Today, global music authority 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. 

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, delivering an immersive live experience in the heart of downtown. Gibson—the iconic, Nashville-headquartered global instrument brand—will provide select gear, along with custom-wrapped guitars for onsite giveaways. Both days are free and open to the public; RSVP at live.billboard.com/country. 

The week’s festivities officially kick off on Wednesday, June 3, with a rooftop gathering at Category 10 honoring Billboard’s Country Power Players. This premiere event recognizes the most influential executives and industry tastemakers shaping the trajectory of the genre today. Gibson will sponsor the evening’s “Icon” Award.

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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ABOUT BILLBOARD 

Billboard is the ultimate barometer of success in music. Through its iconic charts, breaking news, thought leadership, multi-platform storytelling and world class events, Billboard tracks the world’s top musicians and the business that powers them. Since its origin in 1894, music leaders and fans across the world look to Billboard as the most trusted source for music information, spanning 15 countries and published in 10 languages. The prestigious Billboard Music Awards are the only premium awards ceremony that recognize musicians for their undeniable achievements on the Billboard charts, using pure data to determine the winners, rather than relying on opaque committees or undisclosed voters to select the honorees giving fans maximum impact at each year's ceremony, as Billboard's chart data measures fans' engagement with their favorite music. Billboard’s other premium experiences range from the Billboard Power 100 to Billboard Women in Music, Billboard Latin Music Week, and Billboard Live, which connects the most impactful artists and industry leaders with fans from all cultures and corners of the globe. 

ABOUT CATEGORY 10

Inspired by Luke

 Combs’ certified RIAA Diamond debut #1 hit, "Hurricane," Category 10 is an off-the-charts entertainment experience, bringing the best in live music, line dancing, food and spirits. Category 10 is owned and operated by Opry Entertainment Group, a division of Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP), and designed in partnership with design and innovation firm, Journey. The entertainment venue’s flagship location is found in Nashville, Tennessee. A second location is scheduled to open in Las Vegas, Nevada, in fall of 2026. A third location is scheduled to open at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk in late 2027. For the latest updates on Category 10 visit www.category10.com and social media including Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok and YouTube.  

ABOUT UNDER ARMOUR, INC.

Under Armour, Inc., based in Baltimore, Maryland, is a global performance brand committed to empowering athletes everywhere. Since 1996, the company has advanced how athletes train, compete, and recover through innovative apparel, footwear, and accessories. In partnership with elite athletes and game changers, Under Armour is shaping the future of sport and inspiring those who strive for more. Learn more at http://about.underarmour.com. 

ABOUT GIBSON

Gibson, the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for 130 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie, the home of tone, KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals. Gibson is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by all Gibson brands. Explore more at Gibson.com, Gibson App, and on Gibson TV, follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, and visit us at the Gibson Garage Nashville and the Gibson Garage London.

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