An All-Star Salute to ’90s Country Concert Details

90s Country Concert

Over thirty acts to appear on the televised special.

Written by Amanda Tempel

Published: December 29, 2025

Last Updated: February 6, 2026

The 1990s produced some of country music’s most enduring songs and stars, and that era took center stage for one unforgettable night. An All-Star Salute to ’90s Country occured at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, featuring performances from iconic artists who shaped the decade. Scroll on for the full lineup and how to watch the television special.

’90s Country Artists Performing at An All-Star Salute

Rhett Akins – A member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Akins first broke through as a recording artist with hits like “That Ain’t My Truck,” “She Said Yes,” and “Don’t Get Me Started.” He later became one of Nashville’s most successful songwriters, penning more than 30 No. 1 hits.

John Berry – A Grammy-nominated artist, Berry scored major hits with “Your Love Amazes Me,” “She’s Taken a Shine,” and “What’s In It for Me.”

T. Graham Brown - Country hitmaker with hits like “Darlene” and “I Tell It Like It Used To Be.” Featured on the CMA Award-winning song “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair” by George Jones.

Tracy Byrd – A staple of ’90s country radio, Byrd delivered crowd-pleasing hits like “Keeper of the Stars,” “Ten Rounds with José Cuervo,” and “Watermelon Crawl.”

Paulette Carlson (of Highway 101) – As the lead voice of Highway 101, Carlson helped earn two CMA Vocal Group of the Year awards. Signature hits include “Whiskey, If You’re a Woman,” “Cry, Cry, Cry,” and “The Bed You Made for Me.”

Carlene Carter - Born into country music royalty, her country career kicked off with top tens like “I Fell In Love” and “Every Little Thing.”

Deana Carter – Her breakthrough album Did I Shave My Legs for This? sold over five million copies, becoming one of the best-selling country albums of the ’90s. Hits include CMA Single of the Year winner “Strawberry Wine,” along with “We Danced Anyway” and “Count Me In.”

Billy Dean – Dean won ACM Song of the Year honors for “Somewhere in My Broken Heart” and followed with fan favorites like We Just Disagree,” “Billy the Kid,” and “Only Here for a Little While.”

Forester Sisters - Grammy-nominated group that scored 15 top ten hits with classics like “Men” and “Mama’s Never Seen Those Eyes.”

Andy Griggs – His platinum-selling 1999 debut produced hits such as “You Won’t Ever Be Lonely,” “She’s More,” and “I’ll Go Crazy.”

Wade Hayes – Hayes made an immediate impact with his No. 1 debut single “Old Enough to Know Better” in 1995, followed by hits like “The Day She Left Tulsa (In a Chevy in a Hurry)” and “I’m Still Dancin’ with You.”

Ty Herndon – A platinum-selling artist whose string of hits includes “What Mattered Most,” “Living in a Moment,” and “A Man Holdin’ On (To a Woman Lettin’ Go).”

The Kentucky Headhunters – Two-time CMA Vocal Group of the Year winners and Grammy recipients for Best Country Group/Duo, known for classics like “Dumas Walker,” “Walk Softly on This Heart of Mine,” and “Oh Lonesome Me.”

Terry McBride - Lead singer of McBride and the Ride, known for hits like “Sacred Ground” and “Going Out of My Mind.” Has also penned multiple hits for Brooks & Dunn.

Neal McCoy – A two-time TNN Music City News Entertainer of the Year, McCoy dominated the mid-’90s with hits including “No Doubt About It,” “Wink,” and “The Shake.”

Ken Mellons - Traditionalist who hit the top ten with “Jukebox Junkie” and fan-favorite “I Can Bring Her Back” in 1994. Prolific songwriter with cuts from Tracy Lawrence, George Strait, and Dierks Bentley.

Lorrie Morgan – One of the best-selling female country artists of the ’90s, Morgan delivered unforgettable hits like “Five Minutes,” “Except for Monday,” and “Something in Red.”

Paul Overstreet – A member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Overstreet wrote classics such as “When You Say Nothing at All” and “Love Can Build a Bridge.” His solo hits include “Ball and Chain,” “Daddy’s Come Around,” and “Heroes.”

Lee Roy Parnell – Renowned for his fiery guitar work, Parnell scored hits like “On the Road,” “What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am,” and “Heart’s Desire.”

Michael Peterson – A breakout star of the late ’90s, Peterson found success with “From Here to Eternity,” “Drink, Swear, Steal and Lie,” and “Too Good to Be True,” and later became a sought-after motivational speaker.

Ricochet – A platinum-selling band named ACM Top New Group of 1996, known for hits like “Daddy’s Money,” “He Left a Lot to Be Desired,” and “What Do I Know.”

