Country Artists Jon Pardi, Ella Langley Will Headline Fourth Annual Confluence Music Festival

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ST. LOUIS, MO and MADISON, IL. (Aug. 8, 2025) — Country star Jon Pardi and rising country star Ella Langley will headline the fourth annual Confluence Music Festival when it returns to the St. Louis region Sept. 6-7 as part of NASCAR Weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway.

Pardi and Langley join Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers for the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race on Sunday, Sept. 7. They will be joined on multiple stages by more than 30 national and local acts including Saturday, Sept. 6, headliners Adam Wainwright and Tim Dugger, who will perform after the NASCAR Xfinity Series 200 mile event. 

Pardi, a California native and 2017 ACM New Male Vocalist of the Year, has earned multiple No. 1 hits with his blend of traditional country and modern edge. His chart-toppers include the multi-platinum “Dirt on My Boots,” platinum “Head Over Boots” and “Heartache Medication.” A celebrated performer and producer, Pardi has also been recognized for bringing neotraditional country back to the forefront of the genre. 

Langley, an Alabama-born rising star, is quickly making her mark on country music with a gritty sound and unapologetic songwriting. Her debut EP, Excuse the Mess, showcases viral hits including “That’s Why We Fight” and “Country Boy’s Dream Girl.” Langley has toured with heavy-hitters such as Koe Wetzel and Parker McCollum, earning acclaim for her powerhouse vocals and bold stage presence. 

Confluence Music Festival acts from across the region include Blackwater Acoustic, Cardboard Dale, DJ Big D, DJ Mahf, DJ Mo Samba, Drawl STL, Dr. Zhivegas, Ethan Carl, Jeremiah Johnson, Lamar Harris, Malena Smith, Mark Perkins, Red and Black Brass Band, Standing on Pluto, St. Boogie Brass Band, The Charlie Berry Project and more.