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Laci Kaye Booth Brings Smoky Intimacy and Texas Heart to the Two Step Inn

By Clarissa Darling on May 4, 2026

Laci Kaye Booth stepped onto the Showdeo stage at noon on April 19, 2026, and the midday crowd at San Gabriel Park felt the shift right away. With her warm, smoky vocals and deeply personal songwriting, she crafts country music that feels like a quiet conversation about life’s harder turns—raw emotion wrapped in melodies that linger. In a scene often chasing big anthems, Booth stands out for her understated power: honest storytelling that draws from her East Texas roots and the kind of lived-in perspective that connects without needing to shout. Especially notable was her story about scrolling Facebook and seeing a mugshot — her father.

Laci Kaye Booth performs at Day 2 of the Two Step Inn Festival, Georgetown Texas on April 18, 2026. (Photo Credit and copyright: Larry Philpot/SoundstagePhotography.com)

From Texas Trailer Park to a Second Chapter in Nashville

Raised in Livingston, Texas, in a trailer park and later a barn, Booth grew up surrounded by music—her father Jody Booth is a respected Texas country singer, and the family line stretches back generations. She picked up a guitar at age nine, started writing her own songs, and by her teens was playing local gigs. Her big break came on American Idol Season 17 in 2019, where she reached the Top 5. That led to a deal with Big Machine Records and a self-titled EP in 2021, but the label dropped her in 2022. She saw it as a chance to start fresh, signing with Geffen Records and taking full creative control. Her full-length debut, *The Loneliest Girl In The World*, arrived in 2025 to strong reviews, with Billboard calling her one of the genre’s brightest newcomers. Named a CMT Next Woman of Country and a SiriusXM Highway Find, she earned her Grand Ole Opry debut in March 2025 and has shared stages with Parker McCollum, and beauties Megan Moroney and Ella Langley. Booth fits well into the beauty category.

Laci Kaye Booth and Her Live Band

Laci Kaye Booth – Lead Vocals and Guitar

(Booth performs as a solo singer-songwriter with a supporting live band on festival dates. No established full-time band or substantial lineup changes have been reported as she continues building her touring setup.)

Her Set on the Showdeo Stage

Scheduled on the Showdeo stage—built for established artists bridging emerging talent and headliners—Booth delivered a focused, emotionally rich set that drew heavily from her 2025 album. The performance had a quiet confidence, letting her voice and lyrics take center stage in the open-air setting. Fans connected especially with newer tracks, and the set included what appeared to be a live debut of “Ethereal Redneck Shit,” adding a fresh edge to the afternoon.

The Two Step Inn festival returned to scenic San Gabriel Park in Georgetown, Texas—just north of Austin—for its 2026 edition. The park’s live oaks and open spaces create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that feels more like a community gathering than a large production. With three stages offering everything from rising acts on Pony Up to bigger names on Big River, plus local food vendors and plenty of room to settle in, it’s designed for fans who want to soak up the music without the overwhelm. Day 2 moved along smoothly under better weather than the previous afternoon.

Verified Setlist (sourced from the official concert listing on setlist.fm):

The Loneliest Girl in the World
Daddy’s Mugshot
Ethereal Redneck Shit
Since 1995
Sometimes
Linger
Cigarettes
Damn Good in a Dive Bar
Luck of the Draw

What Laci Kaye Booth Offers Live

Booth may have taken a winding road to this point, but her Showdeo set showed why her music resonates so strongly now. With songs that feel pulled from real experience and a voice that carries both vulnerability and strength, her performances give you space to reflect while still feeling part of something shared.