Music Minute - Live In The Vineyard Goes Country (4/21-4/23, Napa Valley)

 

Live In The Vineyard Goes Country will return to Napa Valley, Calif. on April 21–23, 2026. 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. Across the three-day experience, guests will enjoy a headlining set from 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, with more to be announced. 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 the historic Uptown Theatre in 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.

ABOUT FOREFRONT NETWORKS (FFN): Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Forefront Networks is a full-service experiential and entertainment agency specializing in corporate partnerships, brand activation, corporate events, entertainment booking, event management, video content services and more. Forefront Networks' collection of work includes event platforms designed to build connections between brands and their audiences. Their portfolio of work includes Austin Trail of Lights, Bevo Blvd., Star-Spangled Fest, award-winning television series Texas Music Scene, Hill Country Reserve, Live In The Vineyard, Live In The Vineyard Goes Country and Elevation. FFN also activates for brands such as Kendra Scott, Lucchese Bootmaker, Southwest Rapid Rewards Chase Visa and Truist. For further information, visit forefrontnetworks.com.

About Lucchese Bootmaker: Founded in 1883, Lucchese is an iconic Western lifestyle brand based in Texas. Known for its artisan-crafted cowboy boots, the heritage brand also features an extensive selection of casual footwear, custom felt hats, accessories, travel goods, as well as men's and women's apparel. At its over 30 retail locations, spanning from  Dallas to Bozeman to Atlanta, the storied Western brand is committed to providing a bespoke experience that focuses on handmade craftsmanship, quality, and style – which Lucchese is known for. For more information about the brand, visit www.Lucchese.com or their social media channels: Instagram: @lucchese, Facebook: @lucchesebootmaker, X: @lucchese1883.