Forefront Networks celebrates Live In The Vineyard’s 18th anniversary
and eighth installment of its country-genre expansion
Artists Jackson Dean, Wade Bowen, Cody Canada and more join the robust lineup
Napa, Calif. — Live In The Vineyard Goes Country has announced the full lineup for its eighth annual event taking place in Napa Valley, Calif. on April 21–23, 2026, featuring headliner Jackson Dean and additional performances by Wade Bowen, Cody Canada (frontman of Cross Canadian Ragweed), Frankie Ballard, Harper Grace, Alex Lambert, Shelby Stone, Sunny Sweeney and Chandler Walters. The additions join previously announced headliner The Marcus King Band and performances from The Braun Brothers, Kaitlin Butts, Zach John King, Lauren Watkins, Waylon Wyatt, Will Bundy, Abbie Callahan, Logan Crosby, Tiera Kennedy and McCoy Moore.
The highly sought-after three-day experience is the only private music, food and wine event of its kind, pairing intimate performances from today’s leading and emerging artists with Napa Valley’s most revered vintners and world-renowned chefs. Presented by Forefront Networks, Live In The Vineyard Goes Country delivers a luxury, one-of-a-kind environment defined by curated moments, storytelling and scenic wine country backdrops. The 2026 lineup brings together some of country music’s most recognizable names alongside a new generation shaping the genre’s future. Artists will perform throughout the event across multiple settings, offering a dynamic mix of intimate showcases and high-energy moments with more to be announced.
The week begins in signature style at the Welcome Reception, presented by Lucchese Bootmaker, the heritage brand that has been handcrafting boots since 1883. Guests are invited into a curated Lucchese experience with shopping and styling to carry them through the days ahead. The Welcome Reception will be followed by intimate vintner dinner performances set against the backdrop of Napa Valley. Day two introduces a taste of Texas to wine country with a Texas Music Scene Tailgate before the evening transitions to Downtown Napa for an unforgettable night of live music. Day three concludes the experience with a Farewell Brunch performance, offering guests one final opportunity to gather, connect and celebrate.
The Texas Music Scene Tailgate will also serve as the setting for a live taping of the award-winning Texas Music Scene, the long-running television series known for celebrating authentic storytelling and standout performances across the country and Americana landscape. Filmed in front of a private Live In The Vineyard Goes Country audience, the taping captures the spirit of the event in an intimate, high-energy environment, extending the reach of the Napa experience through broadcast and digital platforms well beyond the three-day gathering.
Forefront holds the legacy of Live In The Vineyard, created over 17 years ago to showcase the very best of music, food and wine in Napa Valley. Now in its eighth installment, Live In The Vineyard Goes Country continues to shine a spotlight on the genre’s most compelling artists through long-standing relationships across the music community, offering guests an early listen to new music in uniquely intimate settings. Past performers across the Live In The Vineyard platform include Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Megan Moroney, Jordan Davis, Brett Young and more.
For updates on Live In The Vineyard Goes Country, including additional performances and brand activations, visit liveinthevineyard.com/litvgc.