Nashville’s July 4th Concert to Feature Multi-Genre Superstar Lineup

Expanded America 250 Celebration to Feature 30+ Nashville Artists Spanning Two Days and Five Stages with Spectacular Fireworks and Drone Show.

 NASHVILLE – Nashville’s Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th presented by Dr Pepper will feature a multi-genre superstar lineup with The All-American Rejects, Boyz II Men, Brothers Osborne, Clint Black, Lauren Daigle, NE-YO, Nick Jonas, Sublime, and more, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp announced today.

The performances will anchor a three-hour national television special, “Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash,” with Emmy® Award-winning host Ryan Seacrest, which will air live on Saturday, July 4 (7:00-10:00 p.m. CDT) on ABC, ABC News Live, which streams on Disney+ and Hulu, the ESPN App, Freeform, FX and NatGeo. Rising country artists Elizabeth Nichols and Emily Ann Roberts will also appear as special guest performers. The concert culminates with the July 4th Fireworks and Drone Show presented by Crav’n Flavor®, the largest fireworks and aerial drone light display in Nashville history. The TV broadcast will include performances from Little Big Town, Reba McEntire and Tim McGraw. Emily Ann Roberts will also serve as backstage correspondent, while comedian John Crist joins the show as the broadcast’s man-on-the-street reporter.

“This broadcast is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate everything Nashville has built over the years and share the best of Music City with audiences across the country,” said Deana Ivey, President and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “From our incredible artists and musicians to one of the nation’s most spectacular fireworks shows, the broadcast will show what makes Nashville such a special destination. It’s especially meaningful to do so as our country marks America’s 250th anniversary, giving us the chance to celebrate our nation’s history while sharing the creativity and hospitality that define Nashville today and is fueling its future.”

As a live event, the America 250 celebration in downtown Nashville on July 3-4, 2026, will feature some of the city’s standout talent, including country singer-songwriter Brittney Spencer, who was a featured artist on Beyoncé’s GRAMMY-nominated album Cowboy Carter; Latin country artist MŌRIAH, who has worked in both film and theater;  multi-instrumentalist and a CMA Musician of the Year Charlie Worsham; and soul singer Kenny Sharp, who performed on The Kelly Clarkson Show earlier this year, as well as the  GRAMMY-winning Nashville Symphony. Audiences will also enjoy rock, jazz, blues, salsa, R&B, bluegrass, Americana, funk, Zydeco, hip-hop, pop and more throughout the two-day event.

The Fireworks and Drone Show presented by Crav’n Flavor® will feature 1,000 drones and be the largest fireworks show in the city’s history, filling more of the sky above the Cumberland River than ever before. For the first time, Nashville’s fireworks display will feature 12-inch shells, the largest ever launched in the city. More than three times larger in volume and weight than the 8-inch shells used in previous years, each shell weighs more than 20 pounds and soars 1,200 feet into the air before bursting into a display spanning more than 1,000 feet across. The show will also include more than 1,000 floating flares, creating the illusion of lights suspended above the Cumberland River and adding another dramatic visual element to the show. The show’s two-minute finale will once again rank among the most powerful in the country, featuring thousands of fireworks, more than 1,000 salute “boomers” and a vibrant spectrum of colors.

The performances, along with the fireworks and drone show, are free and open to the public. The event drives significant economic activity, supporting local businesses, generating tax revenue and boosting tourism across the city, as well as national exposure through the television special. The event has regularly drawn more than 200,000 attendees – and a record-breaking 365,000 in 2025, generating a record $23.8 million in estimated direct visitor spending.

The TV special “Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash” is produced by ITV America Nashville and White Label Productions. Adam Reed, Deana Ivey, Chris Wagner, Megan Mills and Patrizia Di Maria are the executive producers.

A Prelude to the Fourth, Friday, July 3

*Artists and times subject to change.

A Prelude to the Fourth on July 3 will feature two stages, along with games, inflatables and activations at the free Amazon Family Fun Zone in Walk of Fame Park from noon to 5 p.m. Other areas will close at 7 p.m.

Southwest Airlines® Stage at the Amazon Family Fun Zone featuring FEMcountry artists with emcee Amber Anderson and DJ Sister Sprouse

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.          DJ Sister Sprouse

12:00 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.          Madison Hughes

1:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.               Denitia

2:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.               Kylie Frey

3:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.               Ashland Craft

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.               Brittney Spencer

615 Indie Live Stage at The Green at Riverfront Park with DJ Jason Eskridge

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.               DJ Jason Eskridge

3:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.               Boy Orbison

4:00 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.               New Translations

5:00 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.               The Brummies

6:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m.                The Foxies

Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th, Saturday, July 4

*Artists and times subject to change.

