, each shell weighs more than 20 pounds and soars 1,200 feet into the air before bursting into a display spanning more than 1,000 feet across. The show will also include more than 1,000 floating flares, creating the illusion of lights suspended above the Cumberland River and adding another dramatic visual element to the show. The show’s two-minute finale will once again rank among the most powerful in the country, featuring thousands of fireworks, more than 1,000 salute “boomers” and a vibrant spectrum of colors.

The performances, along with the fireworks and drone show, are free and open to the public. The event drives significant economic activity, supporting local businesses, generating tax revenue and boosting tourism across the city. The event has regularly drawn more than 200,000 attendees – and a record-breaking 365,000 in 2025, generating a record $23.8 million in estimated direct visitor spending.

“We’re excited to celebrate the depth, diversity and unmatched artistry of Nashville’s music community this Independence Day, alongside the largest fireworks and drone show in the city’s history,” said Marcus Whitney, chair of the NCVC Board of Directors and founding partner of Jumpstart Health. “Music City is home to an extraordinary pipeline of talent, and we’re proud to showcase more than 30 of these incredible Nashville artists and bands. This free event truly has something for everyone, giving visitors and locals alike a chance to come together and celebrate Music City while creating meaningful economic benefit.”

Let Freedom Sing! is partnering with Operation Stand Down Tennessee, which engages and empowers veterans and their families across Middle and West Tennessee with housing assistance, career development, food support and community connection. One dollar from each event t-shirt will go to Operation Stand Down. Attendees are encouraged to make a donation at osdtn.org/musiccity4thofjuly. Operation Stand Down will be near the Amazon Family Fun Zone to answer questions and share more about their work. Families can check out the organization’s branded Jeep, a favorite with kids, as well as an outreach vehicle that helps bring services directly to veterans across the community.

A Prelude to the Fourth, Friday, July 3
*Artists and times subject to change.

A Prelude to the Fourth on July 3 will feature two stages, along with games, inflatables and activations at the free Amazon Family Fun Zone in Walk of Fame Park from noon to 5 p.m. Other areas will close at 7 p.m.

Southwest Airlines® Stage at the Amazon Family Fun Zone featuring FEMcountry artists with emcee Amber Anderson and DJ Sister Sprouse

615 Indie Live Stage at The Green at Riverfront Park with DJ Jason Eskridge

Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th, Saturday, July 4
*Artists and times subject to change.

On Independence Day, five stages will be activated along with the free Amazon Family Fun Zone at Walk of Fame Park from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Southwest Airlines® Stage at the Amazon Family Fun Zone at Walk of Fame Park with DJ Rod Youree

The Green at Riverfront Park Stage with emcee Brad Schmitt and DJ Rideout

Public Square Park Stage at the Historic Metro Courthouse with emcee Kenny Smoov and DJ Smoke

Jack Daniel’s Broadway Stage at First and Broadway for the main show from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. with emcee Kelly Sutton, Operation Song and DJ Coach

4:00 – 4:50 p.m. | DJ Coach
4:50 – 5:05 p.m. | Main show opens with a welcome from Emcee Kelly Sutton, remarks from Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, Color Guard and National Anthem, Operation Song and more.

Multi-genre headlining performances to follow until 9:30 p.m.

Ascend Amphitheater Stage for the Fireworks and Drone Show presented by Crav’n Flavor® (Gates open at 4:00 p.m.)

9:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Nashville Symphony under the direction of Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez

All daytime stage areas will remain open, with video screens and audio feeds broadcasting July 4th evening programming, including headlining performances and the GRAMMY-winning Nashville Symphony.

Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th presented by Dr Pepper is produced by Music City Inc., the foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, for the city of Nashville. The free, family-friendly event was created to entertain Nashvillians and attract visitors to generate economic activity and tax revenue for the city. This will be the 23rd annual celebration produced by Music City Inc. through the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and the 42nd in the city.

Let Freedom Sing! partners with local organizations to give back to the community and to make the event more accessible, sustainable and safe.

