Swamp Dogg To Make Several AmericanaFest Appearances

(LBPR) On the heels of his latest critically acclaimed album, Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife, the legendary musician hits Nashville for several AmericanaFest appearances, including performances, conversations, and an Official Showcase.

Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife is Swamp Dogg's 31st non-compilation full-length album in a career that stretches across eight decades. Released by S-Curve Records on Juneteenth 2026, the album finds the pioneering soul artist reflecting on mortality, legacy, and the enduring power of music while continuing his tradition of fearless genre-bending.

The album was produced by Swamp Dogg with S-Curve founder Steve Greenberg, Mike Mangini, and Sam Hollander, and includes a guest appearance by Gary U.S. Bonds on "Waka Waka Waka," as well as "Searching For Heaven" and "Acid Tongue," originally by Jenny Lewis, with whom Swamp Dogg has recorded in recent years.

Swamp Dogg's AmericanaFest Schedule:

Wed, Sept. 16 - 2 PM
Salt Lick Q&A Panel
Embassy Suites (Meadow A + B) - Discussion

Thurs, Sept. 17 - 4 PM
MOJO'S MUSIC CITY MAHEM with SXM Outlaw Country
Robert's Western World - Performance

Fri, Sept. 18 - 1 PM
AMERICANAFEST Day Stage
Presented by NPR Music, World Cafe & WMOT - Performance

Fri, Sept. 18 - 7 PM
Grand Ole Opry
Discussion and Performance with Eli Paperboy Reed

Sat, Sept. 19 - 10 PM
The Blue Room at Third Man Records
Official Showcase

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