Rio Bella Resort · Leakey, Texas
Songs on the Frio
November 12 – 15, 2026
An intimate weekend of award-winning country songwriters sharing the stories behind the songs — under the Texas stars on the Frio River.
About the Event
The Writers Behind Country Music's Biggest Hits
Songs on the Frio is a Veterans Day weekend country music festival held right here at Rio Bella Resort in Leakey, Texas. Not a stadium show. An intimate evening of award-winning hit songwriters sharing the stories and songs that made country music history — performed under the stars along the Frio River. Every year it sells out. Plan ahead.
4
Days of Music
20+
Songwriters
2
Ticketed Nights
11
Free Shows
Tickets
Get Your Tickets Early
For the first time ever, Songs on the Frio expands to two ticketed nights. Both evenings feature an intimate showcase of award-winning songwriters at Rio Bella Resort. Tickets sell out every year — do not wait.
Friday Night · Nov 13
$175
Per person. An intimate evening of hit songwriters at Rio Bella Resort on the Frio River. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Saturday Night · Nov 14
$175
Per person. The main event under the Texas stars on the Frio River at Rio Bella Resort. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Tickets On Sale
Aug 1
Mark your calendar. Tickets go on sale August 1, 2026 at songsonthefrio.com. Both nights sell out every year.
The Weekend
Full Weekend Schedule
Confirmed schedule for the ticketed main events and anchor free shows. Full details on all 11 free shows and venue locations across the Frio Canyon are coming soon at songsonthefrio.com.
Thursday Nov 12
7:00 PM
Kickoff Night at The Back Porch Free
The Back Porch · Historic Leakey Inn · 527 US-83, Leakey, TX
Kick off the weekend with cold drinks, neon lights, and acoustic sets from our featured songwriters. Just bring your boots. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Friday Nov 13
5:00 PM
Friday Night Main Event $175
Rio Bella Resort · 3088 Ranch Rd 1120, Leakey, TX
An intimate evening of award-winning hit songwriters performing under the stars at Rio Bella Resort on the Frio River. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Saturday Nov 14
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday Morning Celebration Free
Real County Courthouse · 146 US-83, Leakey, TX
A free, family-friendly Veterans Day celebration with live music, local vendors, Texas-style eats, and the youth songwriting contest in partnership with Leakey School.
Saturday Nov 14
5:00 PM
Saturday Night Main Event $175
Rio Bella Resort · 3088 Ranch Rd 1120, Leakey, TX
The main event. The full lineup performing under the Texas stars on the Frio River. This is the night that sells out first. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Sunday Nov 15
10:00 AM
Sunday Gospel Gathering Free
Rustic 83 · 143 US-83, Leakey, TX
Wrap up the weekend with an uplifting gospel sing-along featuring the event's talented songwriters. Heartfelt, familiar, and free to all.
More Free Shows Coming — Details Announced Soon
Songs on the Frio 2026 features 11 free shows spread across venues throughout Leakey and the Frio Canyon. Locations and set times will be announced at songsonthefrio.com. Follow along so you do not miss a single one.
The Lineup
Meet the Songwriters
These are the writers behind some of the biggest songs in country music history. You have heard the songs. Now hear the stories.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Bob DiPiero
Blue Clear Sky · George Strait Southern Voice · Tim McGraw American Made · Oak Ridge Boys
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame · 3x BMI Songwriter of the Year
Jeffrey Steele
What Hurts The Most · Rascal Flatts My Wish · Rascal Flatts The Cowboy In Me · Tim McGraw
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Kent Blazy
If Tomorrow Never Comes · Garth Brooks Ain't Goin' Down · Garth Brooks Getting You Home · Chris Young
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Aaron Barker
Baby Blue · George Strait Love Without End Amen · George Strait I Can Still Make Cheyenne · George Strait
Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame
Terry McBride
Play Something Country · Brooks and Dunn If You See Him/If You See Her · Brooks and Dunn McBride and The Ride · Sacred Ground
Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame
Radney Foster
Raining On Sunday · Keith Urban Godspeed · The Chicks Just Call Me Lonesome · Recording Artist
Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame
Leslie Satcher
Troubadour · George Strait When God Fearing Women Get The Blues · Martina McBride Tough · Kellie Pickler
Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame
David Lee
I Need You · Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Letters From Home · John Michael Montgomery 19 Something · Mark Wills
Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame · Executive Producer
Danny Myrick
She's Country · Jason Aldean Truck Yeah · Tim McGraw I Love This Life · LoCash
Grammy Nominated
Tim James
My List · Toby Keith Either Way · Chris Stapleton Love Like Crazy · Lee Brice
Hit Songwriter
Clint Daniels
Brokenheartsville · Joe Nichols Some Of It · Eric Church Roll With Me · Montgomery/Gentry
TV Music Producer / Hit Songwriter
Travis Howard
Heart Like Mine · Miranda Lambert Famous In A Small Town · Miranda Lambert
Texas Born Hit Songwriter
Paul Jenkins
Sunny and 75 · Joe Nichols Don't You Wanna Stay · Jason Aldean Tennessee Orange · Megan Maroney
Singer / Songwriter / Performer
Bridgette Tatum
She's Country · Jason Aldean Jealous Of The Sky · Ashley Cooke Loud · ACC Football Theme
Hit Songwriter / Guitar Slinger
Dylan Altman
Barefoot Blue Jean Night · Jake Owen Take A Little Ride · Jason Aldean Watch The Wind Go By · Tim McGraw
Nashville Artist / Songwriter
Megan Linville
Voice of Blue Bell Ice Cream Theme This Ole Town CMT Top 3 Artist
Poetic Wordsmith / Artist
Dean Alexander
Life Ain't Fair feat. Sheryl Crow Black Crow · Brent Cobb Lowdown and Lonesome · Kendell Marvel
Acclaimed Emerging Artist
Emma Zinck
Talking To The Moon Country Enough Crazy Train
Emerging Country Rock Artist
Gable Bradley
Madeline Lawless Even Angels Silk And Sandpaper
Texas Touring Artist
Jessee Lee
Dive Bar Superstar Where He Ain't Daughter of Hall of Famer David Lee
Texas Artist / Songwriter
Drew Kennedy
Topo Chico Cowboys Stars In California Here's To Friends
Texas Artists / Songwriters
Josh and Kristi Grider
One Night Taco Stand · Josh Grider Goodnight Sweet Dreams · Kristi Grider Here's To Friends · Josh Grider
In Memoriam · Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame · Grammy Winner
Brett James
Jesus, Take the Wheel · Carrie Underwood 27 No. 1 songs as a songwriter We are grateful he was part of our story.
Support Songs on the Frio
Become a Sponsor
Songs on the Frio is more than a music festival. It is a community event that celebrates Veterans Day, invests in local youth through the Leakey School songwriting contest, and brings thousands of visitors to the Frio Canyon every November. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals who want to align their brand with one of the most beloved weekends in the Texas Hill Country. Visit the Songs on the Frio website to learn about available packages and how to get involved.
View Sponsorship OpportunitiesNovember 12 – 15, 2026
Plan Your Weekend on the Frio
Tickets go on sale August 1. Both nights sell out every year. Get your tickets early and make a full weekend of it in the Texas Hill Country.