Willie Nelson Announces Farm Aid Concert Coming to Milwaukee on Oct. 2

30/07/2010

Willie Nelson Announces Farm Aid Concert Coming to Milwaukee on Oct. 2
Willie Nelson has announced that the annual Farm Aid concert will take place in Wisconsin for the first time. Marking its 25th anniversary, the fundraising event is scheduled for Oct. 2 in Milwaukee. Nelson and co-founder John Mellencamp will reveal more details on the Farm Aid website on Monday (Aug. 2). Farm Aid's mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America. Since 1985, organization has raised more than $37 million to support programs that help farmers thrive, expand the reach of the Good Food Movement, take action to change the dominant system of industrial agriculture and promote food from family farms.

 


News Archive

R.W. tops Hotdisc Chart in Europe with 'Cowboy's Prayer'! (10/09/2010)
Australian Acts Kick Off Americana Conference Week with Showcase at Bluebird Cafe (10/09/2010)
Taylor Swift is reportedly annoyed that Kanye West is bringing up their past feud to get publicity for his new album. (10/09/2010)
Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride Appearing on Stand Up to Cancer Special (10/09/2010)
The Judds Will Serenade Oprah Winfrey on Tuesday (10/09/2010)
Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney, Wife Welcome Daughter (10/09/2010)
Nashville's Country Radio King Takes Off His Crown (10/09/2010)
Ryan Bingham Wins in Two Categories at Americana Honors and Awards (10/09/2010)
Jimmy Wayne, Sarah Buxton & Friends Surprise Writer Dave Pahanish (10/09/2010)
Toby & Trace: See ’Em Before They’re Gone! (10/09/2010)

 

Older News Items