For the second year, the event will include the Sober Space Hangout in partnership with Cumberland Heights. Sober Space is located on Gay Street Connector near the First Aid Tent.
Let Freedom Sing! will be a Safe Bar event, with key bar and security staff trained in bystander intervention and awareness about alcohol’s role in sexual assault. For more information, visit linktr.ee/SafeBarTN.
Volunteers with Red Frogs USA help create a positive presence at music festivals. They will have a tent at the Amazon Family Fun Zone at Walk of Fame Park, on Second Avenue North, at The Green, and at Public Square Park, where they will provide free phone charging and give away cups of water to help keep everyone hydrated and provide sunscreen. Red Frogs volunteers will also rove the event site to ensure patrons are safe and to provide immediate help where needed.
The NCVC will continue sustainability practices from previous years, including recycling cardboard, aluminum and plastic; recycling solid grease and grease water; composting; and using energy-saving LED lights in video and lighting, as well as solar powered lights.
- New this year: Upcycling signage for re-use as art supplies through Smart Art + Craft Supplies, including vinyl banner material that SmartArt will produce into durable, reusable tote bags.
- Care Kitchen Outreach will pick up extra catered food to distribute to local nonprofits.
- Compost Nashville will collect organic waste material at compost stations at the Amazon Family Fun Zone in Walk of Fame Park, along First Avenue North near Riverfront Park and on First Avenue South near The Green at Riverfront Park.
Accessibility features will include ADA platforms at the Jack Daniel’s Broadway Stage, Riverfront Park and Ascend Amphitheater, as well as an ASL interpreter at the Broadway Stage.
A partnership with KultureCity will provide Sensory Bags (limited supplies) at locations on Rep. John Lewis Way near Broadway and on Second Avenue South, where a Sensory Room also will be located.

Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th is presented by Dr Pepper and partners include Advance Financial, Budweiser, Crav’n Flavor®, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc, Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut, Folds of Honor Tennessee, General Jackson Showboat, Goodies, Gibson, Jack Daniel’s, Lightning 100, Luzianne® Tea, Nashville International Airport, NUTRL, Omni Nashville Hotel, Southwest Airlines®, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Tennessee Highway Safety Office: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk, The Peanut Patch, USA TODAY, 95.5 WSM, 103.3, 92Q, 97.9 The BIG98, 105.9 The Rock and 101.1 The Beat.

Exclusive viewing of the Fireworks and Drone Show presented by Crav’n Flavor® is offered. This family-friendly experience offers premium seating overlooking the Cumberland River, summer snacks and video screens of the main stage performances. This experience is known to sell out quickly and space is limited: Lodging Package or Ticket.

Visit Music City offers a complimentary Trip Planner service to help visitors make the most of their July 4th trip. Call or text a Nashville Expert to begin planning: 615-259-4700.

Abigail Ragan

Abigail Ragan is a rising country artist dedicated to bringing back the heart and soul of traditional country while adding her own fresh perspective. With a growing fanbase and praise for her debut singles, she channels both passion and authenticity into every performance. She recently won the Nashville Palace & 103.5 Battle of the Bands contest.

Ashland Craft

Known for her fearless, soul-bearing storytelling and sonic grit, CMT Next Women of Country honoree and Pandora Country Arist to Watch Ashland Craft first established her unique brand of country music with the release of her acclaimed debut album, Travelin’ Kind in 2021. Drawing inspiration from legends like Def Leppard, Chris Stapleton, Bonnie Raitt, The Chicks, and Sheryl Crow, her prowess can now be heard on most recent project release, Dive Bar Beauty Queen, available now and featuring current radio single, “Lie A Little.” In addition to ongoing music releases, Craft has shared the stage with notable names like Zac Brown Band, Ashley McBryde, Marcus King, Cody Johnson, Brothers Osborne, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Ian Munsick, and Elvie Shane. Most recently, she supported Cody Johnson on The Leather Tour, Tucker Wetmore on his Waves on a Sunset Tour, and Luke Bryan on his Country Song Come On Tour. ashlandcraft.com

Boy Orbison

Boy Orbison might call his style “Dad Rock” with a smirk, but he knows exactly what he’s doing. He grew up in the 90s on a steady diet of grunge gods and alt-rock titans that dominated his clock radio and are still enjoyed by anyone lucky enough to remember the glory days of VH1. Boy Orbison playfully blends nostalgic guitar crunch, sweet melodies and quirky storytelling, delivered with tongue-in-cheek charm. Self-aware and irresistibly catchy, Boy Orbison is on a mission to make “Dad Rock” cool, loud, and fun.

