Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion has unveiled the initial lineup for its 2025 edition, set to take place September 19th–21st in the shared downtown of Bristol, TN and Bristol, VA. The award-winning festival will celebrate the twin cities’ history as the birthplace of country music with 90+ acts on more than a dozen indoor and outdoor stages along State Street, the site of the legendary 1927 Bristol Sessions.

Among the initial lineup are The Teskey Brothers, Shane Smith & the Saints, Lukas Nelson, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Kaitlin Butts, Sister Sadie, Michael Cleveland, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, and Hippies & Cowboys, with another wave of artists to be announced in early spring.

Tickets are on sale now, with three-day weekend passes available for $159.99 all in, or $54 per day. Camping passes and various VIP packages are also available along with payment plan options starting at $36.35 down per ticket. Find more information and secure your tickets here.

Click below to view the initial Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2025 artist lineup and stay tuned for the next major lineup drop. Follow Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion on social media or sign up for email updates on the festival website to stay in the loop.

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2025 Initial Artist Lineup:

The Teskey Brothers
Shane Smith & the Saints
Lukas Nelson
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Kaitlin Butts
Sister Sadie
Michael Cleveland
Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley
Hippies & Cowboys

More artists will be announced in early spring!

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