On Independence Day, five stages will be activated along with the free Amazon Family Fun Zone at Walk of Fame Park from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Southwest Airlines® Stage at the Amazon Family Fun Zone at Walk of Fame Park with DJ Rod Youree

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.          DJ Rod Youree

12:00 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.          SanRafaelBand

1:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.               Joe West Band

2:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.               The Woods

3:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.               Les Kerr and The Bayou Band

4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.               The Magi

The Green at Riverfront Park Stage with emcee Brad Schmitt and DJ Rideout

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.            DJ Rideout

1:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.               Abigail Ragan

2:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.               Striking Matches

3:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.               MŌRIAH

4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.               Charlie Worsham

Public Square Park Stage at the Historic Metro Courthouse with emcee Kenny Smoov and DJ Smoke

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.               DJ Smoke

2:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.               Regi Wooten and Friends

3:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.               The Nashville Soul Experience

4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.               Kenny Sharp

5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.               Shannon Sanders & The Music City All-Stars

Jack Daniel’s Broadway Stage at First and Broadway for the main show from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. with emcee Kelly Sutton, Operation Song and DJ Coach

4:00 – 4:50 p.m.                          DJ Coach

4:50 – 5:05 p.m.                          Main show opens with a welcome from Emcee Kelly Sutton, remarks from Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, Color Guard and National Anthem, Operation Song and more.

5:35 p.m. – 6:35 p.m.               The All-American Rejects

Multi-genre headlining performances from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with The All-American Rejects, Boyz II Men, Brothers Osborne, Clint Black, Lauren Daigle, NE-YO, Nick Jonas and Sublime.

Ascend Amphitheater Stage for the Fireworks and Drone Show presented by Crav’n Flavor® (Gates open at 4:00 p.m.)

9:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.    Nashville Symphony under the direction of Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez

All daytime stage areas will remain open, with video screens and audio feeds broadcasting July 4th evening programming, including superstar performances from the main stage and the GRAMMY-winning Nashville Symphony.

Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th  presented by Dr Pepper is produced by Music City Inc., the foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, for the city of Nashville. The free, family-friendly event was created to entertain Nashvillians and attract visitors to generate economic activity and tax revenue for the city.

This will be the 23rd annual celebration produced by Music City Inc. through the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and the 42nd in the city.

Let Freedom Sing! partners with local organizations to give back to the community and to make the event more accessible, sustainable and safe.

• Let Freedom Sing! is partnering with Operation Stand Down Tennessee, which engages, equips, and empowers veterans and their families across Middle and West Tennessee with housing assistance, career development, food support and community connection. One dollar from each event t-shirt will go to Operation Stand Down. Attendees are encouraged to make a donation at org/musiccity4thofjuly. Operation Stand Down will be at the Amazon Family Fun Zone to answer questions and share more about their work. On display will be their branded Jeep for families to enjoy, as well as an outreach vehicle that bring services directly to veterans.
• For the second year, the event will include the Sober Space Hangoutin partnership with Cumberland Heights. Sober Space is located on Gay Street Connector near the First Aid Tent.
• Let Freedom Sing! will be a Safe Bar event, with key bar and security staff trained in bystander intervention and awareness about alcohol’s role in sexual assault. For more information, visit ee/SafeBarTN.
• Volunteers with Red Frogs USAhelp create a positive presence at music festivals. They will have a tent at the Amazon Family Fun Zone at Walk of Fame Park, on Second Avenue North, at The Green, and at Public Square Park, where they will provide free phone charging, give away cups of water to help keep everyone hydrated and provide sunscreen. Red Frogs volunteers will also rove the event site to ensure patrons are safe and to provide immediate help where needed.

• The NCVC will continue sustainability practicesfrom previous years, including recycling cardboard, aluminum and plastic; recycling solid grease and grease water; composting; and using energy-saving LED lights in video and lighting, as well as solar powered lights.
  • New this year: Upcycling signage for re-use as art supplies through Smart Art + Craft Supplies, including vinyl banner material that SmartArt will produce into durable, reusable tote bags.
  • Care Kitchen Outreachwill pick up extra catered food to distribute to local nonprofits.
  • Compost Nashvillewill collect organic waste material at compost stations at the Amazon Family Fun Zone in Walk of Fame Park, along First Avenue North near Riverfront Park and on First Avenue South near The Green at Riverfront Park.
• Accessibility features will include ADA platforms at the Jack Daniel’s Broadway Stage, Riverfront Park and Ascend Amphitheater, as well as an ASL interpreter at the Broadway Stage.
• A partnership with KultureCitywill provide Sensory Bags (limited supplies) at locations on Rep. John Lewis Way near Broadway and on Second Avenue South, where a Sensory Room also will be located.

Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th is presented by Dr Pepper and partners include Advance Financial, Budweiser, Crav’n Flavor®, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc, Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut, Folds of Honor Tennessee, General Jackson Showboat, Goodies, Gibson, Jack Daniel’s, Lightning 100, Luzianne® Tea, Nashville International Airport, NUTRL, Omni Nashville Hotel, Southwest Airlines®, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Tennessee Highway Safety Office: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk, The Peanut Patch, USA TODAY, 95.5 WSM, 103.3, 92Q, 97.9 The BIG98, 105.9 The Rock and 101.1 The Beat.

Exclusive viewing of the Fireworks and Drone Show presented by Crav’n Flavor® is available. This family-friendly experience offers premium seating overlooking the Cumberland River, summer snacks and video screens of the main stage performances. This experience is known to sell out quickly and space is limited: Lodging Package or Ticket.

Visit Music City offers a complimentary Trip Planner service to help visitors make the most of their July 4th trip. Call or text a Nashville Expert to begin planning: 615-259-4700.