Brittney Spencer

Brittney Spencer is a genre-defying singer-songwriter, celebrated for her free spirit and her remarkable ability to craft songs that blend life, truth, and imagination. Dubbed “Nashville’s new star” by CBS Mornings, Brittney has earned acclaim from The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, Variety, Billboard, Consequence, and more. Since the release of her debut album, My Stupid Life, Brittney has been featured on major platforms including CBS Saturday Morning, NPR Tiny Desk, TODAY Show, Good Morning America, The Daily Show, Austin City Limits, and NPR All Things Considered. She has also been recognized in prestigious lists such as 2024 Grammys Artists to Watch, Variety’s 2024 Most Anticipated Albums, People Magazine’s One to Watch, and Rolling Stone’s Future Artist. My Stupid Life was produced by Grammy-winning Daniel Tashian, Marcus “MarcLo” Lomax, and Romil Hemnani, with collaborations from Grace Potter, Maren Morris, Abbey Cone, and Sarah Buxton. The album also features standout guitar contributions by Jason Isbell. Brittney has toured extensively, sharing stages with artists like Jason Isbell, The Highwomen, Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire, Bob Weir, Maren Morris, Brandi Carlile, Marcus King, and Grace Potter. Her notable festival appearances include CMA Fest, Railbird, Stagecoach, ACL, CMC Rocks, Tortuga Festival, Essence Festival, and Hyde Park’s BTS Festival, where she opened for Bruce Springsteen and The Chicks. In addition to releasing her critically acclaimed debut album, Brittney made her Billboard Hot 100 debut at No. 27 as a featured artist on Beyoncé’s “Blackbird” from the GRAMMY-nominated album Cowboy Carter. Spencer steps into a new chapter following her recent signing to MNRK, and is gearing up to release her highly anticipated project, led by the first single “Sober Thoughts.” She will be hitting the stage across the United States alongside Bob Dylan and Shaboozy, as she continues to expand her reach and captivate new audiences. brittneyspencer.com

Charlie Worsham

Charlie Worsham is a rare triple-threat and is celebrated as a world-class virtuoso, a soulful vocalist, and one of Nashville's most respected songwriters and musicians. He is both the 2024 CMA Musician of the Year and CMA Touring Musician of the Year, as well as a two-time ACM Acoustic Guitar Player of the Year. As a first-call collaborator among Nashville’s elite, he has penned songs recorded by artists including Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs and Dierks Bentley. Whether standing center-stage at the Grand Ole Opry or working in the studio with icons like Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves or Carrie Underwood, Worsham’s influence shapes the very sound of modern country music. Beyond the fretboard, he has emerged as a premier chronicler of American music history. He serves as a bridge between tradition and innovation as the host of the Air Castle Community Hour on WSM and Pickers Radio on Apple Music. His curiosity is on full display in his podcast, Mississippi on the Map. He also hosts 50 Years From Home, a landmark year-long series of intimate conversations with his hero, Vince Gill, celebrating Gill’s half-century career in Nashville. 2026 marks a prolific new chapter for Worsham as he prepares for the release of his new album. Fans can follow the journey through a steady rollout of singles and special appearances. charlieworsham.com

Denitia

On her last album, Sunset Drive, Denitia shares her story of going after something new — a life back in Nashville, where she attended college, immersed in both the city’s roots music scene and the community of the artist collective Black Opry — while experiencing the menagerie of emotions that come with leaving behind what you knew and starting over. Across the album, she draws from the country and alternative rock music she listened to growing up: the songs of artists such as the Eagles, Vince Gill, Waylon Jennings, Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, and Neil Young, ever present in her life; and the decade she spent entrenched in Brooklyn’s indie music scene. Denitia’s music has been featured in the films Nanny and The Invitation, as well as in the series Better Things (FX), Broad City (Comedy Central), Dear White People (Netflix), Shrinking (Apple TV+), and The Terminal List (Amazon). She has toured extensively with the Black Opry Revue; been invited to perform at the National Museum of African American Music and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville; and shared stages with Jason Isbell, Amythyst Kiah, Joy Oladokun, and Allison Russell, among other artists. In 2023, Denitia earned one of five spots in a residency hosted by the Black Opry and WXPN, was named to Rissi Palmer’s Color Me Country class, and was one of three artists selected for CMT and mtheory’s Equal Access cohort. The momentum continued in 2024: Denitia was one of CMT’s 2024 Next Women of Country; was named an artist to watch by the Nashville Scene; made her Grand Ole Opry debut and opened shows for Mickey Guyton in 2024. Denitia was a featured vocalist in Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony, and she continues touring throughout 2026. Denitia’s next album is slated for release in partnership with Thirty Tigers with new music out later this year. denitia.com

