Country Music Stars Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Ernest, and Mackenzie Carpenter to Headline Braves Country Fest

The Atlanta Braves and Live Nation announced Braves Country Fest presented by Truist, a first-of-its-kind celebration of country music and Braves baseball, taking place at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA, on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The day-long festival will feature a star-studded concert lineup inside Truist Park, showcasing some of the biggest names in country music, including Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, ERNEST, and Mackenzie Carpenter. The event will also include free activations and performances at The Battery Atlanta, highlighted by rising stars Zach John King, Colton Bowlin, and Scoot Teasley. A portion of all proceeds from the event will go to support the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

Headlining the festival will be a quartet of country music superstars, including:

• Cody Johnson is one of the luminaries of modern country music, with MusicRow proclaiming he “just might be the future of real country music”. Johnson capped a monumental 2025 by being named the Male Vocalist of the Year at the 59th Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards and his smash single – “Dirt Cheap” – was named Song of the Year by the Academy of Country Music (ACM). His latest album, Leather, won the 2024 CMA for Album of the Year and his 2021 lead single “’Til You Can’t”, from his album Human: The Double Album, was awarded Single of the Year and Music Video of the Year at the 2022 CMAs. His songs have achieved 42 Gold and Platinum certifications, nearly 10 billion career global streams, and four No. 1 singles. While Johnson’s Texas roots run deep, he cut his teeth in venues across Braves Country en route to superstardom.
• Ella Langley has quickly established herself as one of the new voices of country music with three number one hits already in her portfolio. The Hope Hull, Ala., native was named the ACM New Artist of the Year in 2024, propelling her into a historic 2025. Her debut album, hungover, featured the chart-topping single “you look like you love me,” which became the first song in CMA history to win Single of the Year, Song of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and Musical Event of the Year. Her current single, “Choosin’ Texas,” has already reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Chart and skyrocketed to the top five of the Billboard Top 100, making her one of only 12 female artists to have charted in the Hot 100’s top 10 with a country song.
• ERNEST is a singer/songwriter who has penned some of the biggest country anthems of the past decade and been called “Nashville’s current songwriting kingpin” by The Tennessean. The Los Angeles Times proclaimed the Nashville, Tenn., native “is reviving the sound of classic country music” as the writer of more than a dozen number one hits – including the 2025 BMI Song of the Year, “I Had Some Help,” by Post Malone and Morgan Wallen. He currently has written more than a dozen number one singles for artists including Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Sam Hunt, Chris Lane, Florida-Georgia Line, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, and Jelly Roll. A performer since a young age, the former college baseball player has released three solo albums and headlined multiple national tours. His duet with Wallen, “Cowgirls,” was his first number one song as an artist and he was nominated for the ACM New Male Artist of the Year and Artist-Songwriter of the Year in 2024.
• Mackenzie Carpenter is a star on the rise in country music. Already established as a platinum-selling songwriter, Carpenter was named to MusicRow Magazine’s ‘Next Big Thing’ Artists Class of 2025, Spotify’s Hot Country 2024 Artists to Watch, CMT’s Next Women of Country class of 2023, and Nashville Briefing’s Artists to Watch 2023. The Hull, Ga., native has toured with talents like Miranda Lambert, Megan Moroney, Jake Owen, and more.

Prior to the show inside Truist Park, Braves fans will be introduced to some of the emerging acts in country music with the Braves Country Hot Prospects showcase on the Whiskey Jam stage at the Georgia Power Pavilion at The Battery Atlanta. The Braves Country Hot Prospects showcase, which is a non-ticketed, free event, will include appearances from ascending country musicians from across the southeast, including:

• Zach John King pairs the reflective insight of a roots poet with the edgy intensity of raw alt-rock and is emerging as one of the most unique voices in country music. The Fayetteville, Ga., native’s songs have been streamed nearly 30 million times. He released his latest EP, Slow Down, in 2025 and he has toured with Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, Luke Bryan, and others.
• Colton Bowlin is a singer-songwriter from Albany, Ky., known for his authentic, traditional sound. His latest single, “Don’t Come Home”, was recognized as one of the “New Country Songs That Need to be on Your Radar” by Whiskey Riff and he was named one of the “10 Country and Americana Artists You Need to Know” by Holler.
• Scoot Teasley is carving out his own lane in country music, blending classic Southern storytelling with modern hip-hop and soul influences. The Toccoa, Ga., native’s singles have been praised by Billboard as a “must-hear” and featured on Spotify’s Fresh Finds Country and New Music Friday Country, as well as CMT’s Next Up Now. His EP Country Back cemented his reputation as one of Nashville’s most exciting new voices, earning him a spot on Nashville Briefing’s “25 Artists to Watch” list.

For details on Braves Country Fest presented by Truist, visit braves.com/bravescountryfest. For logos for Braves Country Fest presented by Truist, click here.

“It has been our goal to create Atlanta Braves experiences that extend beyond the game of baseball, and Braves Country Fest presented by Truist will be an incredible celebration of the rich country music culture that permeates throughout Braves Country,” said Braves President and Chief Executive Officer Derek Schiller. “We designed The Battery Atlanta and Truist Park for events like this, allowing us to engage fans and showcase celebrated artists in an environment unlike any other. We believe this will become a destination event for fans across Braves Country while helping support the incredible work of the Atlanta Braves Foundation.”

“Live Nation is proud to partner with the Atlanta Braves in hosting the first Braves Country Fest,” said Chairman of Live Nation Georgia Peter Conlon. “By bringing together the most talented artists in country music with one of the best venues in the country, we are able to create an unforgettable and meaningful fan experience while supporting the community and showcasing the genre’s continued growth.”

“Braves Country encompasses the heart of country music,” said Bradley Jordan, Partner, Peachtree Entertainment. “By showcasing artists who built their careers playing venues around the Southeast, we believe Braves Country Fest presented by Truist celebrates country music and its place in the fabric of the culture in the region and beyond.”

Events taking place in The Battery Atlanta will be free of charge and open to all fans. Tickets for the Truist Park concert, including individual tickets, group and VIP packages, are on sale now at livenation.com and braves.com/bravescountryfest.

A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to support the work of the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

With the introduction of Braves Country Fest, the Atlanta Braves continue to bring the best in sports and entertainment directly to its fans at Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta. With more than nine million visitors to Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta last year, the 3 million square-foot mixed-use development offers an unprecedented fan experience 365 days a year and is a destination for top performers in the music and entertainment space.