Hometown Rising Country Music & Bourbon Festival Announces 2020 Lineup
Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley,Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Chris Janson, Billy Ray Cyrus and many more lead music lineup for 2nd Annual Festival
Louisville, KY – Following last year’s sold-out debut, Hometown Rising Country Music & Bourbon Festival, produced by premier independent festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents, returns to Louisville on Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13 at Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center.
Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley and Old Dominion lead Hometown Rising’s music lineup with additional appearances from Jon Pardi, Chris Janson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Clint Black, CAM and many more artists across the festival’s three stages. The two-day festival also features exclusive bourbon tastings and workshops, line-dancing, art activations, speakeasies and more.
The music lineup for Hometown Rising is as follows (subject to change):
SATURDAY: Blake Shelton, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Clint Black, Russell Dickerson, Riley Green, Jessie James Decker, Shenandoah, Caylee Hammack, Jon Langston, Aubrie Sellers, Noah Schnacky, The Josephines, Ross Ellis, Emily Ann Roberts, Stephanie Quayle, Lakeview, Kaitlyn Kohler
SUNDAY: Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, Chris Janson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Mitchell Tenpenny, CAM, Matt Stell, Blanco Brown, Kassi Ashton, King Calaway, Tennessee Jet, Lainey Wilson, Adam Doleac, Chris Bandi, Sean Stemaly, Tyler Booth, Madison Kozak, Alex Hall
“Always love coming to play Louisville because you love your country music and having a good time. Look forward to seeing ya’ll in September at Hometown Rising!” says Blake Shelton.
Old Dominion adds, “We’ve had the pleasure of playing shows in Kentucky and the crowds always have so much energy. We’re looking forward to returning and getting back on that stage!”
“I’ve always said I’m a singer-songwriter from Flatwoods, Kentucky, so I’m looking forward to coming back to my home state and playing Hometown Rising,” shares Billy Ray Cyrus.
As part of the Louisville Trifesta series, Danny Wimmer Presents is thrilled to announce a partnership with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture to pay tribute to the Kentucky farmer. “It all begins with the farmer,” explains Danny Wimmer, DWP founder and festival producer. “Our festivals feature the end products, bourbon and food, and I am excited to use our events as a platform to celebrate and recognize the farming community.”
“The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is thrilled to collaborate with Danny Wimmer Presents in 2020,”Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles said. “I hope people across the nation will see this as an opportunity to honor all of the hardworking American farm families who produce food, beverages, and fiber for our nation and our world.”
As part of Danny Wimmer Presents’ innovative partnership and Kroger’s commitment to Zero Hunger, Zero Waste, 25 cents from every pass sold will be donated directly to Dare to Care Food Bank. Dare to Care Food Bank works to ensure that no one in the community lacks enough food to live an active, healthy lifestyle.
Hometown Rising single day, weekend and camping passes go on sale Friday, February 21 at 10:00 AM EST.
Hometown Rising will be followed by two consecutive weekends of festivals including Louder Than Life (Sept. 18-20) and Bourbon & Beyond (Sept. 25-27).
