CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson University Athletics has announced the addition of a concert that will bring live music to Jervey Meadows in the spring of 2026. The 2026 inaugural show of the series on April 11, 2026 is headlined by Jake Owen, Congress the Band, and Jet Jurgensmeyer. The Jervey Meadows Concert Series leads up to the Death Valley Nights concerts coming to the athletic district in the early spring, alongside the weekend’s athletic events.
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Clemson’s baseball program will serve as an opening act on April 11 before the trio of artists hit the stage as the baseball team hosts North Carolina at 2 p.m. at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.
Previously announced concerts for 2026 include headliners George Strait on May 2, 2026 and Morgan Wallen’s Still the Problem shows on June 26 and 27.
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About Jake Owen
Jake Owen is a country music mainstay with a career boasting a collection of gold and platinum records, 10 No.1 singles, and more than 2.5 Billion U.S. on-demand streams. The chart-topping superstar and ACM award winner is signatured by his laid-back style and hit recordings such as “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” “Beachin’,” “Anywhere With You,” “Alone With You” and “The One That Got Away.”
The recording artist, headlining entertainer and actor has released nine albums, headlined tours globally, and appeared in the movie Our Friend (2019). As a member of The Heartbreak On The Map Tour, Jake performed 30 show dates sharing the stage with Dan + Shay in 2024.
The music business executive, philanthropist and father of two is a partner in Good Company Entertainment (a Nashville-based management and label service company) and the founder of The Jake Owen Foundation (2010). The nonprofit lends financial support to children battling cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. The organization also assists youth organizations in Owen’s hometown of Vero Beach, Florida.
About Congress the Band
Congress The Band is one of the Southeast’s most exciting emerging rock acts bring a new wave of rock music out of the Carolinas. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, the band has built a fast-growing reputation for turning every stage – whether a packed club, a college town, or a full festival field into an all-out rager.
With vocals from William Bennett, guitar work from Daniel Guy and Lukas Mishustin, locked-in grooves from Rob Farmer on bass, and explosive drums from Jett Seawell, Congress delivers a dynamic performance that feels both modern and timeless. Their music pulls from indie rock, Americana, and classic Southern roots, creating an anthemic sound that resonates across generations.
In just a short time, Congress has grown from a local Charleston favorite into a regional touring force. Selling out venues from Charlotte to Athens to Bloomington. The concerts have become known for heartfelt crowd connections, big-chorus singalongs, and a level of passion that leaves audiences lined up hours before each show.
With new music on the way and a packed touring schedule ahead, Congress is poised for their biggest year yet.
About Jet Jurgensmeyer
From comedy to drama, award-nominated actor Jet Jurgensmeyer has brought dynamic characters to life in film and television, quickly solidifying him as “one to watch” in the entertainment industry.
Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Jet has been entertaining audiences since he could walk. Though known for his work on screen, Jet has always had a natural love and passion for music. Jet demonstrates his ability to deliver powerful messages with heartfelt vocals. Jet debuted his first single “Everything Will Be Alright” from his self-titled album in January 2018. Recently, he has released tracks from his latest album, Phase 1: Discover, with titles such as “Fast Forward,” “Compassion,” and “Talk to God.” With the perfect blend of country and pop, Jet’s most recent single, “Talk to God,” delivers to his listeners a style all his own.
Jet leant his talents and brought a new perspective to the series regular role of “Boyd” on FOX’s hit comedy, “Last Man Standing.” He is also providing his voice to the Disney animated series, “TOTS”, in the lead role of Pip the penguin. In 2017, Jet was seen starring opposite Valerie Azlynn and Jackée Harry in the indie feature film “Cupid’s Proxy” (Simba Entertainment) which premiered on VOD nationwide September 12, 2017. Jet was then seen starring as grandson ‘Skip,’ in the award-winning NBC series “Will & Grace” opposite Sean Hayes (October 2017). He then starred as fan-favorite Stinky Peterson in the film reprise of the popular 90s/00s television series, “Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie,” which premiered on November 24, 2017. Jet then went on to voice a role in the 20th Century Fox film, “Ferdinand,” released in theaters nationwide on December 15, 2017. Jet voiced the role of Young Guapo, the counterpart to the adult character, played by former NFL Superbowl Champion and MVP, Peyton Manning.
Additional recent film credits for Jet include Inspire Network’s “The Legend of 5 Mile Cave”, starring in Nickelodeon’s “Legends of the Hidden Temple,” Disney’s “Adventures in Babysitting,” appearing in the Oscar-nominated, Clint Eastwood film “American Sniper,” Universal’s “The Little Rascals Save the Day” as Spanky, PureFlix Cinema’s “Woodlawn,” and alongside Reese Witherspoon in “Devil’s Knot.” On the television front, Jet boasts an extensive list of credits including “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” [CBS], “Hot in Cleveland” [TV Land], “Marry Me” [NBC], “Grey’s Anatomy” [ABC], “Austin & Ally” [The Disney Channel] and “Black-ish” [ABC]. He has also lent his voice to several animated projects over the years, including series regular roles for both Nickelodeon’s “Shimmer and Shine” and “Bubble Guppies,” as well as Amazon’s “Stinky & Dirt.” He has also been featured in several episodes of Disney’s “Special Agent Oso” and “Pickle and Peanut.”
On the charity front, Jet has become an avid supporter of The Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring today’s youth through entertainment and education focused initiatives. One of RSF’s first initiatives was to build broadcast media centers, named Seacrest Studios, within pediatric hospitals for patients to explore the creative realms of radio, television and new media. Jet consistently visits these studios across the country and has raised over $25,000 towards building more of them.
