FEATURED PERFORMANCES BY KASHUS CULPEPPER, THELMA & JAMES, ALEX LAMBERT, COLEMAN JENNINGS, WAYLON PAYNE AND NATHAN BESS
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Yesterday, Big Loud hosted its second annual AMERICANAFEST Showcase, in partnership with Aviator Nation Dreamland. The curated special event highlighted the genre’s remarkable talent with performances by Kashus Culpepper, Thelma & James, Coleman Jennings, Alex Lambert, Nathan Bess and Waylon Payne.
ABOUT BIG LOUD RECORDS
Recently celebrating its 10-year anniversary, Big Loud Records’ head-turning success story began in 2015. Counting over 102 billion global on-demand streams, 38 No. 1 U.S. country airplay hits, 60 No. 1 country hits across international territories, three history-making Billboard Hot 100 all-genre No. 1s, over 150 RIAA certified titles, and more, the Big Loud Records roster is home to genre standouts Alex Lambert, Ashley Cooke, Brock Phillips, Chandler Walters, Charles Wesley Godwin, Cody Lohden, Coleman Jennings, Dallas Smith, Dylan Gossett, ERNEST, Hailey Benedict, HARDY, HIXTAPE, Jake Worthington, Julianna Rankin, Kashus Culpepper, Lauren Alaina, Lauren Watkins, MacKenzie Porter, Morgan Wallen, Owen Riegling, Stephen Wilson Jr., The 502’s, The Droptines, Thelma & James, Timmy McKeever and Waylon Payne. Big Loud Records was honored as the No. 1 Billboard Hot Country Songs Label in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 + 2025, the 2022, 2023, 2024 + 2025 MusicRow Label Group of the Year and was named Platinum Labelat the 2021, 2023 + 2025 CRS / Country Aircheck Awards. Big Loud was also the Country Aircheck/Mediabase Label of the Year in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and CCMA Record Company of the Year in 2023 and 2024.
ABOUT AVIATOR NATION DREAMLAND
Aviator Nation Dreamland is an event space, music venue, bar and restaurant established in 2020 by Aviator Nation founder, Paige Mycoskie. Originally launched in Malibu, California, Dreamland was created as a home for music and entertainment, offering the highest quality sound for an intimate venue on the west side of Los Angeles. The Malibu location carries a deep musical legacy. When the building was known as the Malibu Inn, it hosted legendary performances by artists like The Doors, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, and The Beach Boys. Even earlier, in the 1970s, Neil Young owned the property and dubbed it the Crazy Horse Saloon. Inspired by this rich history, Mycoskie transformed the space into a vibrant tribute to music and artistic expression. With immersive sound, a creative build-out, and sweeping views of one of the world’s best surf spots, Dreamland Malibu offers a one-of-a-kind experience. Now, that experience expands to Nashville. This new venue blends Malibu’s laid-back luxury with Nashville’s deep-rooted musical culture, offering an unforgettable destination for both locals and visitors. With world-class sound, an artistic atmosphere, and a passion for music at its core, Dreamland continues to be an experience like no other—no matter which city you’re in. With two iconic venues and 20 Aviator Nation retail stores, we offer endless opportunities to collaborate with like-minded partners. We’re building a culture driven movement that extends far beyond the stage.
ABOUT AMERICANAFEST
AMERICANAFEST brings together hundreds of showcasing artists, industry leaders and music fans throughout the most notable venues in Nashville, Tennessee. To complement the nightly official showcases curated by a festival committee, multiple special events during the day allow agencies, labels and other industry entities to highlight their roster. The destination event also offers a three-day educational conference with networking opportunities, numerous panels, and premium industry interaction. The annual Americana Honors & Awards ceremony at Ryman Auditorium recognizes the groundbreaking figures of Americana music and celebrates the music achievements of the past year. AMERICANAFEST serves as a fundraiser supporting the initiatives of the Americana Music Association and its Foundation and will take place in Nashville from September 15-19, 2026.
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