The call it “The Honky Tonk in a Hayfield,” and patrons say it’s not just about how the lineup is curated. It’s also about the curation of the crowd and how they’re all like-minded country fans.
Too many people have walked away from the North Springs Music Festival in Whitleyville, TN over the last six years raving about the good time and camaraderie among the fans to not take it seriously as one of the best grassroots country festivals out there. With the three-day lineup they’re boasting for October 10-12 capped off by Silverada, Taylor Hunnicutt, and Chris Knight, it sets up to be yet another year of musical memories in 2026. The call it “The Honky Tonk in a Hayfield,” and patrons say it’s not just about how the lineup is curated well with top headliners, strong support performers, and plenty of up-and-comers to discover. It’s also about the curation of the crowd and how they’re all like-minded country fans who take supporting independent roots music seriously. Only about 90 minutes out of Nashville—but a world away from the major mainstream country festivals—North Springs Music Fest is a much healthier and manageable alternative to the big fests for those who are all about the music.
Thursday Lineup (10-10): Chris Knight, Smilo & The Ghost, Wes Shipp, Hollerhead, The Damn Shames, Jordan Lee King, Tyler James Kelly, Gracie Yates & Brock Burton and Keagan Hatton. Friday Lineup (10-11): Taylor Hunnicutt, Kenny Feidler, Joe Stamm Band, Parker Barrow, Rob Leines, Bill Taylor & The Appalachian Heatherns, The Filthy Heathens, Tony Logue & The 184 and Kevin Thomas.Saturday Lineup (10-12): Silverada, Ben Chapman, Channing Wilson, Jason Eady & Adam Hood playing as Southern Brothers with band, Addison Johnson, Mindy Miller, Rye Davis, Erin Viancourt and Low Gap. 3 day passes are $200, which includes the BYOB cooler pass. There will be shopping and food vendors on site as well. Tickets go on sale February 6th. For more information, visit northspringsmusicfestival.com.
Source: savingcountrymusic.com