Celebrate the incredible Americana music community during AMERICANAFEST, our annual music festival and conference, taking place Sept. 19-23, 2023 in Nashville, TN.

For over 20 years now, our community has gathered in Music City for music discovery, industry insight, quality hangs and unforgettable times in over 70 venues. AMERICANAFEST brings together legendary artists, the next generation of rising stars and industry professionals for five days of music and education.

Daytime conference activities and sessions are held at our host hotel, The Westin Nashville. Evening showcases are held at a host of prestigious music venues throughout the city.

Americana Festival 31 Tigers Show Case / Lisa Solo Free to Festival and Conference attendees

Free to Americana conference and Festival Goers. 3RD Annual Andy's Americana Mitzvah! w/ Amy Speace, Michael Cerveris / Loose Cattle, Jon Byrd & Paul Niehaus, Lisa Sanders, Amilia K Spicer, Heather Mae and of course Amelia White and Hello June

Randi's Revival 5th Floor of the Cambria Hotel w / an array of exceptional talented Singer & Songwriters

Confirmed September 30th artists to date include Amilia K Spicer, Will Hawkins, Lisa Sanders & Brown Sugar, Alan Roy Scott, Cynthia Brando, James Combs, Tia Adamson, Nick Justice, The Dennis & Laura Show, Lisa Turner, Bobbo Byrnes and Dave Preston. The Idyllwild Songwriters Festival is a free, outdoor public event presenting a diverse cross-section of local, regional, national and international singer-songwriters under the high mountain pines. The event raises funds for the Idyllwild Help Center, and is preceded by a Listening Room Songwriting Retreat, with participant songs debuted on the festival.