Country For A Cause 2026 Lineup Announced

Country For A Cause returns to Nashville during CMA Fest week with a star-studded lineup benefitting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Written by Amanda Tempel

Date Published: May 26, 2026

Country For A Cause is returning to Nashville during CMA Fest week with a stacked lineup of country legends, fan favorites, rising artists, and special guests.

The 12th Annual Country For A Cause will take place Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville. The event begins at 6:30 PM, with doors opening at 5:00 PM, and will benefit Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

The show will once again be hosted by T.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang, along with Devon O’Day.

This year’s lineup includes:

• Darin & Brooke Aldridge

• John Berry

• Allie Colleen

• Linda Davis

• Hannah Dasher

• Ty Herndon

• Jake Hoot

• Daniel-Elle Kleha

• The Kody Norris Show

• The Malpass Brothers

• Neal McCoy

• Makenzie Phipps

• Mark Wills

The event is presented by Gus Arrendale and Springer Mountain Farms.

Country For A Cause 2026 Tickets

Tickets for Country For A Cause are on sale now. General admission tickets are $55, with a very limited number of VIP tables available.

The event will be held at 3rd & Lindsley, located at 818 3rd Ave. S in Nashville.

Fans can purchase tickets through the official 3rd & Lindsley event listing.

An Unofficial Kickoff to CMA Fest Week

Country For A Cause has become a beloved tradition in Nashville, taking place just before CMA Fest and bringing together artists from across country music for a night centered on music and giving back.

“We are beyond excited to host Country For A Cause once again,” T.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang shared. “It’s truly incredible to see the lineup this year, our most varied yet. We’re bringing together legendary artists, rising stars, and you never know who may stop in. This is going to be an unforgettable show!”

Sherri Forrest, President of Country For A Cause, described the concert as the “unofficial” kickoff to CMA Fest and noted that excitement is already building for this year’s event.

“The buzz is already building, and VIP tickets have sold out in under five minutes in past years, so fans will want to be ready,” Forrest shared. “We have an amazing lineup planned, and we’re so thankful for the support of Gus Arrendale and Springer Mountain Farms, along with our artists, volunteers, and fans who help us raise thousands of dollars each year for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.”

Benefitting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Proceeds from Country For A Cause will benefit Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Since teaming with Monroe Carell as the sole beneficiary in 2018, Country For A Cause has helped raise more than $200,000.

Meredith “Mamie” Shepherd, Senior Program Manager for Seacrest Studios at Monroe Carell, praised the event and the continued support from Country For A Cause.

“How lucky we are to have the support of Country For A Cause in our Nashville community,” Shepherd said. “T.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang have been incredible champions of the patients and families seeking treatment and care at Monroe Carell. Thank you to the incredible team that unselfishly puts on such a special night each year! We are most grateful for the talent, generosity, and love on display for this event. It’s a reminder of how healing music can be.”

About Country For A Cause

Country For A Cause is an annual concert held just before CMA Fest in Nashville. Over the years, the event has welcomed artists including Crystal Gayle, Lee Greenwood, The Bellamy Brothers, Ty Herndon, Doug Supernaw, Baillie and the Boys, Collin Raye, Billy Dean, Jeannie Seely, Jan Howard, John Rich, Jody Miller, Lulu Roman, and many others.

The 2026 event continues that tradition with another wide-ranging lineup and a mission to support Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

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