NASHVILLE, TENN. – (June 17, 2026) – With the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix presented by OnlyBulls just around the corner, Nashville’s own NTT INDYCAR SERIES race has announced GRAMMY-nominated artist deadmau5 as the headliner for Sunday’s Race Day lineup, with an additional performance from Backbeat Troubadours featuring Billy Bob Thornton and Mark Collie, and other Music City talent.
The Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix brings an action-packed schedule to Nashville Super Speedway across the entire weekend July 18-19. Performances from deadmau5, the Backbeat Troubadours and Chase Wright will take place before the green flag on Sunday, July 19.
Joel Zimmerman, more commonly known as deadmau5 (pronounced 'deadmouse'), is one of the world's most respected electronic music producers of modern times. Enjoying international chart success with his 2x platinum-certified single "Ghosts 'n' Stuff," as well as "Professional Griefers," "Sofi Needs A Ladder" and "I Remember," he has also released seven critically acclaimed albums. The multiple JUNO Award-winning and GRAMMY®-nominated artist's ability to push the boundaries of his talent grows at an equal rate to his fan base, which counts 15 million and more over his combined social media channels. His music offerings include “Pomegranate” with The Neptunes, “Bridged By A Lightwave” with Kiesza, “Channel 43” with Wolfgang Gartner, with REZZ “Hypnocurrency” and “Infraliminal” (as REZZMAU5), “When The Summer Dies” with Lights, “Hyperlandia” featuring Foster The People, “this is fine.” with Portugal. The Man, “XYZ,” “My Heart Has Teeth” featuring Skylar Grey, “Ameonna” and his latest EPs, some ep and Error5. Earlier this year, he released his first vocal single since “My Heart Has Teeth” with “Science” featuring Stevie Appleton. The track charted at #1 on US Dance Radio, #38 on Billboard Dance/Mixshow Airplay and #39 on Canada CHR/Top 40.
Backbeat Troubadours, the new musical collaboration between acclaimed actor and musician Billy Bob Thornton and Nashville hitmaker Mark Collie, will also make a special appearance during race weekend. Signed to Big Machine Records, the duo recently debuted with “True American Racer (500 Miles),” a high-energy anthem co-written with Big Machine founder Scott Borchetta and featured in the FS1 documentary Bobby Rahal: True American Racer. Blending Collie’s country roots with Thornton’s rock and alternative influences, Backbeat Troubadours bring a uniquely Nashville sound to the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix weekend.
“This lineup has the kind of range we love to see on a Nashville stage,” said Big Machine Founder & Chairman Scott Borchetta. “With deadmau5 and Backbeat Troubadours, we’re adding a major live music moment to a weekend that already brings together the world’s game and the fastest racing on Earth in a uniquely Nashville way.”
The Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix presented by OnlyBulls is a full weekend of on- and off-track action and entertainment. Race tickets include access to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race, concerts, fan activities, and other race weekend entertainment. In conjunction with the World Cup Final, each ticket also includes entry into Match Day at The Pub, a FOX Sports World Cup Final Watch Party experience created in partnership with FOX Sports, featuring large screens, food and beverage options, lounge areas, foosball and gaming stations, interactive soccer activations and creator-led fan engagement inside the race weekend footprint. Fans looking to get closer to the action can purchase add on experiences, including Weekend Garage Passes and Weekend Pit Passes, while supplies last.
“A race in Music City deserves an entertainment lineup that lives up to the name,” said event president Anne Fischgrund. “From a global headliner like deadmau5 to special appearances from the Backbeat Troubadours, we’re bringing together an incredible mix of artists that reflects the energy and spirit of Nashville. With more local and regional performers still to be announced, race weekend will showcase the very best of Music City. Combined with the FOX World Cup Final Watch Party and the Fastest Racing on Earth, fans can expect a weekend unlike anything else on the sports and entertainment calendar.”
Tickets are on sale now at musiccitygp.com or by calling 866-RACE-TIX. Single-day tickets start at $40, with children’s tickets available for $6 with the purchase of an adult ticket
