Music Legends Set for 'Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us' Concerts

Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, and more to perform at two-night event celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:30am

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Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Jackson Browne, Gary Clark Jr., Kenny Chesney, and other acclaimed musicians are set to perform at the two-night concert event 'Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us' on June 4 and 5 at Monmouth University's OceanFirst Bank Center. The concerts, put on by the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, will feature the artists performing 'landmark songs' from various genres that have defined American music history.

Why it matters

The 'Music America' concerts reflect the mission of the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music to celebrate the power of music to bring people together and explore the rich diversity of the nation's musical heritage. As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, the event aims to foster unity and inspire reflection on shared history during divisive times.

The details

The lineup for the 'Music America' concerts also includes Rosanne Cash, Dropkick Murphys, Darlene Love, Nils Lofgren, Stevie Van Zandt, Public Enemy, Mavis Staples, and Dion, with The Disciples of Soul serving as the house band. The two-night event will take place just days before the official opening of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on June 7.

  • The concerts will take place on June 4 and 5, 2026.
  • Tickets for both shows will go on sale on April 21, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A legendary singer-songwriter and co-founder of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music.

Jon Bon Jovi

A renowned rock musician and the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year.

Robert Santelli

The executive director of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and the executive producer of the 'Music America' concerts.

Monmouth University

The host institution for the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and the venue for the 'Music America' concerts.

OceanFirst Bank Center

The performance venue on the Monmouth University campus where the 'Music America' concerts will take place.

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What they’re saying

“Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us is a journey through American music history. The concerts reflect everything the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music stands for: the power of music to bring people together, the rich and diverse treasury of American music as a mirror of our national culture, and the inspiration to think about our shared history in these divisive times.”

— Robert Santelli, Executive Director, Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music

What’s next

Tickets for the 'Music America' concerts will go on sale to the public on April 21, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET through the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music's website.

The takeaway

The 'Music America' concerts represent a landmark celebration of the nation's musical heritage, bringing together some of the most iconic artists across genres to commemorate America's 250th anniversary and the opening of the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. The event aims to foster unity, inspire reflection, and showcase the enduring power of music to unite people.