Branson's Annual Music Fest garnered enthusiastic crowd

The 14th Annual Branson Music Festival was held last weekend at the Clay Cooper Theater.

A large and enthusiastic crowd was on hand to enjoy the more than 20 musical acts who took the stage during the two-day event, giving guests a taste of Branson's rich and varied entertainment.

Diane Fisher, owner of Branson Ticket and Travel, came up with the idea of the Branson Music Fest, as a way to showcase the year's best entertainment to group leaders, motorcoach companies, tour guides and individuals, as a way to promote the music mecca. The festival is presented annually by the Branson Travel Planning Association.

The 2026 Branson Music Festival featured such talented acts as Clay Cooper's Country Express, Melody Hart and the All Star Band, The Duttons, Hot Rods and High Heels, Motown Downtown, Absolutely Country/Definitely Gospel, Spirit of America, The Gambler, Classic Rock Icons, Matt Gumm, Cassandre, ReVibe, Nashville Roadhouse Live, Doug Gabriel, The Baldknobbers, Billy Yates and SIX.

Emcees for the event were Rick McEwen and Clay Cooper.