Blake Shelton named first headliner for VOA Country Music Fest 2026

WEST CHESTER, Ohio (WXIX) – Longtime country music superstar Blake Shelton will be one of several artists headlining Voices of America’s Country Music Festival in 2026.

After coming off of another year of record-breaking attendance, festival organizers announced Thursday that they booked one of the biggest names in country music.

Shelton, who is known for his catchy No. 1 hit singles and coaching on reality TV show The Voice, has become one of the best-selling country artists over the past two decades.

Over the course of his music career, he has won more than 113 awards, including ten CMA Music Awards, six ACM Awards, three AMA’s, and 11 CMTs.

The most recent award he received was in 2021 for Country Artist of the Year at the People’s Choice Awards.

Next year’s festival is scheduled for Aug. 6-9, 2026 at Voice of America Metro Park.

Four-day tickets and parking are on sale now.

• Four-day general admission: $239.99
• Four-day main stage VIP: $496.99
• Four-day main stage VIP - seated: $599.99
• Four-day super VIP: $1,759.75
• VIP parking: $198.99
• GA parking: $105.99

Organizers say prices will increase Nov. 9 at 11:59 p.m.

More headliners and artists will be announced at a later date.

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