Joe West Band

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Joe West is the house band for the Nashville International Airport, and his music serves as a warm welcome to thousands who visit and call Nashville home. He is described as a cross between Kenny Rogers, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, and Merle Haggard. He has had multiple performances at the world-famous Bluebird Cafe, private events at the home of the legendary Naomi Judd and opened for Keith Urban, Sara Evans and The Wooten Brothers. He was a finalist on the Charlie Daniels Round-Up and has performed at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the National Museum of African American Music and The Kennedy Center. He is the son of Sarge and Shirley West, the first and only African American Country and Western Duo. He was raised on a healthy diet of traditional country music, rock, folk, blues, and jazz. West is a survivor of a dissected aorta and considers his life to be a miracle and himself to be “the richest man in the world.” hestherichestman.com

Kenny Sharp

Kenny Sharp is a singer, songwriter and producer known for his signature genre-bending sound he calls “Brown Liquor Music.” Sharp began his career as a rapper focused on lyrical skill before signing with mentor LunchMoney Lewis to Prescription Songs. He has since become a sought-after name for his lyrics and melodies by film and television sync teams as well as music producers, artists and songwriters across genres, including hip-hop, pop and country. Sharp is a dynamic entertainer whose live show is reminiscent of Muddy Waters, Sly and the Family Stone and James Brown. He performed on The Kelly Clarkson Show on February 5, and released his new EP called Speakeasy on February 13. BrownLiquorMusic.live

Kylie Frey

Singer-songwriter Kylie Frey is a modern-day troubadour with a bold, independent spirit that infuses her rich storytelling and traditional country style. She grew up in a rodeo family, learning to rope and ride at a young age, but it was her relentless desire to sing in front of a crowd that drove her to Nashville. Signed to Carnival Music in 2021, Frey recently landed her first major label cut with “One Night in Tulsa,” recorded and released by one of her musical heroes, Reba McEntire. Now, with 13 No. 1 singles on Texas radio, Frey’s affinity for the stage and the road continues to gain momentum. She made her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2023, was a semi-finalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent and was named a CMT Next Women of Country in 2024. She won Female Artist of the Year at the 2025-26 Texas CMA Awards and Female Vocalist of the Year and at the 2025-26 Texas Regional Radio & Music Awards. With her latest EP Half A Mind, featuring her fastest-rising single to date, “Fort Worth,” a duet with Randall King, she continues to establish herself as an undeniably familiar yet fresh voice in country music, poised for her biggest chapter yet.

Les Kerr and The Bayou Band

Les Kerr and The Bayou Band bring blues, bluegrass, Zydeco, rock and Cajun music together to create their “Hillbilly Blues Caribbean Rock & Roll,” an upbeat combination that follows the bandleader’s influences from his native Gulf Coast to Music City. A fixture in the Nashville music scene, the group has performed at many festivals and has headlined annual Mardi Gras celebrations at Nashville’s famed Bluebird Cafe since 1992. Although the band plays in other cities too, they make sure to keep plenty of Music City events and venues in their schedule. Among them are Nashville’s official Independence Day celebration, the Grand Ole Opry House, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Southern Festival of Books, the Red Caboose Park Concert Series and events for the Nashville Predators and the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament. Les has released 12 albums, including As Is and Child of Highway Ninety. leskerr.com

Madison Hughes

Madison Hughes grew up in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, rooted in the same coastal Southern soil that gave the world Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ray Charles, and the Allman Brothers. She started writing songs because heartbreak cracked her open and she didn’t know how else to get it out. She’s never been great at saying the hard things out loud. Turns out she can sing them. She moved to Nashville in 2022 and released her debut LP All That I Am in 2025, followed by the EP Desperate Man. Her songs are a mixed bag: grunge-folk one minute, country soul the next, a little blues, a little indie, whatever the feeling calls for.

