Billboard Country Live will take place June 4 and 5 at Category 10 in Nashville.

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.

Red Clay Strays’ performance will stream live on Thursday (June 4) at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT, only on BillboardTV on Samsung TV Plus and Amazon Fire, Billboard‘s YouTube channel and Billboard Country on X.

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 will be integrated across key event touchpoints and fan-facing experiences, showcasing their latest product innovation, The Bouncy Tee, in partnership with a well-known country music star to be announced later this week.

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