Willie Nelson’s Picnic Lineup: Celebrate the Fourth of July the Willie Way

Willie Nelson’s Picnic Lineup: Celebrate the Fourth of July the Willie Way

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey  |  May 16, 2016

For the second year in a row, Willie Nelson and pals will be heading back to Austin, Texas, for Willie’s 43rd annual Fourth of July Picnic. More than 20 acts will join Willie, including previous Picnic performers Kris Kristofferson, Billy Joe Shaver, David Allan Coe, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Leon Russell and Jamey Johnson. Also on the bill are Alison Krauss, Brantley Gilbert, Margo Price, Lee Ann Womack, Cody Johnson, Asleep at the Wheel and more.

The Independence Day event will take place at Austin’s Circuit of Americas racetrack, featuring music on two stages—the Austin 360 Amphitheater and the venue’s Grand Plaza. A fireworks display will cap the evening.

Tickets go on sale Friday, May 20, with prices ranging from $39.50 (general admission) to $500 (VIP packages).

photo by Rick Diamond/Essential Broadcast Media

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Thomas Rhett Will Never Take Touring for Granted

Thomas Rhett Will Never Take Touring for Granted

Thomas Rhett is ready to hit the road and Bring The Bar To You in 2022!

Starting in June, Thomas will kick-off his Bring The Bar To You tour with back to back shows in Gilford, New Hampshire with openers Parker McCollum and Conner Smith.

After going through the last two years, Thomas says, “I’ll never take for granted being able to come see y’all and I’m so fired up to play some of these new ones that were made with these nights in mind. I have a feeling things are going to get loud – I’m counting down the days already!”

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