MŌRIAH

MŌRIAH is reshaping country music by widening the circle around it as an American storyteller whose roots trace from Southern California to El Paso and deep into her family’s Mexican heritage. A second-generation American, she grew up between mariachi bands and country radio, quinceañeras and Texas roadhouses, never realizing that her blended world would one day define her sound. That sound comes to life on her bilingual EPs Nice Life and Buena Vida, which she describes as “Tennessee soul meets Mexicana style” and recorded in English and Spanish. In September, MŌRIAH made her Grand Ole Opry debut after discovering how few Mexican American and Hispanic artists had stood in the circle before her. Named a 2024 CMT Next Woman of Country, she opened that year’s CMA Fest with a mariachi-backed performance and continues to challenge and expand the boundaries of country music. On the silver screen, MŌRIAH held the starring role in “Because of Gracia” and also portrayed legendary singer Loyce Whiteman in the Ronald Reagan biopic “Reagan,” alongside Dennis Quaid. MŌRIAH also made her theatrical debut in “Journey to Bethlehem,” a cinematic musical starring Antonio Banderas which premiered worldwide in November 2023. She was Bathsheba in the television series “The Chosen,” and in 2026, she stars in the big screen thriller “MIMICs,” opposite Kristoffer Polaha (“Wonder Woman” and “Jurassic World: Dominion”). moriahofficial.com

New Translations

Since their 2021 emergence, New Translations have been electrifying stages with a high-voltage fusion of synth-driven indie rock, new wave nostalgia, and alt-pop. This five-piece powerhouse has rapidly become synonymous with emotionally charged, high-impact performances, transforming every show into a cathartic, communal experience. Their undeniable live prowess has already propelled them to major stages, including Bonnaroo and a coveted 2025 tour supporting Rainbow Kitten Surprise. Their debut album, Vacation, is a masterclass in channeling influences from ’80s post-punk, dream pop, and shoegaze into anthemic explorations of vulnerability and transformation. Featuring standout singles like “Coldest Century,” “Voided Velvet” ft. Michigander, and “Post Hang,” Vacation showcases the band’s innate ability to craft expansive soundscapes without sacrificing raw, personal storytelling. The project has already garnered significant critical acclaim, landing them on the radar of tastemakers such as Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, FLOOD, and The Tennessean. New Translations are expertly balancing retro textures with a distinctly modern voice, staking their claim in a lane entirely their own. newtranslations.co

Regi Wooten and Friends

Nashville-based Elijah Reginald Wooten aka Regi Wooten is known internationally for his virtuosity on guitar and mesmerizing performances. His musical abilities shine across all genres, including R&B, country, pop, rock, jazz, funk and international. When performing with his band, Regi Wooten and Friends, band members include Brian Cornish, Steve Forrest, Nioshi Jackson, Erik Blue and Ron D. Wooten plays at Rudy’s Jazz Room every Wednesday. The band recently wrapped tours across the U.S. and Australia and will head to Canada, Europe, and Asia later this year. His career highlights include: dancing on stage with James Brown at age 5 with brothers Roy and Rudy; touring with Curtis Mayfield at age 14 with his brothers; touring internationally with Ginger Baker of Cream and Jonas Hellborg; playing Melbourne, Australia with bassist Ralphe Armstrong; recording and providing vocals for bassist Krzysztof Scieranski in Europe; playing France with Chess Records songwriter Cash McCall; playing guitar for Victor Wooten Band and touring with the Wooten Brothers; and playing with BeBe and CeCe Winans and other artists. After playing Prince’s 40th Birthday Party at Paisley Park, Prince sought out Wooten privately to play his legendary orange guitar. thewootenbrothers.com

SanRafaelBand

Nashville-based Rafael Vasquez fuses Latin jazz with the broader adult contemporary market, taking the reigns as a leading Latin artist in Music City. His music is a unique combination of the fiery guitar lines of Santana, the classical technique of Andreas Segovia, and the soulful and gritty vocal sound reminiscent of Sting. This compelling blend of jazz, blues and rock has created a new and popular sound that combines the best of salsa, Latin jazz, and rock. Rafael’s newest musical project, El Cine del Corazon (The Theater of the Heart), is a joint project between Acklen Entertainment and Belmont University. The collection contains an eclectic range of styles—from flamenco guitar to classic Latin rock.

