Our Partners, Sponsors & Artists

On behalf of the We Are Nashville Festival, we extend our deepest gratitude to our esteemed partners, sponsors, and participating artists. Your unwavering support and shared vision are the cornerstones of our success, enabling us to provide meaningful artistic opportunities for the youth of Nashville. Your commitment is invaluable, and we are profoundly grateful for your continued partnership. Together, we are making a lasting impact. Thank you.

Bryson Finney, Executive Director

Library of Artists

Artists who have collaborated as vocalists, instrumentalists, clinicians, songwriters, arrangers or composers, along w/ year(s) of participation

Click on the names below to learn more about each artist/arts organization.

Alex Skiro - 2024 Alice Walle - 2024, 2025 Alicia Engram - 2022, 2026
Allison Suey - 2022
Dr. Angelica Dunsavage - 2023
Blair School of Music (Vanderbilt University) - 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 Bryson Finney - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Carlos DeFord Bailey - 2022
Carlos Santiago - 2023 Carter Hammonds - 2024, 2025, 2026 Dr. Cedric Dent - 2025 Chad Hammonds - 2025, 2026 Christian Walker - 2025, 2026
Christopher Farrell - 2021 Cody Fry - 2026
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
​Craig Madole - 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
​Dave Ragland - 2021
​Dexter Quito - 2021

Dajuana Hammonds - 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Eli Weick - 2026
Franklin Willis - 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Fyütch & Aura V. - 2026
Gabe and Diane Lamog - 2023, 2024
Global Education Center - 2023, 2024
​​Inversion Vocal Ensemble - 2019, 2021‍ ‍Lauren Daigle - 2026 Marisa Frank - 2025, 2026
MET Singers - 2021 Metro Nashville Public Schools Student Ensemble - 2025, 2026 Mr. Talkbox - 2026
Nashville Ballet - 2020
​​Nashville Singers - 2021
​​Nashville Symphony - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
​NSO Accelerando  - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Nashville Taiko - 2025 Nate Bean and 4Given - 2025, 2026
National Museum of African American Music - 2021

Finale Guest Artist 2026 - Lauren Daigle

Featured Artists 2024 - Dr. Preston Wilson and The Fisk Jubilee Singers

Otto Gross - 2022
Dr. Preston Wilson and the Fisk Jubilee Singers - 2024
Rachel Rodriguez - 2022, 2024
Rashad Rayford (Rashadthapoet) - 2024
​Rick Johnson - 2021  Sage Chase - 2025
​Suzanne Peeples - 2024 Tamica Nicole - 2025
Titus Underwood - 2020, 2021
Troika Hanna & Aria Music - 2023, 2024 Walter Blair - 2026
​Wydell Croom - 2022, 2023
Zachary Himelhoch - World Percussion - 2019

Student Artists 2026 - MNPS Student Ensemble