NOTABLE CANADIANS TO CHECK OUT AT AMERICANAFEST 2026
Americanafest 2026 takes over Nashville once again next week (Sept. 15-19), and despite tensions between the U.S. and Canada, our homegrown country/roots scene will be proudly represented. If you happen to be going, here’s a list of the Canadian artists who will be showcasing:
Bob Sumner
The Basement
Saturday, Sept. 19
10:00 PM – 10:45 PM
Bobby Dove
City Winery Lounge
Tuesday, Sept. 15
7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Lipstick Lounge (Queer Roots)
Thursday, Sept. 17
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The 5 Spot (Country Connections Live)
Saturday, Sept. 19
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Boy Golden
Nelson’s Green Brier (The Western AF Music Review)
Friday, Sept. 18
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Exit/In
Friday, Sept. 18
9:00 PM – 9:45 PM
The 5 Spot (Country Connections Live)
Saturday, Sept. 19
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Braden Lam
The East Room
Thursday, Sept. 17
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
The 5 Spot (Country Connections Live)
Saturday, Sept. 19
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Georgia Harmer
The Basement
Thursday, Sept. 17
7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
The 5 Spot (Country Connections Live)
Saturday, Sept. 19
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys
Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge
Tuesday, Sept. 15
4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
City Winery Lounge
Thursday, Sept. 17
8:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Kathleen Edwards
The Chloe
Tuesday, Sept. 15
8:30 PM – 9:15 PM
SiriusXM Studios Nashville
Wednesday, Sept. 16
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Ryman Auditorium (Americana Music Honors & Awards Show)
Wednesday, Sept. 16
6:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Tenille Townes
InDo Nashville (Martin Guitar Kick-Off Party)
Tuesday, Sept. 15
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The 5 Spot
Wednesday, Sept. 16
7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