Striking Matches

Striking Matches is the Nashville duo of Sarah Zimmermann and Justin Davis, known for their electrifying chemistry, captivating songwriting, and rootsy, raw, guitar-driven sound. Blending blues and Americana with modern edge, they've carved out a space where grit meets groove, and where harmony-rich hooks collide with soulful storytelling. After breaking out with multiple songs featured on the hit show Nashville, Striking Matches toured extensively across the United States, UK, and Europe, building a loyal grassroots following and earning the UK’s “International Act of the Year.” Their work has earned praise for its emotional firepower and dynamic live energy. Now independent and fiercely self-driven, Striking Matches continues to grow their audience through unforgettable performances, international touring, and a deep connection with fans. With new music rolling out in 2026, the duo is ushering in their boldest and most authentic chapter yet. strikingmatches.com

The Brummies

The Brummies exist in the space between now and nostalgia, crafting immersive soundscapes that feel both familiar and otherworldly. Rooted in storytelling and sonic experimentation, their music fuses shimmering melodies, dynamic rhythms, and a relentless curiosity for the unknown. With their new album Drift Theory, The Brummies continue to evolve, exploring themes of connection, time, and identity through a kaleidoscopic lens. thebrummies.com

The Foxies

The Foxies have always written songs for outsiders, but their newest chapter finds the band digging deeper than ever before. Trading bright-eyed optimism for hard-earned perspective, the Nashville group blends alternative rock, shimmering indie textures, and their signature explosive live energy into songs that wrestle with depression, fading dreams, loneliness, and the search for meaning. Influenced by artists like Wet Leg and Yumi Zouma, The Foxies balance darkness with catharsis, turning uncertainty into connection. Their new EP, Warning Sign, which is slated for a fall 2026 release, lives somewhere between basement walls and city lights, where disappointment, hope, and self-discovery collide. Onstage, that vulnerability transforms into something bigger: a colorful, communal celebration built on one simple message—you’re loved.

The Magi

The Magi brings together Damien Horne, Kenny Carter, and David “DJ” Lee, three seasoned artists, songwriters and producers united by purpose and passion. With experience spanning arenas, festivals, clubs and churches, they create music that uplifts and connects. Blending acoustic soul, bass grooves, beatboxing and rich vocals, their sound is organic, energetic and uniquely their own. Expanding the vision, they’ve invited other gifted musicians into the fold to form the Super Magi Brothers, a next-level, high-energy extension that elevates the sound and experience even further. One group. One sound. One unforgettable vibe. themagimusic.com

The Nashville Soul Experience

Under the leadership of Jason Eskridge, The Nashville Soul Experience is a powerhouse collective of touring and studio veterans whose credits include Zac Brown Band, Gladys Knight, Lyle Lovett, HARDY, Lainey Wilson, Elle King, Stephen Marley, CeCe Winans, Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal, Jonny Lang, and countless others. Rooted in deep musicality and decades of stage experience, the group delivers a high-energy blend of classic and contemporary soul, bringing timeless grooves, rich harmonies, and undeniable feel to every performance. From smooth, slow-burning ballads to full-on dance floor anthems, The Nashville Soul Experience doesn’t just play the music...they LIVE it, creating a show that’s as authentic as it is unforgettable.

The Nashville Symphony

The Nashville Symphony inspires and engages audiences across Middle Tennessee with extraordinary live orchestral music experiences. Founded in 1946, the Symphony is celebrated for its commitment to contemporary American orchestral music, innovative programming across genres, and a prolific recording legacy, earning 14 GRAMMY® Awards and 27 nominations. The Symphony reaches nearly 550,000 annually through award-winning education programs and community initiatives and connects with almost 13 million worldwide through recordings, broadcasts, and streaming. The Nashville Symphony is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching its community and inspiring the next generation of music lovers. nashvillesymphony.org

The Woods

The Woods aren’t just a band; they’re a place where genres and generations overlap, blending the three-part harmonies of 1970s folk-rock with the hooks of modern-day country music. The result is a polished sound that’s both fresh and familiar, created by a trio of Nashville-based singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists who breathe new life into old-school influences. On their debut EP Nowhere Is Somewhere, bandmates Dan O’Rourke, Raquel Cole, and Leland Rooney showcase not only the writing chops that sent their first single, “World’s On Fire,” into the Top 50 on the Music Row Country Breakout Chart The stacked vocals, entwined guitarmonies and melodic hooks make the Woods a band that is at once is both familiar and fresh. Produced by Grammy-winning producer Blake Chancey (The Dixie Chicks, Little Big Town) and recorded in the wake of The Woods’ arena tour with Tim McGraw, Nowhere Is Somewhere serves as a reintroduction to one of Nashville’s most promising exports. Their full length album will be released this summer with their first single, “Same Boat,” kicking things off.

The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and Visit Music City

The mission of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and Visit Music City is to maximize the economic contribution of the convention and tourism industry to the community by developing and marketing Nashville as a premier destination. Visit the NCVC’s website at visitmusiccity.com and follow us on social media @VisitMusicCity.

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