US EditionWillie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp to headline Farm Aid festival’s 40th anniversary from Minneapolis
Farm Aid's 40th festival supports family farmers and the Good Food Movement, having raised over $85 million since 1985 for related programs.
- Farm Aid will celebrate its 40th annual music and food festival on September 20th, taking place at the Huntington Bank Stadium located in Minneapolis.
- The event was founded in 1985 by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp to support family farmers after a remark at Live Aid highlighted their struggles.
- The all-day event will showcase performances by Farm Aid founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and board members Dave Matthews and Margo Price, along with artists such as Wynonna Judd and Kenny Chesney, while highlighting local and organic cuisine.
- CNN will exclusively broadcast five hours of Farm Aid 40 starting at 6 p.m., with John Berman and Laura Coates co-anchoring and Bill Weir reporting on-site.
- Since its founding in 1985, Farm Aid has generated upwards of $85 million to support ongoing initiatives that assist family farmers and advocate for sustainable agriculture, a mission highlighted through its collaboration with CNN.
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CNN To Air Farm Aid Live Event With Willie Nelson, Neil Young And John Mellencamp Among Performers
CNN is again turning to a live entertainment event for its weekend lineup, with plans to air the 40th anniversary Farm Aid music festival later this month. The event will air from 7 p.m. ET to midnight on Sept. 20, and will be streamed on CNN.
Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp to headline Farm Aid festival’s 40th anniversary from Minneapolis
Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Margo Price are headlining the 40th annual Farm Aid festival from Minneapolis, Minnesota later this month.
Farm Aid 40 to air live on CNN – 98.9 THE BULL
Farm Aid is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and if fans can’t make it to Minneapolis to see the concert in person, they’ll be able to enjoy it from the comfort of their own home. Farm Aid just announced that the annual benefit concert, taking place Sept. 20 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, will broadcast live on CNN. The broadcast will feature performances by Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp…
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