Country Superstars Vincent Mason, Mitchell Tenpenny and More to Anchor Second Season of Busch Light Summer Music Series
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 19, 2026) – NASCAR and Anheuser-Busch today announced the return of the highly-anticipated Busch Light Summer Music Series, bringing a trio of country megastars to NASCAR race weekends across the country. The star-studded lineup for the second annual Busch Light Summer Music Series includes new country phenom Vincent Mason at Watkins Glen International, chart-topping hitmaker Mitchell Tenpenny at Chicagoland Speedway, and another multi-platinum mega-star, who will be announced at a later date, performing at Iowa Speedway.
“As part of our continued partnership with Busch Light, we’re focused on elevating the at-track experience and delivering an even more unforgettable race weekend for our fans,” said Michelle Byron, NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Partnership and Licensing Officer. “This announcement is the latest example of NASCAR and the industry working together to provide value to current and future partners across the sport – while also providing fans with experiences they can only get by attending a NASCAR race live.”
Mason will kick off the 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series at Watkins Glen International on Sunday, May 10, performing his fan-favorite tracks ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series race weekend (May 8-10) in the Finger Lakes. One of country music’s fastest-rising talents, Mason has quickly built a loyal following with his blend of traditional influences and modern storytelling, bringing the roots of country to NASCAR.
Tenpenny will take the stage during NASCAR’s Fourth of July holiday weekend celebration at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5. Known for multi-platinum hits including “Truth About You” and “We Got History,” Tenpenny has amassed billions of global streams and multiple No. 1 songs, bringing arena-level energy to one of the most patriotic weekends on the NASCAR calendar.
The third concert of the 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series will take place at Iowa Speedway on Sunday, August 9, with one of the biggest names in country music. Additional details will be shared in the coming months.
“We are thrilled to be bringing back the Busch Light Summer Music Series, in partnership with NASCAR,” said Krystyn Stowe, Head of Marketing, Busch Family & Natural Family at Anheuser-Busch. “There’s no better way to kick off a race day this season than with a cold and smooth Busch Light at a pre-race country music concert.”
The Busch Light Summer Music Series continues to build on the long-standing partnership between NASCAR and Busch Light, the “Official Beer Sponsor of NASCAR.” Since the 1990s, the Anheuser-Busch family of brands has created countless opportunities for 21+ fans to get closer to the sport they love. The Summer Music Series once again delivers a full-length pre-race concert experience, combining the thrill of NASCAR competition with the sounds of country music’s biggest stars.
Busch Light and Trackhouse Racing also continue their partnership in 2026 with NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain, bringing 21+ fans along for the ride with dynamic specialty paint schemes and fan-focused activations throughout the season, including the brand’s signature “Race for the Mountains” campaign.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
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About Busch Light
Busch Light is made with exceptional ingredients and has a crisp, refreshing taste that is as cold and smooth as a mountain stream. The beer brewed for the great outdoors takes cracking a cold one and heading for the mountains seriously, with passion points rooted in fishing, hunting, farming, NASCAR and country music. With focus and investment on meeting fans where they already are with a Busch Light in hand, the brand has experienced consistent growth since 2019. The Busch brand name represents a family of products including Busch Beer, Busch Light, Busch Ice and Busch NA. For more information, visit www.busch.com and follow Busch Light on X, Facebook and Instagram.
About Anheuser-Busch
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As a leading American manufacturer and the nation’s top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale.
We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, and Cutwater, as well as industry-leading regional craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. That’s who we are. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com or follow Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.
