Published May 27, 2026

The City of Dearborn today announced the musical lineup for Dearborn Homecoming Festival 2026, presented by Ford Community Relations and J&T Crova Towing. Headliners include country icon Martina McBride and Grammy award winning hip-hop artist Chance the Rapper. 

Now in its 45th year, the annual festival will take place Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, at Ford Field Park, 22051 Cherry Hill Rd. Headlining performances are scheduled as follows: 

• Saturday, Aug. 8 at 8:45 p.m.: Martina McBride
• Sunday, Aug. 9 at 8:45 p.m.: Chance the Rapper

The festival lineup also features country chart-topper Alexandra Kay and former “The Voice” finalist Laith Al-Saadi, as well as regional and local talents including Curtis Roach and Aint Afraid. For the full entertainment lineup, visit DearbornHomecoming.com/Music. 

Music will be performed on two stages throughout the festival grounds. The Sunset Stage will feature festival headliners and regional favorites. The Sunrise Stage will showcase a diverse mix of top-tier Michigan talent as well as heritage-based music.

For more information about Dearborn Homecoming Festival activities, including the festival’s Vendor Village, Kids Stage, Food Truck Corridor, and more, visit DearbornHomecoming.com.

For official festival and artist assets, please view our press kit linked here.

About Martina McBride

Multiple Grammy® nominee Martina McBride has sold over 23 million albums to date, which includes 20 Top 10 singles and six #1 hits.

Martina McBride has earned more than 15 major music awards, including four wins for Female Vocalist of the Year from the Country Music Association and won three Academy of Country Music for Top Female Vocalist. Martina has been awarded 14 Gold Records. Nine Platinum honors, three Double Platinum Records, and two Triple Platinum Awards. Martina was awarded the Covenant House Beacon of Hope Award and Music Business Association’s prestigious 2015 Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award for her philanthropic efforts on behalf of domestic violence. In 2019, Martina received the Cliffie Stone Icon Award at the ACM Honors event for her impactful contributions to Country Music.  Martina was honored during the 46th Annual Common Wealth Awards of Distinguished Service for her philanthropic work and contributions to society. In 2021, Martina unveiled her first exhibit in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, titled “The Power of Her Voice”.

Martina has released two cookbooks – the first, Around the Table, a full-color illustrated collection of her favorite recipes, hosting tips, practical menu planning advice, and themed décor inspiration. She released her second book, Martina’s Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life, in October 2018. Most recently, Martina launched her own wine label, Luna & Finn, named after her beloved pets.

When Martina isn’t in the studio, she focuses her time on charitable causes dear to her heart through her Team Music Is Love charity initiative.

McBride resides in Nashville with her husband, John, and their three daughters. 

About Chance the Rapper

Chance The Rapper is an award-winning artist, visionary, and community builder from Chicago, whose career has redefined what it means to be independent in the music industry. A trailblazer from the beginning, he made history as the first independent artist to win a Grammy with his acclaimed mixtape Coloring Book, earning three awards, including Best New Artist and Best Rap Album. His landmark releases, from Acid Rap to his latest album Star Line, have cemented him as one of the most influential voices in hip-hop, an artist who continues to innovate, challenge convention, and center purpose in his work.

With Star Line, Chance enters his most ambitious and introspective chapter to date. Created alongside longtime producer DexLvL, the album blends hip-hop, soul, and experimental sounds with reflections on identity, resilience, and legacy. Inspired by his travels across Ghana, Jamaica, and art fairs around the world, the project features collaborations with Lil Wayne, Smino, and Joey Bada$$, celebrating both his Chicago roots and the global Black diaspora. Beyond music, Chance continues to merge art and technology through creative storytelling, immersive experiences, and partnerships with visual artists, such as Brandon Breaux, the creative force behind all three of his cover artworks. Breaux's works have been showcased at Art Basel, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and MOCA Los Angeles.

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