Country Connections Live
The 5 Spot, 1006 Forest Ave, Nashville, Tennessee
Indoor Stage
| 12:05 pm | Austin Mackay |
| 2:20 pm | The Dreggs |
| 3:25 pm | Felicity Dowd |
| 4:00 pm | Ian Moss |
| 5:05 pm | Azure Ryder |
AMERICANA FEST
15-19 SEPTEMBER 2026
NASHVILLE, USA
COUNTRY CONNECTIONS LIVE
SAT 19 SEPT · THE 5 SPOT · 11:30AM – 6:30PM
The 26th annual AMERICANAFEST will take place September 15-19, 2026, gathering thousands of artists, fans, and industry professionals from all over the world in Nashville, TN. This year promises to once again be the must-attend event for anyone who loves the melting pot of Americana’s influences including roots, folk, country, blues and soul-based music. Each year, AMERICANAFEST brings together legendary artists, the next generation of rising stars, fans, and industry professionals for multiple days of music and education.
Australia, Canada and The UK unite for the first time to present Country Connections Live on Saturday 19 September. This special free event brings together the best talent from Australia, Canada and The UK for an all day celebration at Nashville’s legendary 5 Spot music venue.
Country Connections Live is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between music export organisations Sounds Australia, CIMA (Canadian Independent Music Association) and British Underground. It brings together exciting home-grown talent for a unique showcase in front of US and international music industry delegates attending AMERICANAFEST, the annual music showcase and conference held in Nashville, TN from 15 to 19 September.
The show at the 5 Spot will feature 12 exceptional artists from Australia, Canada and the UK officially selected by the AMERICANAFEST team including Austin Mackay (Australia), Azure Ryder (Australia), Bobby Dove (Canada), Braden Lam (Canada), Brown Horse (UK), Felicity Dowd (Australia), Georgia Harmer (Canada), Hollow Hand (UK), Ian Moss (Australia), Jack Browning (UK), Our Man in the Field (UK) and The Dreggs (Australia).
Australian artists who have played AMERICANAFEST include All Our Exes Live In Texas, Amber Lawrence, Colin Hay, CW Stoneking, Fanny Lumsden, Henry Wagons, Immigrant Union, Kasey Chambers, Liz Stringer, Mia Dyson, Mustered Courage, Oh Pep!, Paul Kelly, Ruby Boots, Russell Morris, Shane Nicholson and Tommy Emmanuel.
Listen to the Australian acts performing at AMERICANAFEST 2026