Chris Stapleton headlined America250’s 2026 Los Angeles benefit concert alongside the Smashing Pumpkins.
The concert was held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on July 4, 2026, as part of America’s Block Party. The lineup combined country, rock, pop, and soul performers, reflecting the organizers’ effort to make the celebration accessible to a broad national audience.
Chris Stapleton is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for blending country, rock, blues, and Southern soul. Before his solo success, he wrote songs recorded by artists such as Kenny Chesney, George Strait, and Carrie Underwood. His solo album Traveller helped establish him as a major country performer.
The Smashing Pumpkins were the rock act named alongside Stapleton, while Maren Morris and Anthony Ramos also performed. Chaka Khan was listed as a special guest, and Queen Latifah hosted the program.