2026 SOUL COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Join us for an unforgettable weekend celebrating Black country music, classic film, Western culture and community. The third annual Soul Country Music Festival brings together live entertainment, delicious food, shopping, line dancing, family activities and Halloween fun under the stars.

Produced by Wade & Associates Group

in association with the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo and 102.3 FM KJLH.

Two Days of Film, Music, Dancing

and Culture Under the Stars

October 31 & November 1, 2026

Autry Museum of the American West at Griffith Park

4700 Westen Herritage Way, Los Angeles,

Soul Country Meets Halloween!

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SUNDAY,

NOVEMBER 1

Event schedule: Coming Soon

SOUL COUNTRY MUSIC STAR™ NATIONAL FINALS

Regional winners from across the country will compete for the title of 2026 Soul Country Music Star™, a $10,000 grand prize and the opportunity

to perform during the 2027 Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo tour.

SATURDAY,

OCTOBER 31

BLACK CLASSIC MOVIE NIGHT UNDER THE STARS

Celebrate Halloween Soul Country style with an outdoor screening of the Black classic movie J.D.’s Revenge, starring Glynn Turman.

Guests can enjoy food trucks, vendors, music, games, picnic-style seating, a Halloween costume contest and family-friendly Halloween fun under the stars.

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About The Soul Country Music Festival
Our 3rd annual Soul Country Music Festival is a national celebration of Black country music, culture, and community, produced by Wade & Associates Group in association with the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo and 102.3 KJLH Radio.

Held annually on the lawn of the Autry Museum of the American West in

Los Angeles, the festival showcases live music, DJ sets, line dancing, workshops, vendors, food, art, family activities, and cultural experiences rooted in soul and Western heritage. Born from the Soul Country Music ™ Star competition, the festival also hosts the SCMS National Finals, where regional winners from across the country compete for the $10,000 cash prize, exclusive prizes and national title.

The festival highlights Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Violence Prevention, with proceeds supporting the Wade & Associates Group Foundation and its community programs.

Dedicated to expanding visibility and opportunity for Soul Country Music, the festival honors the past, champions today’s artists, and inspires the future.

Country Roots, Diverse Beats: Celebrating the Rich Tapestry of Soul in Country Music.

LOOKING BACK AT THE 2025
SOUL COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Congratulations to our 2025

Soul Country Music™ Star!

Mr. Bowleggs, Nathaniel Dansby takes home the crown and $10,000 grand prize as this year’s Soul Country Music Star! With his smooth vocals and undeniable stage presence, Nathaniel embodies the spirit of Country Roots, Diverse Beats: Celebrating the Rich Tapestry of Soul in Country Music.

Catch Nathaniel performing live throughout 2026 at the Bill Pickett Invitational Soul Country Rodeo Weekend events!

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