Outlaw Music Festival with John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson, and more

John Mellencamp, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy winner, is known for his impactful music and Farm Aid founding with Willie Nelson and Neil Young.

Willie Nelson, born in Abbott, Texas, is a transformative figure in post-rock & roll country music. Known for hits like "Crazy" and "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," he popularized outlaw country with Waylon Jennings. His versatile style spans country, pop, jazz, and more. Nelson's Stardust album redefined traditional pop, while "On the Road Again" and "Always on My Mind" solidified his fame. Collaborating with legends like Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and more, Nelson remains a beloved icon, celebrated for his music and hippie lifestyle.

Southern Avenue, a Memphis-based family band, mixes blues, soul, and gospel with powerful grooves and guitar. GRAMMY-nominated and Blues Music Award-winning, they feature Tierinii Jackson's dynamic vocals, harmonizing with sisters Tikyra on drums and Ava on percussion and violin. Israeli guitarist Ori Naftaly adds his raw Memphis sound. Named after a famous Memphis street, Southern Avenue tours globally, sharing stages with Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan. Known for uplifting songs, they deliver timeless, soul-healing music.

Bob Dylan, born in Duluth, Minnesota, emerged from the Greenwich Village folk scene in the early '60s. Known for his influential songwriting, he penned classics like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Like a Rolling Stone." He revolutionized music with impressionistic lyrics and electrifying folk-rock. Dylan won Grammy Awards for albums like Love and Theft and received the Nobel Prize for Literature. He collaborated with the Band and the Traveling Wilburys, leaving a lasting mark with his profound musical storytelling and ceaseless tours, dubbed the "Never-Ending Tour."