Midwest independent country music’s biggest night of the year!
Midwest Country Music Organization hosts its 7 th annual awards show, showcasing and celebrating the very best independent country music from the past year. This is your
chance to experience ~20 live performances, including over 60 of the top country artists and musicians from the Midwest, interspersed with awards such as Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Americana Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Artist of the Year, etc. If you are a fan of country or country-adjacent music (or any music at all for that matter), the talent in this room will blow you away. Don’t miss your chance to discover the next major country artist from the Midwest or your favorite new album.
Performing artists will be announced here soon. Learn more at
midwestcountrymusic.org.
Midwest CMO is bringing this celebratory concert to Wisconsin and the La Crosse Center for the first time on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Tickets range from $88 (VIP section) to $38 (Party Pit section) and can be purchased at lacrossecenter.com.
On sale dates:
Wed, Feb 25 – Midwest CMO member presale
Thurs, Feb 26 – La Crosse Center venue presale
Fri, Feb 27 – Public on sale
Pull out the hat and boots, cowboy or cowgirl up with your friends, and don’t miss the party!
Additional opportunities to interact with artists during the weekend include a Midwest CMO artist jam on Fri, May 1 (Popcorn Tavern), a Parking Lot Party on Sat, May 2 (La
Center entrance), and a Sunday Showcase and Brunch on Sun, May 3 (Alpine Inn).
Find out more or submit questions at midwestcountrymusic.org.
Sponsored in part by: EGO Picks, COW97, Mountain Dew, Trophies Plus, Milweb1, and Dave’s Guitar Shop and Drum Depot.
Also check out other Arts events in La Crosse.
