AMERICANAFEST 2026 at 3rd and Lindsley

AMERICANAFEST 2026 brings a full evening of Americana to Nashville's 3rd and Lindsley, with five distinct acts taking the stage in sequence. The night opens with Emma Andersen, a Boston-born, Nashville-based songwriter whose folk, indie, and pop-infused lyrics draw on influences like The Oh Hellos and The Indigo Girls. Sabine McCalla follows, blending gospel, folk, soul, and blues in a style that evokes the Folk Music Revival, with a loyal following from her adopted hometown of New Orleans.

William Matheny, a West Virginia multi-instrumentalist, brings his third full-length album, Material Witness, recorded in Nashville with Grammy-winning producer Justin Francis. His set spans anthemic rockers and delicate, meditative tracks. Jack Blocker and Dale Watson & His Lone Stars round out the night, with Watson's honky-tonk and outlaw country legacy closing the show. The intimate venue on 3rd Avenue South offers a close-up experience of this curated lineup, making it a standout night during the festival.