Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion turns the volume all the way up this year, welcoming a powerhouse slate of artists who embody the festival’s spirit of boundary-free Americana.
Returning after a six-year hiatus, Steep Canyon Rangers headline with the masterful bluegrass-Americana blend that earned them a Grammy and a place among the most influential songwriters in roots music today. Their Appalachian–Piedmont pedigree meets modern storytelling in a set primed to remind fans why the Rangers remain bluegrass royalty.
Festival crowds can also brace for lift-off when Maryland’s Pigeons Playing Ping Pong unleash their explosively funky, psychedelic grooves. Renowned for marathon live shows and infectious on-stage chemistry, the quartet turns every performance into a full-tilt celebration—“seizing the moment” never sounded so electric.
On the cutting edge of the jamgrass renaissance, Birmingham’s Mountain Grass Unit delivers a high-octane fusion of country, jazz, funk, rock, and even metal. Still in their early twenties, the four-piece charges into Bristol on the heels of their 2024 debut EP Runnin’ From Trouble, proving tradition thrives when young firebrands dare to rewrite it.
Singer-songwriter Kaitlin Butts makes her festival debut armed with Roadrunner!, a 17-track opus that pairs her fierce outlaw swagger with Broadway-sized storytelling. Expect razor-sharp lyrics, powerhouse vocals, and a stage presence as bold as the Oklahoma skies that shaped her artistry.
Another first-timer to the Bristol stage, Ashley Monroe brings the luminous voice that garnered solo acclaim, Pistol Annies stardom, and multiple Grammy nominations. From heartfelt ballads to country-soul showstoppers, Monroe promises a set as vulnerable as it is breathtaking.
Rounding out the roster, Pacific-Northwest favorites Fruition return with harmony-rich Americana drawn from their acclaimed new album How To Make Mistakes. Fifteen years of road-tested camaraderie have only sharpened their songwriting and stacked vocal blend, guaranteeing a joyous homecoming for longtime Bristol fans.
Tickets & Payment Plans
Weekend passes are on sale now for $169.99—less than $57 per day for three jam-packed days of music. Festival-goers can spread the cost over time by selecting the monthly payment plan at checkout for as little as $34 down per ticket when enrolling today.
Secure tickets and explore the full lineup at BristolRhythm.com.
About Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion is the award-winning music festival that celebrates the legacy of the 1927 Bristol Sessions—the “big bang” of country music—by spotlighting artists who honor tradition while pushing roots music forward. Spanning State Street in both Tennessee and Virginia, the festival transforms historic downtown Bristol into a living soundtrack of Americana every September.
