Owensboro Band to Perform at NASCAR's Cracker Barrel 400 in Nashville

Yellow Banks won a contest to play the pre-race concert at the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 5:53pm

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The Owensboro, Kentucky-based band 'Yellow Banks' has been selected to perform on the infield stage ahead of the upcoming Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway on May 31. The band won the 'Next Rising Star' contest hosted by the racetrack at Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row in Nashville.

Why it matters

This is a major opportunity for the up-and-coming band to showcase their unique blend of traditional country, western swing, rockabilly and funk music to thousands of NASCAR fans. It also highlights Nashville Superspeedway's efforts to feature local and regional talent as part of their race day entertainment.

The details

Yellow Banks, a six-member band formed in 2020, will take the stage ahead of the Cracker Barrel 400 race. The group is currently working on their second album and released their first single from the project in March. 'We're excited to give an up-and-coming artist the opportunity to perform in front of thousands of NASCAR fans before the Cracker Barrel 400,' said Matt Greci, general manager of Nashville Superspeedway.

  • Yellow Banks won the 'Next Rising Star' contest in March 2026.
  • The band will perform on the infield stage ahead of the Cracker Barrel 400 on May 31, 2026.

The players

Yellow Banks

A six-member band from Owensboro, Kentucky that blends traditional country, western swing, rockabilly and funk music. The group formed in 2020 and is currently working on their second album.

Matt Greci

The general manager of Nashville Superspeedway, the racetrack hosting the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series event.

Dierks Bentley

A country music star whose Nashville restaurant, Whiskey Row, hosted the 'Next Rising Star' contest that Yellow Banks won.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to give an up-and-coming artist the opportunity to perform in front of thousands of NASCAR fans before the Cracker Barrel 400.”

— Matt Greci, General Manager, Nashville Superspeedway

The takeaway

This performance opportunity at the Cracker Barrel 400 provides valuable exposure for the rising Owensboro band Yellow Banks, allowing them to showcase their unique sound to a large NASCAR audience and potentially gain new fans and recognition within the country music scene.