Alison Krauss and Union Station, Old Crow Medicine Show, and more! Here's the MerleFest 2026 lineup

@merlefest just announced their FULL lineup for 2026, so we thought we’d throw it back to (possibly ‘89?) backstage at MerleFest with John & Jamie, Bill Monroe, Doc Watson, Peter Rowan and more… see how many folks you can spot! 🎥 watch the full clip on Bradley Laird’s YouTube channel #MerleFest #PeterRowan #BillMonroe | Hartford's Mammoth Collection

This year's MerleFest lineup is INSANE🤩 With over 95 bands throughout the 4 days, don't miss this phenomenal festival taking place April 23rd-26th in Wilkesboro, North Carolina🎶 | Real Roots Radio

Doc's final perfomance at MerleFest. This was in 2012. Doc, we miss you everyday and know you, Merle, RosaLee, and Richard are smiling down on us from heaven. We love you. #DocWatsonWeek Thank you to Courtney Sparks for this video. And thank you to all who tuned in to honor the lengendary Doc Watson. March 3, 1923 - May 29, 2012 | MerleFest

Doc Watson & Friends @ MerleFest here’s Tony’s solo on “Going Down the Road Feeling Bad” hope everyone has a good evening. #legends #legendary #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #folkmusic #guitarist #guitarplayer #guitarsolo #guitar #heroes #music #musiclovers | Jordan Rice

Live Alison Krauss at MerleFest 2026