Calling all country music lovers and speed demons — NASCAR and Busch Light are making this summer hotter than ever with the launch of the Busch Light Summer Music Series, and the next two headliners that were announced are already setting the stage on fire!
ERNEST and Nate Smith, two of country music’s biggest stars, are bringing their chart-topping hits straight to the race track, blending the heart-pounding excitement of NASCAR with the electrifying energy of live country music. This new fan experience promises to be the ultimate mashup of horsepower and honky-tonk, kicking off with ERNEST at Texas Motor Speedway (May 4) and Nate Smith at Michigan International Speedway (June 8).
Nashville’s favorite genre-blending hitmaker ERNEST is revving up Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 4, just before the WÜRTH 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. Known for penning 13 No. 1 songs and working alongside country giants like Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson, ERNEST has been carving out his own lane with projects like Flower Shops (The Album) and Nashville, Tennessee. He’s also behind the record-breaking Post Malone and Morgan Wallen collab “I Had Some Help,” which earned him a 2025 GRAMMY nomination.
Expect an unforgettable pre-race performance packed with twangy storytelling, undeniable swagger, and a whole lot of country soul before the engines roar to life.
Next up, powerhouse vocalist Nate Smith is taking over Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, June 8, ahead of the FireKeepers Casino 400. If you haven’t heard Nate’s gravelly, soul-drenched voice belt out “Whiskey on You” or “World on Fire,” where have you been?
Fresh off winning ACM New Male Artist of the Year and Billboard’s Rookie of the Year, Nate is one of country’s most exciting rising stars, boasting 2 billion career streams and a collection of gold and platinum hits. His sophomore album California Gold debuted Top 15 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart, and his latest banger, “Nobody Likes Your Girlfriend” featuring HARDY, is already making waves. Get ready for a performance that’s just as intense as the race itself.
The Busch Light Summer Music Series is bringing five full-length concerts to NASCAR race weekends across the country, turning race day into an all-out festival experience.
And if you thought this announcement was big, remember: Zac Brown Band is already set to take over the Chicago Street Race on July 5! NASCAR, Speedway Motorsports, and Anheuser-Busch are putting their foot on the gas, making sure race fans are not only getting world-class competition but also next-level entertainment.
“As part of our renewed partnership with Busch Light, they’re putting a premium on finding fresh new ways to drive deeper fan engagement and enhance the entertainment and experience at the track, and the Summer Music Series does just that,” Michelle Byron, NASCAR Executive VP, shared in a statement.
Following Texas, Michigan, and Chicago, the final two Busch Light Summer Music Series concerts will take place at Iowa Speedway (August 3) and World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis (September 7). The artists for these shows are still under wraps, but you already know it’s going to be massive.
Whether you’re a die-hard NASCAR fan, a country music junkie, or both, the Busch Light Summer Music Series is bringing together the thrill of racing and the magic of live music for an unforgettable summer. So grab a cold Busch Light, rally your crew, and secure your tickets because this is one party you don’t want to miss!
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