If you enjoy country music, these top-tier festivals will delight. From red dirt artists to 90s icons, these events boast stellar lineups that will leave you singing all night!
Get ready to dance the night away at these incredible country music festivals 2023. Experience all that Nashville has to offer at these music-filled affairs, complete with food, drinks and merchandise!
CMA Fest
CMA Fest 2023 promises an incredible lineup, honoring some of country music’s biggest names. Set to take place June 8-11th in Nashville, Tennessee’s Nissan Stadium, fans can catch their favorite country artists perform across five stages at Nissan Stadium. Additional entertainment will include performances by Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs Dan + Shay Jordan Davis HARDY Tyler Hubbard Cody Johnson Miranda Lambert Little Big Town Ashley McBryde Tim McGraw Old Dominion Jon Pardi Carly Pearce and Keith Urban among many other artists!
CMA Fest continues to grow every year. Along with an amazing lineup of country music superstars, this year’s CMA Fest will showcase never-before-seen performances and air a three-hour primetime special on July 19. Elle King, Dierks Bentley and Lainey Wilson will co-host this year’s three-hour primetime special of CMA Fest.
CMA Fest 2023 will feature hundreds of artists on various stages throughout Nashville. The Chevrolet Vibes Stage will showcase up-and-coming talent while Riverfront Stage showcases some of genre’s newest artists. On Dr Pepper Amp Stage you can watch genre favorites as well as rising acts such as Hailey Whitters, Callista Clark, Erin Kinsey Seaforth Priscilla Block.
Ole Red’s brand new Platform Stage in Downtown will host performances by some of the most promising up-and-coming artists from a variety of genres such as country, pop and rock music – with artists hailing from Canada, Ireland and Australia among them.
Chevy will offer a vehicle lounge at Bridgestone Arena Plaza to keep music lovers cool while taking in all the action. Fans will have access to its latest electric vehicles such as Silverado EV and Bolt EV models in addition to having DJ spinning hot country mashups and healthy snacks available at this lounge.
The Chevrolet Ride of Country Music provides you with free transportation between locations at the festival’s campus. Simply catch it at 1 Symphony Place and 3rd Avenue or hail it whenever it passes nearby!
iHeartCountry Festival
The iHeartCountry Festival is an annual country music celebration hosted by iconic radio personality Bobby Bones on iHeart Radio and attended by some of country music’s biggest stars for an evening of singing, dancing, and fun. Each year in Austin Texas it brings out fans from near and far; 2018 lineup included up-and-comers as well as familiar favorites!
Luke Bryan will headline the 2023 iHeartCountry Fest as its main stage performer, while Kane Brown, Sam Hunt, Elle King Parker McCollum Cooper Alan and Jordan Davis will also perform. Furthermore, Daytime Village events occur before mainstage shows; many artists featured here have performed at previous years of this festival as well.
Artists typically perform five songs during a set. Rappers may have longer sets due to their lyrics; most bands, however, stick with this standard format. This gives audiences an opportunity to hear some of their favorite tracks while providing new fans a way to discover music they might otherwise never hear otherwise.
There are multiple ways to watch the iHeartCountry Festival, from television broadcasts on NBC each spring through streaming platforms like iHeartRadio’s app. It has earned impressive ratings.
This year’s iHeartCountry Festival will showcase country music’s top performers, such as Carrie Underwood and Dan + Shay. Other artists are set to take the stage as well; many other singers are expected to share their hits. Furthermore, fans have an opportunity to meet and greet their favorite artists, and purchase autographed merchandise.
iHeartRadio is one of the most listened-to radio networks in the U.S. and hosts many events, among them is its annual country music festival held each spring – one must-attend event for country music enthusiasts and up-and-coming artists alike! Tickets vary according to event ticketing costs online or from festival box offices; admission prices also differ.
Faster Horses
Brian O Connell created the Faster Horses festival and it has since become a country music tradition in the US. Every year thousands of country music fans attend this popular festival held in Brooklyn Michigan with an impressive line-up of artists performing.
Faster Horses festival offers more than just incredible performances – it also hosts many enjoyable activities that foster community spirit and bring people from different walks of life together. Fringe activities at this year’s Faster Horses include extended line dancing zones, handpicked local artisanal food vendors, thirst-quenching beverages, engaging art displays, towering Ferris wheel rides and competitive cornhole matches, just to name a few!
Country lovers looking to escape reality and hear some of their favorite performers will find this festival an ideal retreat. Offering premium camping facilities and various ticket types ranging from general admission to VIP packages, this year’s lineup includes Zac Brown Band and Luke Bryan as performers. Held from July 14-16 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan.
Northern California Wine Country Music Fest will also take place this summer, featuring over 40 country musicians in an enjoyable weekend of BBQ, music and wine tasting. Artists such as Ashley McBryde, Midland, Hailey Witters will all perform at this festival that provides the ideal place for friends to relax and unwind together.
Country music fans enjoy attending festivals as it provides them with the chance to dance to their favorite tunes and meet fellow country music enthusiasts. These events provide an unparalleled way to connect with fellow fans and form lasting memories – whether you are new or experienced to country music genre, these festivals provide an unforgettable experience!
Americanafest
AMERICANAFEST, hosted annually by the Americana Music Association, celebrates country, folk, roots, and blues music from both seasoned veterans and up-and-comers by gathering legendary artists together with up-and-comers for five days of discovery, insight, and connection. Among its features is an industry conference as well as raw showcases held across Nashville.
This year, AMERICANAFEST will take an in-depth look into Kentucky’s musical legacy through events and panels hosted in partnership with local tourism departments. Kentucky-based artists will feature prominently across a number of music showcases as well as daytime events including panel discussions with celebrated writers, songwriters and musicians.
AMERICANAFEST 2023 is an essential event for music enthusiasts. The lineup is diverse and eclectic, featuring Amythyst Kiah, Fruition, Dom Flemons, William Prince, Adeem the Artist Tanner Usrey Bowen*Young Bahamas plus other artists and surprises such as “Pitch Meeting”, pairing singer-songwriters with musicians to provide electric guitars, rhythm sections, harmony parts or keyboards to amplify their performances.
Inclusivity is at the core of this festival and celebrated through programs like Autumn Nicholas and Vidalia Anne Gentry’s “Americana Proud”, an LGBTQIA+ showcase hosted by Autumn Nicholas and Vidalia Anne Gentry that seeks to highlight LGBTQIA+ voices. Also notable is Alisa Amador on guitar, Phoebe Hunt on fiddle, and Kaia Kater on banjo performing in “Three Voices, Three Instruments.”
On Wednesday, September 20, the AMERICANAFEST Honors & Awards will take place at Ryman Auditorium and will stream live via Circle Network as well as simulcast on radio stations nationwide. Hosted by Americana and AIMP (Association of Independent Music Publishers), it will air live via SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country as well as terrestrial stations WRLT, WSM and WMOT in Nashville area; tickets range from $90 (obstructed view) to $225; VIP tickets may also be purchased; for more information visit their official AMERICANAFEST website here