Artist Updates: Willie Nelson, Craig Campbell, Florida Georgia Line

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic Set To Return to Austin

Willie NelsonWillie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic will return to Austin, Texas, for the first time in five years. The event, presented by Live Nation, C3 Presents and Circuit of The Americas, will take place at Circuit of The Americas’ Austin360 Amphitheater on Saturday, July 4.

The lineup includes performances from more than 20 artists on two stages, including Willie Nelson & Family, Eric Church, Merle Haggard, Kacey Musgraves, Sturgill Simpson, Asleep At The Wheel, Jamey Johnson, Jason Isbell, Leon Russell, Billie Joe Shaver, Ray Wylie Hubbard, David Allan Coe, Chris Stapleton, Johnny Bush, Insects VS Robots, Folk Uke, Amber Digby, Raelyn Nelson Band, Pauline Reese and more.

Tickets are priced at $75 for Reserved Seats, $55 for Tickets in the GA Pit Section in front of the stage and starting at $35 for H-E-B General Admission Lawn.  There are also a limited number of special VIP packages available for sale.  All tickets will go on sale Friday, April 10th and will be available at ticketmaster.comcircuitoftheamericas.com, all Ticketmaster outlets throughout Texas or can be charged by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

Craig Campbell Helps Raise More Than $100,000 To Fight Colorectal Cancer

Red Bow Records/BBR Music Group artist Craig Campbell helped organizations Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) and Bayer Healthcare raise more than $100,000 for colorectal cancer education, research and prevention, through his 3rd annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge.

The event, held March 29 in Nashville, featured performances from Jerrod Niemann, Charlie Worsham and Campbell.

Craig Campbell performs during the third annual Cornhole Challenge.

Craig Campbell performs during the third annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge.

 

Florida Georgia Line Headline at Live In The Vineyard

Florida Georgia Line held an intimate brunch at the beautiful Regusci Winery in Napa before heading to the Uptown Theatre to headline Live In The Vineyard Music, Food and Wine Festival.

Florida Georgia Line with Live In The Vineyard co-founder Bobbii Jacobs

Florida Georgia Line with Live In The Vineyard co-founder Bobbii Jacobs

 

The Willis Family To Debut Reality TV Series on TLC

The musical Willis family, hailing from just outside of Nashville, will debut a 13-episode series on TLC, following their life at home and on the road. The Willis Family will premiere May 5 at 9 p.m. CT. It will follow Brenda and Toby Willis, and their 14 children, as they balance home life and managing a touring band.

The Willis Family first found themselves in the spotlight after performing on America’s Got Talent. The group also frequently performs at the Grand Ole Opry.

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