Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, Riley Green & More Join iHeartCountry Festival 2026 Lineup
The star-studded event will take place in Austin, Texas on May 2.
Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, Riley Green; Photos Provided
Austin, TX is gearing up for a major country music takeover as the annual iHeartCountry Festival prepares to return to the Moody Center for a night of nonstop live music. The event, set for Saturday, May 2, has officially unveiled its 2026 lineup, revealing a roster of chart-toppers and rising stars coming together for an unforgettable evening.
This year’s festival will feature performances by Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Shaboozey, Dylan Scott, Russell Dickerson, Gretchen Wilson, Chase Matthew and Lauren Alaina. Also returning to the stage this year will be syndicated radio host, Bobby Bones as the official host.
“We can’t wait for fans to experience this year’s incredible lineup, all coming together for one unforgettable night at Moody Center in Austin,” said Rod Phillips, Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartCountry. “It’s always amazing to see the energy and excitement in the crowd when so many great artists share the iHeartCountry stage.”
Fans hoping to get inside to see some of their favorite country acts light up the stage won’t have to wait long as tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 23 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT (12 p.m. CT) via Ticketmaster.com.
Eligible Capital One cardholders get a head start earlier in the week with exclusive access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, January 20 at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT (10 a.m. CT) through Thursday, January 22 at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT (10 a.m. CT) or while presale tickets last. Capital One cardholders can also upgrade their experience with a Capital One Access Pass, which includes entry to a private pre-show party featuring a special performance from Parker McCollum, along with complimentary light food and drinks. Pre-sale information and tickets can be found at iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne.
“Our cardholders have an undeniable passion for live music, particularly country music. We’re excited to bring them closer to the action at the iHeartCountry Festival,” said Amit Desai, Senior Director of Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing at Capital One. “Between early ticket presales and special performances, we are proud to offer our cardholders exclusive access to the unforgettable musical moments they love.”
For those who can’t make the trip to Austin to see the festival live in person, the show will be broadcast nationwide across iHeartCountry stations and on the iHeartRadio app on May 2 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (7 p.m. CT). This will allow listeners to tune into all the action from beyond the Moody Center.
Now in its thirteenth year, the iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One remains one of iHeartMedia’s most anticpated live music events, joining the company’s lineup of nationally recognized shows like the iHeartRadio Music Festival, Jingle Ball Tour, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartRadio ALTer EGO and iHeartPodcast Awards.
Madeleine O’Connell graduated from North Central College with a bachelors degree in Journalism and Broadcast Communications before deciding to pursue her studies further at DePaul University. There, she earned her masters degree in Digital Communication & Media Arts. O’Connell served as a freelance writer for over two years while also interning with the Academy of Country Music, SiriusXM and Circle Media and assisting with Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast. In addition to Country Now, she has been published in American Songwriter, Music Mayhem, and Holler.Country. Madeleine O’Connell is a member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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