Aaron Tippin - His blue-collar anthems made him a working man’s hero with hits like “You’ve Got To Stand For Something” and “I Got It Honest.”

Rick Trevino – A trailblazer in country music, Trevino earned acclaim with hits like “Doctor Time,” “She Can’t Say I Didn’t Cry,” and “Running Out of Reasons to Run.”

Bryan White – The 1996 CMA Horizon Award winner enjoyed major success with hits like “Rebecca Lynn,” “I’m Not Supposed to Love You Anymore,” and “Love Is the Right Place.”

Mark Wills – A Grand Ole Opry member and platinum-selling artist, Wills is known for favorites such as “Jacob’s Ladder,” “I Do (Cherish You),” and “Wish You Were Here.”

Michelle Wright – Named ACM Top New Female Vocalist in 1991, Wright enjoyed success on both U.S. and Canadian charts, earning more than 20 Top 10 hits in Canada, including “Take It Like a Man.”

The Frontmen (featuring Tim Rushlow of Little Texas, Larry Stewart of Restless Heart, and Richie McDonald of Lonestar) – A powerhouse supergroup made up of iconic lead singers behind crossover hits like “Amazed,” “I’ll Still Be Loving You,” and “What Might’ve Been.”

The event will be filmed for a television special set to premiere at a later date.


An All-Star Salute to ’90s Country Schedule

A pre-show performance by Eric Blankenship started the night of music at 6:40 pm. Over two-dozen country acts who had prominent success in the nineties will perform their biggest hits. The night will also feature special guest performances and tributes.

All-Star Salute to ‘90s Country Concert Setlist

From chart-topping songs to all-time favorites, the setlist was packed with the best of the decade.

  • Aaron Tippin - There Ain’t Nothing Wrong with the Radio

  • Paulette Carlson (Formerly of Highway 101) - Who’s Lonely Now

  • Terry McBride (Lead Vocalist of McBride and the Ride) - Sacred Ground

  • Bryan White - Sittin’ On Go

  • T. Graham Brown - If You Could Only See Me Now

  • Lee Roy Parnell - On The Road/What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am

  • Forester Sisters - I Fell In Love Again Last Night

  • Ken Mellons - Jukebox Junkie

  • Andy Griggs - You Won’t Ever Be Lonely

  • Lionel Cartwright - Leap of Faith

  • Wade Hayes - Old Enough To Know Better

  • Billy Dean - Somewhere In My Broken Heart

  • Carlene Carter - Every Little Thing

  • Darryl Worley - Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart (Tribute to Randy Travis)

  • Rick Trevino - Bobbie Ann Mason

  • Janie Fricke - It Ain’t Easy Bein’ Easy

  • Ty Herndon - What Mattered Most

  • The Frontmen - When She Cries/Amazed/God Blessed Texas

  • Kentucky Headhunters - Dumas Walker

  • Michael Peterson - Drink, Swear, Steal, and Lie

  • Paul Overstreet - Daddy’s Come Around

  • Michelle Wright - Take It Like A Man

  • John Berry - Your Love Amazes Me

  • Neal McCoy - Wink

  • Jamey Johnson - Choices (Tribute to George Jones)

  • Lorrie Morgan - Except For Monday

  • Lee Greenwood - I.O.U./God Bless the USA

  • Heath Wright of Ricochet - Daddy’s Money

  • Tony Rich - Nobody Knows (Tribute to Kevin Sharp)

  • Mark Wills - I Do (Cherish You)

  • Rhett Akins - That Ain’t My Truck

  • Rhett Akins, Andy Griggs, Wade Hayes, & Mark Wills - Too Much Fun (Tribute to Daryle Singletary)

  • Deana Carter - We Danced Anyway/Strawberry Wine

  • Tracy Byrd - The Keeper of the Stars/Watermelon Crawl

An All-Star Salute to ’90s Country: FAQs

Q: When is An All-Star Salute to ’90s Country?
A: The concert took place Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Q: Where is the concert held?
A: At the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Q: Will An All-Star Salute to ’90s Country be televised?
A: Yes. The event will be filmed for a television special set to air at a later date.

Q: Why didn’t Doug Stone perform at the All-Star Salute to ‘90s Country Concert?
A: Doug Stone shared on social media that he is recovering from surgery and had to postpone several shows.

Q: Why didn’t Tanya Tucker, Tracy Lawrence, Mark Collie, Aaron Lewis, Confederate Railroad, or Collin Raye perform at the All-Star Salute to ‘90s Country Concert?

A: The artists did not share why they were no longer performing at the concert. The event disclaimer stated that the lineup was subject to change.


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