IMG Artists Launches Women of Americana Tour

Concerts to feature Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh, celebrating the influential women in American roots music

Feb. 8, 2026 at 2:31am

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IMG Artists announces the Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music tour, which will travel across North America in 2026. The concerts will feature singer-songwriters Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh performing songs made famous by iconic female artists like Brandi Carlile, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, and more. The tour coincides with the United States' upcoming semiquincentennial.

Why it matters

Americana music has long been shaped by the contributions of pioneering female artists, from the Carter Family to contemporary singer-songwriters. This tour aims to honor that legacy and introduce new audiences to the rich tradition of women in American roots music.

The details

The Women of Americana tour will kick off on February 20, 2026, at BIG ARTS in Sanibel, Florida. The concerts will feature a multimedia experience, with accompanying video projections as Vane and Leigh perform songs spanning folk, gospel, western swing, and more. The setlist will include classics like "Blowin' In The Wind," "Angel From Montgomery," and "Can The Circle Be Unbroken."

  • The tour will kick off on February 20, 2026, in Sanibel, Florida.
  • The concerts will run through 2026, coinciding with the United States' semiquincentennial.

The players

Cristina Vane

Cristina Vane is a songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist who has an extensive touring history, providing direct support for artists like Molly Tuttle, Bob Weir, and Wynonna Judd.

Brennen Leigh

Brennen Leigh is an American songwriter, guitarist, and mandolin player whose storytelling style has earned her a cult following in the US, Europe, and beyond.

Eli Wolf

Eli Wolf is the producer of the Women of Americana tour, with a career spanning over 20 years in the music industry, working with artists across genres.

IMG Artists

IMG Artists is the company behind the Women of Americana tour, a performing arts management firm dedicated to connecting artists with audiences worldwide.

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What they’re saying

“Americana music has touched my soul deeply, and to be a part of a project that honors the tradition and influence of formidable women in the genre is a total blessing.”

— Cristina Vane, Songwriter, singer, slide guitar and clawhammer banjo player

“Women have been a consistent thread running through Americana Music from its very start, from the original Carter Family (Maybelle Carter invented the style all modern guitar playing is based on) to folks like Lucinda Williams, who elevated rural American songwriting to a new level of literature.”

— Brennen Leigh, Songwriter, guitar player, mandolin player and singer

What’s next

The Women of Americana tour will continue through 2026, with additional dates and locations to be announced.

The takeaway

This tour celebrates the rich legacy of women in American roots music, from the pioneering artists of the past to the contemporary singer-songwriters keeping the tradition alive. It's a testament to the enduring power and influence of female voices in shaping the sound of Americana.