Billboard Country Live Adds Chase Rice, Drew Baldridge, The Band Perry, Corey Kent & More to Nashville Lineup
Hunter Hayes, Lanie Gardner, The Grimm, Ty Myers, Alana Springsteen, Alexandra Kay, Ashley Cooke, Braxton Keith, Kaitlin Butts, Priscilla Block, Something Out West & Stella Lefty also join lineup.
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On Tuesday (May 19), Billboard announced additional artists for the lineup of the highly anticipated Billboard Country Live, taking place June 4-5, 2026, at Category 10 in Nashville. Building on the momentum of previously announced headliners The Red Clay Strays and Tucker Wetmore, the two-day event has added an elite roster of country music’s most exciting stars to the bill, including Chase Rice, Drew Baldridge, The Band Perry, Corey Kent and more.
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On Thursday, June 4, reigning CMA Awards vocal group of the year The Red Clay Strays will take the stage alongside a powerhouse slate of newly added talent including Chase Rice, Corey Kent, Drew Baldridge, Hunter Hayes, Lanie Gardner, The Band Perry, The Grimm and Ty Myers. On Friday, June 5, ACM new male artist of the year Tucker Wetmore will perform with an impressive supporting lineup featuring Alana Springsteen, Alexandra Kay, Ashley Cooke, Braxton Keith, Kaitlin Butts, Priscilla Block, Something Out West and Stella Lefty. Both days will feature a full slate of buzzy names and surprise guests throughout the celebration.
These showcase-style concerts will take place at Category 10 in Nashville, providing an immersive live experience in the heart of downtown, with select gear provided by Gibson — the iconic global instrument brand headquartered in Nashville. Both days are free and open to the public with RSVP at live.billboard.com/country.
The week’s festivities officially kick off Wednesday, June 3, with a rooftop gathering at Category 10 honoring Billboard’s Country Power Players. This premier event recognizes the most influential executives and industry tastemakers shaping the trajectory of the genre today.
Billboard is proud to partner with Under Armour for this year’s events. As a Category Partner of Billboard Country Live, Under Armour and the Bouncy Tee will have a presence across key event touchpoints through integrated branding and fan-facing experiences designed to connect the product with country music audiences in a natural and relevant way.
