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Watch the 2026 AMERICANAFEST Day Stage LIVE

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Published September 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT

WMOT is excited to partner with NPR Music, World Café, and Nashville PBS to present the 2026 AmericanaFest Day Stage, live from Eastside Bowl, September 16th through September 18th.

The Day Stage is proudly sponsored by Blue Note, Middle Tennessee State University, Yazoo Brewing, and Stage Water.

Watch the live broadcast on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM CDT via the players below or on NPR Music's YouTube channel.

The Day Stage is open to all WMOT members and AmericanaFest pass holders. Learn more about becoming a WMOT member here.

Wednesday, Sept. 16
12 pm - Grace Potter
1 pm - Meels
2 pm - Sister Sadie
3 pm - Sonny Landreth
4 pm - Eli Paperboy Reed.

Thursday, Sept. 17
12 pm - Ruthie Foster
1 pm - Hiss Golden Messenger
2 pm - Bella White
3 pm - Bebe Stockwell
4 pm - Jay Buchanan.

Friday, Sept. 18
12 pm - Fruition
1 pm - Swamp Dogg
2 pm - The War and Treaty
3 pm - Colton Bowlin
4 pm - Steve Poltz.
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