The
Lineup

For over a decade, Brandon Rhyder has been one of the most celebrated music artists to come out of Texas. Born and raised in Carthage, Texas, he grew up singing in church before discovering the guitar in college and moving to Austin in 1999 — quickly becoming a cornerstone of the Red Dirt scene. Widely exalted for his ability to couple gorgeous melodies with superb storytelling and his signature songbird vocal style, Rhyder is an artist's artist. His resume boasts 18 years of highly praised albums, 175+ tour dates a year, and collaborations with top songwriters like Liz Rhodes, Keith Gattis, Lori McKenna, and Radney Foster. At his core, Brandon Rhyder writes the stories of our lives — exposing all the milestones that make us human.

With over 4 million career streams and a social following surpassing 150,000, Payton Howie is quickly becoming one of country music's most compelling rising stars. A fierce performer with a voice that blends grit and soul, she's toured alongside Parker McCollum, Lainey Wilson, Ashley McBryde, Garth Brooks, Aaron Watson, and Trisha Yearwood — cementing her place among today's top-tier talent. Her single "Ramblin' Woman" soared to #5 on the Ireland Country iTunes Chart, and she's been nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year by both Texas Regional Radio and the Texas Country Music Association. Payton Howie isn't just a name to watch — she's a force to be reckoned with.

For well over a decade, Austin English has been pounding on the door to stardom. The hard-to-ignore, 6'6" Texas native has commanded some of the biggest stages in the Texas Midwest and Mountain West — including the Highway 30 Music Festival, Gruene Hall, White Elephant Saloon, and Rodeo Austin — and opened for Charlie Daniels Band, Granger Smith, Gary Allan, Cody Johnson, Reckless Kelly, and Radney Foster, among others. His dynamic vocals and infectious songs have earned him hundreds of thousands of fans. Aligned with top Nashville songwriters and producers, he released "Willie Nelson T-Shirt" and "Goodnight Marie," amassing nearly 100,000 streams, and continues that momentum with his newest album "Boomerang."

At just 18 years old and attending Tarleton State University, Hudson Skaggs is already a seasoned performer with 8 years of guitar under his belt and 3 years on stage. Raised on Brooks & Dunn and the Turnpike Troubadours, he plays the Red Dirt country sound he grew up loving. He's currently building out his band and is thrilled to be part of Sand & Saddles — and he'll be back around the campfire for an acoustic session after Brandon Rhyder.

Randy Rench is a Texas country staple with a catalog of songs that feel like they've always been there. Honest, unpretentious, and built for a crowd that loves real music.

Union Revival brings a soulful, roots-driven sound that bridges country, gospel, and Americana. Their tight harmonies and passionate delivery set the perfect tone for a festival built on heritage and community.

Jackson Pape opens the Friday stage with the kind of Texas country that feels like home — warm, honest, and built for wide open spaces. A great way to kick off the weekend.

Rising out of the Texas country scene with a voice that cuts right through, Tyce Delk has been turning heads from Cleburne to Austin. Catch him at Sand & Saddles before the rest of the world catches on.

Noah Bowman lights up every stage he steps on — high energy, big smile, and a guitar tone that fills the room. This Texas country artist is one of the most exciting live performers in the scene right now.

The Ethan Martin Band delivers a full-band Texas country experience with energy to spare. Tight grooves, strong songwriting, and a stage presence that commands attention from the first note.

Born and raised in Nacogdoches, East Texas, Cole Stephens blends country, rock, and gospel into a sound he calls Rock N' Tonk — a high-energy fusion of country and rock grounded in Texas tradition. His foundation was shaped by the church and East Texas honky tonks, where he watched artists like Koe Wetzel, Parker McCollum, Randy Rogers, and Cody Johnson and fell in love with the Texas Country and Red Dirt scenes. After packing a college degree into two years, Cole went full-time in 2024, hitting roads across Texas and sharing stages with Aaron Watson, Josh Ward, Mike Ryan, Kolby Cooper, and Stoney LaRue. He released his debut album "Yesterday's News" on February 20, 2026.

Raffy Munoz is a Texas country and country rock artist from Fairfield, Texas. After picking up a guitar at Texas State Technical College in Waco, what started as a hobby quickly became a passion. While in college he worked a traveling job that took him across the country — wherever work sent him, he booked shows and played for new audiences, shaping him as both a songwriter and performer. Now leading Raffy & The Revolution, he combines a blue-collar work ethic with authentic songwriting and energetic live performances. Drawing from small-town Texas life, hard work, and chasing dreams, he's building a growing fanbase across Texas one honest song at a time.

Hailing from Milan, Indiana — the town behind the iconic film Hoosiers — Rachel Holt embodies the authentic spirit of small-town America with a voice that resonates far beyond her roots. Raised in a bluegrass family (her father Tony and grandfather Aubrey are both celebrated musicians), Rachel carved her own path as the "country music girl in a bluegrass family." At just 18, she's shared the stage with legends like Ronnie Milsap and rising stars like Zach Top. Her sound blends the grit of Miranda Lambert, the soul of Lainey Wilson, and the storytelling of Kacey Musgraves. Signed to Nashville's Baste Records by industry veteran Chris Wallin, her breakout single "I Was Gonna Be" debuted at #9 on the Billboard Country Digital Chart and landed her at #21 on the Billboard Emerging Artists chart.

Carson VanGundy is a country music artist and songwriter from Stephenville, Texas, known for his heartfelt storytelling and a sound that blends country, rock, and Americana. His influences run deep through the Texas red dirt tradition — Cody Canada, Jason Boland, Turnpike Troubadours, William Clark Green, Randy Rogers Band, and Robert Earl Keen among them. That eclectic mix gives VanGundy a versatility that connects with a wide range of audiences, and his live performances reflect every mile of it.

Steve Schick joins Hayden Dean Leifeste for an intimate song swap from 12:00–12:45 PM — acoustic, honest, and the perfect way to open Saturday.

Hayden Dean Leifeste pairs up with Steve Schick for a Saturday afternoon song swap — two voices, two guitars, and the kind of honest Texas songwriting this festival was built for.