Willie Nelson is gearing up for the next Farm Aid later this year which will be held in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania’s KeyBank Pavilion...

The annual fundraising event will feature performances from founder Willie Nelson along with such great artist as Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews. Jamey Johnson, The Avett Brothers, Blackberry Smoke, Sheryl Crow, Jack Johnson, Valerie June, Lukas Nelson and more.

In talking about the event, Willie said...“Family farm agriculture is the heart of Pennsylvania. What’s happening in western Pennsylvania and the region shows us that we can count on family farmers to strengthen our communities and connect people. Whether we live in rural or urban places, food & music brings us all together.”

Since 1985, Farm Aid has raised $48 million to support rural farmers and their families. The last time Farm Aid was held in Burgettstown was in 2002.

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