Everything You Need to Know About Nashville’s Let Freedom Sing! July 4th Event Featuring Dierks Bentley

Dierks Bentley will headline Nashville’s Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th celebration on Friday, July 4. The FREE event will also feature several other performers and an unforgettable fireworks display. 

If you’re planning to celebrate Independence Day 2025 in Nashville, here’s what you need to know about the Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th event.  

All events are free and open to the public. 

Throughout the day, attendees can visit the Amazon Family Fun Zone at Music City Walk of Fame Park, which will feature family-friendly activities and a diverse music lineup. Performers include Walker Montgomery, The Nashville Soul Experience, Alicia Blue, KIRWAN the Band, and Les Kerr & The Bayou Band, with DJ Rod Youree spinning tunes between sets.

As the day continues, live music will light up The Jack Daniel’s Broadway Stage at First and Broadway. Headlined by Dierks Bentley, the event will also feature performances from Russell Dickerson, Niko Moon, and Grace Bowers. Nashville’s own Keesha Rainey will sing the National Anthem, while Kelly Sutton will serve as emcee and DJ Dave Aude keeps the energy high between sets.

Following the concert, the celebration will continue at Ascend Amphitheater with a live performance by the GRAMMY-winning Nashville Symphony, set to a spectacular 30-minute fireworks and drone show. Presented by Dr Pepper, this downtown event will feature one of the nation’s largest synchronized displays of its kind.

“Music City knows how to throw a celebration, and this free July 4th event will again be one of the best in the country,” Ken Levitan, board chairman of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and co-president of Vector Management, shared. “With an incredible lineup that includes Dierks Bentley, Russell Dickerson, Niko Moon and Grace Bowers, we’re excited to welcome both visitors and locals for a day filled with unforgettable music, family-friendly activities and pride in the red, white and blue. Events like this not only showcase Nashville’s world-class talent but also drive meaningful economic activity for Nashville and its hospitality industry.”

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Let Freedom Sing! is teaming up with Dierks Bentley’s Riser Foundation, which supports charitable organizations focused on children and families, as well as issues like homelessness, literacy, education, and hunger. 

In addition, StageWater canned water will be available for purchase at beverage stands and throughout the event footprint. A portion of proceeds from StageWater supports nonprofits that assist those in need within the entertainment industry, including healthcare and hardship grants, and aid for independent venues and promoters. The company is led by CEO Chris Thacker, Bentley’s tour manager, and CMO Zach Belcher, his touring photographer and videographer.

Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th consistently attracts massive crowds, with more than 200,000 attendees each year and a record-breaking 355,000 in 2024. That record turnout generated an estimated $17.5 million in direct visitor spending. 

This marks the 22nd annual celebration produced by Music City Inc. through the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and the 41st overall in the city’s history.