The Country Music Weekend Everyone Will Be Talking About Next Spring

Every spring has its moment. In 2026, that moment belongs to the Two Step Inn Festival.

Set along the San Gabriel River in Georgetown, Texas, this event is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about country festivals in the country. What started as a Texas-forward celebration now feels like a national milestone. And the reason is clear the moment you see who is headlining.

Brooks and Dunn on Saturday. Chris Stapleton on Sunday.

Brooks and Dunn are not just headliners. They are the sound of honky-tonks, dance floors, and packed arenas. Seeing the best-selling duo in country music history lead what is billed as the world’s largest outdoor honky-tonk feels almost poetic. 

Chris Stapleton closing the festival feels like a statement. His rise has been steady, earned, and undeniable. Eleven Grammys later, he stands as one of the most respected voices in modern country. 

Over 30 artists fill the weekend, mixing legends, red dirt staples, and rising stars. The atmosphere is relaxed but massive. Family-friendly but electric. 

Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn to headline ‘Two Step Inn’

Long before festivals claimed dance floors and sing-along moments, they helped define what country crowds actually move to. One song, in particular, turned dance halls into shared celebrations across generations. Watching them perform it live shows why their Saturday night slot feels inevitable. 

Brooks & Dunn – Boot Scootin’ Boogie (Live at Cain’s Ballroom)

Chris Stapleton closing the weekend feels intentional, almost inevitable. His voice carries weight, silence, and emotion in a way few artists can match. A performance like this shows why he earns the final word at a Texas festival of this scale. No spectacle is needed. Just the music, the moment, and a crowd fully locked in. 

Chris Stapleton – Tennessee Whiskey (Austin City Limits Performance)