An annual summer tradition, Buckeye Country Superfest returns on Saturday, June 13, 2026 with superstar Tyler Childers headlining another unforgettable event in the Buckeye state. Once again featuring a stacked lineup, the 2026 event will also feature performances by country-rock sensations The Red Clay Strays, L.A. based indie-rock band Lord Huron, multi-talented singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sierra Ferrell, Texas’ excellent country-meets-Americana group Flatland Cavalry and the dazzling, one-of-a-kind country performer Kaitlin Butts rounding out the lineup. 2026 marks the ninth Buckeye Country Superfest at iconic Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
TICKETS: Fans can register for presale access now at BuckeyeCountrySuperfest.com. Tickets will go on sale to the general public Friday, September 12 at 10 am ET. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Friday, September 5 at 10 am ET through Thursday, September 11 at 10 pm ET. All presales end on Thursday, September 11 at 10 pm ET. VIP + VIP Hotel Packages On Sale Thursday, September 4 at 8 AM ET. Additional Hotel Packages (New for 2026) On Sale Friday, September 5 at 10 am ET.
About Tyler Childers
American country and folk singer-songwriter Tyler Childers is known for his own, truly unique style and mix of traditional country, folk, honky-tonk and bluegrass. On his latest project, Snipe Hunter cements Tyler Childers’ status as an American original: a songwriter with a strong grasp of Appalachian tradition, a storyteller alive to the hard-bitten humor and absurdity of country life, and a singer who jumps from a feral growl to an intimate croon in less time that it takes him to reload.
Produced by Rick Rubin with additional production from Childers and Sylvan Esso’s Nick Sanborn and mixed by Shawn Everett, Childers further establishes himself as “one of country music’s most compelling and unpredictable artists” (Associated Press) with Snipe Hunter, as he puts forth a collection of thirteen genre-blending songs that showcases the signature artistry he’s cultivated throughout his esteemed career, while continuing to push his own creative boundaries.
Featuring the fan-favorite standout “Nose On The Grindstone” - released as a studio recording for the first time after being a setlist staple in his electric live shows - and several brand-new releases, including the album’s psychedelic rock opener “Eatin’ Big Time” and “Bitin’ List,” which quickly made waves online with its playful, frenzied productions and relatable-yet-razor-sharp lyricism, Snipe Hunter sees Childers take his catalog and fold it into itself, reminding listeners why he remains “one of his generation’s most important voices” (Rolling Stone).
As Marissa Moss in GQ comments, “Snipe Hunter is both an experimental country-rock ride into the future and like something passed through the ages and across time zones, equally at home on a radio in Appalachia or a dive bar in New York City. So take your country music and play it with the rugged fury of a garage band, or even bring in a synth or two. Go to India to explore the Hare Krishna. Make something timeless in a world obsessed with change. Pray to whatever God you feel like at the time. Bring Black Lives Matter to the holler. Normalize a queer love story. What makes Childers one of the most important country artists of his generation is that he won’t conform or compromise, and every step of his career is about building a song, or a life, that both respects tradition but seeks expansion, not exclusion.”
About The Red Clay Strays
Hailing from Mobile, Alabama, The Red Clay Strays – Brandon Coleman (lead vocals, guitar), Drew Nix (guitar and vocals), Zach Rishel (guitar), Andrew Bishop (bass), John Hall (drums), bonded as young, working-class men raised on Lynyrd Skynyrd riffs. Anchored by Coleman, whose voice channels country gold and old-school rock ‘n’ roll soul, the Strays cut their teeth with gigs on sticky barroom floors. After meeting while touring with Elle King in 2023, Sevans Henderson, an Oklahoma native, joined the band on the road to play keys in February 2024
With a sound straddling fiery Southern rock riffs, tender-hearted soul music, and tried-and-true country crooning, the Strays rose from backroad Gulf Coast gigs to become one of the most sought-after acts in country and rock circles. The band self-released their debut album, Moment of Truth, in 2022, featuring the breakout single, “Wondering Why,” which propelled the band into the top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Chart and inside the top 20 of the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart. The album also helped earn the band the win for ‘Emerging Artist of the Year’ at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards.
The success of Moment of Truth led to the Strays inking a deal with RCA Records and enlisting Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb to produce their latest studio album, Made by These Moments. Cut at Cobb’s home studio in Savannah, Georgia, the album received universal acclaim upon release, marking the band’s first entry in the Billboard 200 and bowing in the top 10 of the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart and helping earn them their first CMA nomination for ‘Vocal Group Of The Year’ and a Billboard Music Award for ‘Top Country Group.’ The band celebrated the release of Made by These Moments with performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, CBS Saturday Morning, and NPR’s Tiny Desk, in addition to taking the album on the road with their sold-out ‘These Moments Tour,’ bringing their magnetic live show across the globe, including a three-night headline debut at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, during which they recorded their first live album, Live At The Ryman.
About Lord Huron
Lord Huron was created by Los Angeles-based artist Ben Schneider in 2010. After writing and recording two independent EPs (Into the Sun and Mighty) on his own, demand grew for Lord Huron to perform live. Schneider recruited friends Mark Barry (percussion), Miguel Briseño (bass) and Tom Renaud (guitar). Having first played music together at the tender age of 12, the group reunited and quickly hit their stride, transforming the project into a full-fledged live band. Lord Huron's debut LP Lonesome Dreams was released in 2012 followed by Strange Trails in 2015. The latter featured the multi-platinum single “The Night We Met,” which has gone on to become one of Spotify’s Top 40 most-streamed songs of all time. In 2018, Lord Huron earned widespread critical acclaim and a Top 5 debut on the Billboard Top 200 with their third album, Vide Noir. Lord Huron's most recent LP Long Lost garnered praise from NPR, Time, Los Angeles Times, Spin and Stereogum and sparked performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Late Show with James Corden and CBS This Morning: Saturday. The band’s extensive touring includes headline shows at some of the most storied venues in the country (including the Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and the Ryman Auditorium) and festivals ranging from Coachella and Lollapalooza to Bonnaroo, Outside Lands and more.
About Sierra Ferrell
One of the brightest young luminaries in roots music today, Sierra Ferrell brings a dose of beautifully strange magic to everything she touches. Since the arrival of Long Time Coming (her acclaimed debut LP for Rounder Records), the West Virginia-born singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist has earned the Emerging Act of the Year prize at the Americana Honors & Awards, collaborated with the likes of Margo Price and Old Crow Medicine Show, and enchanted audiences all over North America and Europe with her high-spirited and dazzling live performance. On her new album Trail Of Flowers, the Nashville-based artist expands her sound while deepening the urgency of her songs, often revealing a wealth of wisdom within her wildly imaginative storytelling.
About AEG Presents
Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Electric Forest, Rock En Seine and All Points East — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as Justin Bieber, Zach Bryan, Sabrina Carpenter, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Celine Dion, Elton John, Carin León, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, The Creator, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Cárdenas Marketing Network, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Marshall Arts, MCT Agentur, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com.
About CASE
Columbus Arena Sports & Entertainment (“CASE”) manages the Schottenstein Center & Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Nationwide Arena is located in downtown Columbus and is home to the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets. The Schottenstein Center is located on the campus of The Ohio State University and home to Buckeye men’s basketball, women’s basketball and men’s ice hockey. CASE promotes events at both arenas, Mershon Auditorium & Ohio Stadium.
