by Sofi Scicchitano
Woo! What a week AmericanaFest 2026 has been! Saturday, September 19, was the last day of this exciting and busy week, ending the festivities with a bang at Gray Matters Studio for the final Olivia Management AmericanaFest 2026 Showcase.
Olivia Management artists Mary Gauthier and Jeremy Lister opened Saturday’s showcase, paving the way for an incredible afternoon that really brought to life the Americana and folk music scene in Nashville, Tennessee. Followed by Madeleine Kelson, Crow and Gazelle and more incredible artists, the final installment in the Olivia Management & Friends AmericanaFest showcase truly brought together the folk music community, as it was also free and open to the public.
We were able to see a lot of our consulting clients and friends, many of whom came from out of town to perform. Both showcases were well attended with energetic crowds who were happy to participate in sing-alongs and even festive line-dances like the conga line, which was a highlight from my night at the Saturday showcase.
Sara Beth Go and Nathan K. performing at Saturday’s showcase!
Artists Sara Beth Go and Nathan K. ended the night with relatable and inspiring performances, finishing with a festive conga line dance that every single audience member participated in. It was incredibly entertaining and heartwarming to see so many people having fun with each other.
As AmericanaFest 2026 comes to a close, the OM team is feeling so grateful and happy to be a part of the behind-the-scenes that allows for our artists and consulting friends to perform on stage and change people’s lives one song at a time. It has been a busy but fulfilling and successful week!
