Tennessee singer-songwriter Larry Fleet will bring his band to the Gympie Music Muster on Friday, August 28, adding another international act to the 2026 line-up.

Larry returns to Australia for his second visit in as many years to bring his country storytelling to Queensland’s much-loved festival in the forest, joining a line-up that already includes Beccy Cole, James Johnston, Lee Kernaghan, The Wolfe Brothers, Graeme Connors, James Blundell, Amber Lawrence, Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley, Lane Pittman, Sara Berki, Taylor Moss and Canadian band PETRIC.

As well as being an artist in his own right, Larry co-wrote "Man Made A Bar," recorded by Morgan Wallen featuring Eric Church.

Gympie Music Muster Program Director Bec Anderson said Larry Fleet was a natural fit for the Muster.

“We are so thrilled to be adding Larry to our 2026 line-up,” she said.

“He’s such a down-to-earth storyteller that just draws people in. Larry feels so right for the Muster and we know our crowd is going to love him.”

Larry was in Australia for CMC Rocks last year and said that first trip to Australia left a lasting impression and he could not wait to return.

“On my first trip to Australia last year, I honestly didn’t know what to expect or how everyone would react to my music, but before I was even off the stage I was already planning on coming back as soon as I could,” he said.

“The Australian people made me feel at home with how engaged and a part of the show they were. Singing every lyric, it’s almost like they did their homework to not only make sure that they had a good time, but that we did as well.

“And if there’s one thing I learned, it’s that Australians know how to have a damn good time.”

Larry said he looked forward to experiencing the Muster for the first time and bringing his show to the festival crowd.

“I never thought I’d be excited about travelling thousands of miles away from home, but August can’t get here soon enough,” he said.

“I don’t know much about the Muster, but plan to learn and experience as much as I can as soon as I get there.

“I’m honoured to share the stage with so many other talented musicians, so I assure you the band and I aren’t travelling all that way to bring anything less than our best show and no doubt the Muster Mates will be ready for a whole lot of country music, storytelling and a night we’ll be telling our grandkids about one day.”

Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said Queensland continued to make its global mark as Australia’s events capital.

“Larry Fleet joining the Gympie Music Muster is a great example of the international talent we can attract to the region to strengthen the appeal of our major events,” Minister Powell said.

“It adds an even stronger drawcard to an event that already holds a special place for country music fans, with the festival anticipated to generate more than $15.7 million for the state’s economy.”

Celebrating Larry’s announcement, the Gympie Muster are offering early access to limited Friday festival day passes, available now until 7th April, 2026.

All other single day tickets for the 2026 Gympie Music Muster go on sale on June 2nd, 2026, with more artist announcements still to come.