AMERICANAFEST 2025
The 25th annual AMERICANAFEST will return to Nashville September 9-13, 2025, bringing together fans and industry professionals alike for a celebration of American roots music through nightly showcase performances, business panels, networking opportunities and one-of-a-kind special events across Music City.
All Acme x AMERICANAFEST events are FREE and open to the public. Passes are available for other nightly events and special showcases.
Check out the AMERICANAFEST app for the full schedule of shows, events, and more!
Passes for the 25th annual AMERICANAFEST are on sale now!
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Event Date: September 9, 2025 from 4PM-late (Central Time)
TWO STAGES of live music, vintage markets, visual artists, tintype photography, flash tattoos, and more.
The show is FREE and all ages — but we’ll be accepting donations and raffling off guitars, merch bundles, and other exciting packages to raise monkey and spread awareness for Songs For Kids, an incredible organization providing music mentorship + programs for kids and young adults with disabilities and illnesses across the USA.
4:20pm-4:50pm: West Texas Exiles
4:35pm-5:05pm: Gritty Flyright
5pm-5:30pm: The Pink Stones
5:15pm-5:45pm: Chris Canturbury
5:40pm-6:10pm: Laney Jones & The Spirits
5:55pm-6:25pm: Judy Blank
6:20pm-6:50pm: Lamont Landers
6:35pm -7:05pm: Kirby Baby
7pm-7:30pm: Clay Street Unit
7:15pm-7:45pm: The Wildmans
7:40pm-8:10pm: The Songs For Kids Band
7:55pm-8:35pm: Tommy Prine
8:20pm-8:50pm: Rayland Baxter
8:35pm-9:05pm: Michigander
9pm-10:15pm: Paul McDonald & The Mourning Doves
9:15pm-9:45pm: Z.G. Smith
9:55pm-close: Hula Hi-FiLate Night Set: 10:25pm-close: Dee Oh Gee
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Event Date: September 10 from 11:30am-2:30pm (Central Time)
Open to the public and festival badge holders, enjoy performances from some of Oklahoma’s most talented musicians including Ramsey Thornton, Mallory Eagle, and The Imaginaries.
11:30AM: Ramsey Thorton
12:15PM: Mallory Eagle
1:15PM: The Imaginaries
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Event Date: September 10, 2025 from 3:00-6:00PM (Central Time)
Join us for Black Mountain Management Happy Hour from 3-6PM (right before the Americana Music Association’s Honors & Awards Show).
Presented by Lake Cumberland Tourism, Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience and Cornbread Hemp.
3PM: Bedford
3:30PM: Cody Lee Meece
4PM: Eric Bolander
4:30PM: Ben Sollee
5PM: Bee Taylor
5:30PM: Dee Oh Gee
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Event Date: Thursday, September 11 from 12:00 – 5:00pm (Central Time)
From the signature blend of harmonies of The Burney Sisters to soulful storyteller Hollan and the electrifying Jayne & The Huntsmen, the second annual Rocket City Ramble will showcase what Huntsville area artists have to offer. Audience favorites The LeBlanc Family Band and Mike Farris & Steve Knight will also bring their seasoned chops, while Treetop & The Gifted will deliver a high-energy set that perfectly captures the city’s creative momentum.
Event is FREE and open to both AMERICANAFEST badge holders and the public.
12:15 PM: Treetop & The Gifted
1:00 PM: The Burney Sisters
1:45 PM: Hollan
2:30 PM: Mike Farris & Steve Knight
3:15 PM: The LeBlanc Family Band
4:00 PM: Jayne & The Huntsmen
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Event Date: Friday, September 12 from 12:00 – 6:00pm (Central Time)
Lineup
TBA: 12:00pm
Gilbert Louie Ray: 12:30pm
Rah Rah Rabbitt: 1:05pm
Nathan Jacques: 1:40pm
The Far West: 2:15pm
Kimmi Bitter: 2:50pm
Mike Miz: 3:25pm
Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters: 4:00pm
Francis Blume: 4:35pm
Tawny Ellis: 5:10pm
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Event Date: September 12, 2025 from 3:00-6:00PM (Central Time)
Presented by Louisville Tourism, LouGrass is Louisville’s take on Kentucky’s beloved bluegrass music—born in the hills of Appalachia and raised on acoustic instruments and rich traditions. It’s a celebration of Kentucky roots music that blends bluegrass with Americana, blues, jazz, and more.
3-3:45PM: Hollerin Crows
4-4:45PM: The Song Sparrows
5-5:45PM: Whiskey Bent Valley Boys
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Event Date: September 13 from 11:30am-2:15pm (Central Time)
Come enjoy our weekly Saturday mornin’ Soul Brunch featuring Nashville’s legendary R&B / Soul singer Charles “Wigg” Walker, but with a twist!
He’s shared stages with James Brown, Jackie Wilson, Etta James, Wilson Pickett, Little Willie John, Otis Redding, and Sam Cooke to name a few, and we’re lucky to welcome him to our own.
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Jammin' out since 2014!
Event Date: September 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM (Central Time)
Lineup
3pm - Rachel Cole
3:45pm - Eliza Thorn
4:30pm - Mallory Eagle
5:15pm - Slimdan
⬇ Check out our official AMERICANAFEST playlist to listen to some of our artists before they hit the stage! ⬇
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