FORT THOMAS, KENTUCKY, September 15, 2025 – Independent singer-songwriter and MULTI-PLATINUM star Niko Moon has been announced as the headliner for the 2025 Merchants & Music festival in Fort Thomas, KY, and will be performing on Saturday, September 20 at 9 p.m.
A record-breaking force in Country music, the positive, larger-than-life personality recently delivered his third studio album American Palm on July 18th, 2025. From his Billboard 200-charting 2021 release with smashes like 3X PLATINUM #1 song, “Good Time,” to his 1st independently released album Better Days– Moon continues to create country pop hits that bring a feel-good vibe for all. Bringing this new music and more to the stage, he’s currently touring for his new album which includes hits like “King of the Island”, “Sandcastles”, “Boat Song”, and “I Love This Beach”.
Surpassing over half a BILLION global career streams, he also was named SESAC Songwriter of the Year in 2021 following his first No. 1 hit “Good Time”, which went TRIPLE PLATINUM and is the title track of his debut studio album.
Merchants & Music is the largest music festival in Northern Kentucky as it enters its 21st season this year and has featured past performances by Bret Michaels, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Andrew McMahon, Dustin Lynch, and Gabby Barrett, along with hometown favorites such as Borderline, River City, Tone Yard, and Jamison Road. The festival also showcases NKY/Cincinnati food trucks, West Sixth Beer, as well as a kids section featuring Amazing Giants, face painting, balloon artists, and bouncy houses.
Thanks to local sponsors and the community, the one-day music festival is free to the public.
More information about Merchants & Music can be found at www.merchantsandmusic.com and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/MerchantsandMusic/
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ABOUT NIKO MOON:
Independent singer-songwriter and MULTI-PLATINUM star Niko Moon continues to spread positivity and deliver a sense of serenity to his fans. Surpassing half a BILLION global career streams, the Nashville-based star delivers his 3rd studio album, AMERICAN PALM. 3X PLATINUM title track “Good Time” off his debut album with RCA Nashville followed by his 1st independent release Better Days, Moon has continued to create country pop hits. Along with his independent releases, he has also written eight No. 1 songs and other chart-topping hits for Zac Brown Band, Dierks Bentley, Morgan Wallen, Rascal Flatts and more. Tallying major accolades like 2021 SESAC Songwriter of the Year and nominations for 2022 Best New Country Artist and 2021 Breakthrough Video of the Year, Niko Moon has shown how he’s had a positive impact in the country music world. As well as feel-good country hits, Moon launched the Happy Cowboy Foundation that strengthens knowledge and resources that support mental health access and care for all. For tour dates and more, go to www.NikoMoon.com.
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MEDIA CONTACTS FOR NIKO MOON:
Ella Fernandez
ella.fernandez@caa.org
Stephanie Flick
stephanief@vectormgmt.com
