FORT WORTH, Texas (July 30, 2025) — The Americana Music Association has named Fort Worth, Texas the Spotlight City at the 2025 AMERICANAFEST® held in Nashville, Tennessee. AMERICANAFEST is one of the country’s premier festivals celebrating roots and Americana music. This year’s event will be held September 9-13.
As part of the honor, Fort Worth will present an official showcase on Thursday, September 11 at Analog in the Hutton Hotel in Nashville. The lineup will feature a full slate of Fort Worth artists, with details to be announced soon.
As the Spotlight City, Fort Worth will be recognized for its growing influence in the Americana scene and its vibrant music culture, rooted in Texas traditions and storytelling.
“Fort Worth has long been a city of music, from Jazz legend Ornette Coleman; the birthplace of Western Swing at Crystal Springs; the honky-tonks of the Stockyards and indie clubs that helped develop the Toadies and Leon Bridges,” said Tom Martens, vice president of creative, music and film at Visit Fort Worth and head of the Fort Worth Music Office. “Being named a Spotlight City at AMERICANAFEST gives our artists and songwriters a powerful platform to connect with new audiences. We’re excited to bring a little of our city’s soul to Nashville.”
More announcements are coming soon, including a free public event on Friday, September 12 in Nashville featuring even more Fort Worth music.
To learn more about Fort Worth music and AMERICANAFEST, stop by the Hear Fort Worth Mixer on Wednesday, August 6 at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History from 6-8 PM or visit FortWorth.com/music and americanafest.com.
About Visit Fort Worth
Visit Fort Worth is the official destination marketing organization of the 11th-largest city in the United States, dedicated to promoting Fort Worth as a premier business and leisure destination with thriving centers of creativity, culture and commerce. Visit Fort Worth is the parent organization of The Fort Worth Herd, the Fort Worth Film Commission, Fort Worth Sports Commission and music initiative Hear Fort Worth.
About AMERICANAFEST®
AMERICANAFEST brings together hundreds of showcasing artists, industry leaders and music fans throughout the most notable venues in Nashville, Tennessee. To complement the nightly official showcases curated by a festival committee, multiple special events during the day allow agencies, labels and other industry entities to highlight their roster. The destination event also offers a three-day educational conference with networking opportunities, numerous panels, and premium industry interaction. The annual Americana Honors & Awards ceremony at Ryman Auditorium recognizes the groundbreaking figures of Americana music and celebrates the music achievements of the past year. AMERICANAFEST serves as a fundraiser supporting the initiatives of the Americana Music Association and its Foundation and will take place in Nashville from September 9-13, 2025.