Spotify House returned to Nashville earlier this month in a major way. The popular event, as part of CMA Fest 2026, brought together unforgettable performances, surprise guests, unreleased music, and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations at Blake Shelton’s iconic Ole Red venue.
Co-hosted by Entertainment Tonight’s Cassie DiLaura and Conversation Starters founder Lex Niko, the three-day free event, which ran from June 4th through the 6th, featured some of country music’s biggest stars and rising acts, raising the bar with reunions and special duets as well as intimate performances and crowd-pleasing sing-alongs.
Florida Georgia Line, Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton, Ashley McBryde, Cody Johnson, Shaboozey, were among the stars who lit up the stage during the weekend-long extravaganza, which stands as one of the most exciting spots for fans, who were either Top listeners of Spotify’s Hot Country playlist, receiving early access on a first-come, first-served basis or who waited through long lines to see their favorite artist perform live.
Day 1 Highlights: Koe Wetzel, Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde & More
Spotify House began day one with a stacked lineup of country favorites and breakout stars, who delivered an energetic first day that was loaded with unforgettable surprises. Jon Pardi opened the festivities with fan-favorite tracks, including “Head Over Boots” and “Dirt On My Boots,” setting the tone for the rest of the weekend.
Laci Kaye Booth followed Pardi with her signature sultry twang, performing such songs as “Daddy’s Mugshot” and the cheekily-titled “George F******* Straight.”
Fans, then, received a treat with a surprise appearance and performance from Jason Aldean, who showed up to the Ole Red main stage, offering up a hit-filled set that included “Dirt Road Anthem,” “My Kinda Party,” and his new track, “Don’t Tell On Me.”
As the night rolled on, Koe Wetzel took the energy up a notch, giving the packed crowd a performance of “High Road” before launching into “Sweet Dreams,” while Kameron Marlowe impressed fans with a cover of Kings of Leon’s “Use Somebody” alongside originals like “Girl On Fire.”
Fresh off winning 2026 ACM Entertainer of the Year, Cody Johnson brought the Spotify House down with fan-favorites including “The Painter.”
One of the evening’s most unforgettable moments came when Ashley McBryde surprised fans by bringing out rock legend Melissa Etheridge for a powerful duet of Etheridge’s hit “I’m The Only One.” Meanwhile, Jelly Roll, who recently filed for divorce from ex-wife Bunnie Xo, kept up the momentum, delivering an electrifying performance of songs like “Get By” and “Liar,” along with a surprise mashup of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama,” Nickelback’s “How You Remind Me,” and Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers.”
Closing out the evening was DJ duo Two Friends, who provided a high-energy set with special guest appearances from BRELAND, Tyler Braden, Dustin Lynch, and Jake Banfield.
Day 2 Highlights: Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Stella Lefty, Florida Georgia Line
On Friday, Vincent Mason welcomed his talented girlfriend and fellow country star, Stella Lefty, to the stage for a surprise duet of their fan-favorite track “Something To Lose.” Afterward, Avery Anna energized the crowd with performances of “Indigo,” usually sung with Sam Barber, and “Low Road.”
Blake Shelton also had fans cheering when he made a surprise appearance at his venue, pleasing the crowd with beloved hits including “God’s Country,” “Ol’ Red,” and “Honey Bee.”
Wyatt Flores, who made his Spotify House debut on the Fresh Finds rooftop in 2025, returned to Ole Red for his mainstage debut, treating fans to catchy songs like “Runnin’ On E” and “Losing Sleep.” Flores also surprised the crowd with a special appearance alongside Diplo.
The night wasn’t finished yet. Tucker Wetmore added to the excitement, performing his unreleased track “Not Like That,” plus fan-favorites “Brunette” and “Wind Up Missin’ You.”
Following Wetmore was Carly Pearce, who delivered one of the standout sets of the day. She debuted her unreleased song “Same Circus” before surprising fans with a mashup that included Dolly Parton’s iconic country classic “Jolene.”
Perhaps, the night’s biggest finale moment came when Florida Georgia Line, who recently signed with The Core Entertainment for management, reunited for an intimate Spotify House performance. The duo, made up of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, performed a round of their biggest hits, following Hubbard’s solo set. Among the songs were “Cruise,” “This Is How We Roll,” and “Round Here,” as the pair turned Nashville’s Ole Red into a massive singalong.
Day 3 Highlights: Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Shaboozey & More
The 2026 Spotify House wrapped up its third and final day with some emotional moments, as well as surprise collaborations and memorable performances. One such standout moment came when Rob Rausch, winner of the fourth season of Peacock’s competition series The Traitors, surprised Dasha with her first-ever Spotify Billions Club plaque for her 2024 viral smash “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’).”
Next up, Carter Faith debuted a live performance of her new duet with Wyatt Flores, “Nothin’ Better To Do,” which will become available on June 26. The two also treated fans to a mashup of Britney Spears’ pop smash, “Oops!… I Did It Again.”
During his set, Tyler Braden previewed new music, performing the unreleased track “Horseshoes and Hand Grenades,” also set for release on June 26.
Luke Bryan delivered a crowd-pleasing performance of “One Margarita,” with fans hilariously surprising the country superstar by handing him an actual margarita during the song.
Special guest Mackenzie Carpenter also popped in to sing with Midland, thrilling fans with a special performance of an unreleased song from the band’s upcoming album titled “Walk A Mile with My Boots.” The trio also delivered their fan-favorite hit, “Drinkin’ Problem.”
In the spirit of Father’s Day, Cole Swindell was also available. He debuted his heartfelt new single “Girl Dad,” giving fans an early listen to the emotional track, available everywhere now.
Wrapping up the weekend at Spotify House was Shaboozey, who once again brought unmatched energy to the stage. This year, he delivered a hype-filled performance that culminated with a special appearance from Kevin Powers.
