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Willie Nelson’s Iconic OUTLAW MUSIC FESTIVAL TOUR Announces Additional Dates for Fall 2023

April 24, 2023
WILLIE NELSON’S ICONIC OUTLAW MUSIC FESTIVALTOUR ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL DATES FOR FALL 2023 THE LARGEST-EVER OUTLAW TOUR CONTINUES THE CELEBRATIONOF WILLIE’S MILESTONE 90TH BIRTHDAY JUST AS WILLIEWANTS IT – ON THE ROAD WITH HIS FRIENDS, FAMILYAND BELOVED FANS These New Can’t Miss Shows Feature an Incredible Lineup of Artists Including:Willie Nelson & FamilyBobby Weir & Wolf Bros. Featuring the Wolfpack,The Avett Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule, The String Cheese Incident, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Los Lobos, Elizabeth Cook, Particle Kid Wheatley Vodka Announced as the Presenting Sponsorfor the Entire 2023 Outlaw Music Festival Tour Tickets On Sale Friday, April 28, 10 AM (Local for Each Venue)For Tickets & More Information, Visit LiveNation.com
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Willie Nelson, Mark Rothbaum, Keith Wortman, Blackbird Presents and Live Nation are thrilled to announce an additional 16 shows scheduled for the fall of 2023 as part of the 2023 Outlaw Music Festival Tour. The largest-ever Outlaw Tour continues the celebration of Willie’s milestone 90th birthday just as Willie wants it – on the road with his friends, family and beloved fans. These new can’t miss shows feature an incredible lineup of artists including: Willie Nelson & Family, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros. featuring The Wolfpack, The Avett Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule, The String Cheese Incident, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Los Lobos, Elizabeth Cook and Particle Kid. For artists performing in various cities, please refer to the specific market lineups listed below. Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday, April 28 at 10 AM (local for each venue) at LiveNation.com. VIP packages, including great seats and exclusive festival merchandise, will be available. Citi is the official card of the Outlaw Music Festival. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, April 25 at 10AM local until Thursday, April 27 at 10 PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details, visit www.citientertainment.com. “I am so thrilled to announce these additional dates for our 2023 Outlaw Music Festival Tour” says Willie Nelson. “I can’t wait to keep the celebration of my 90th birthday going into the fall with this great lineup of artists, my friends and family, and of course, the amazing fans.”  Wheatley Vodka will be joining the 2023 Outlaw Music Festival Tour as the official presenting sponsor of the entire tour. As part of its presenting sponsorship, Wheatley Vodka will be hosting pop-up experiences, giveaways, tastings and more at select dates throughout the tour.  “Wheatley Vodka is thrilled to be hitting the road with Outlaw Music Festival this year,” said David Binder, Willie and Wheatley fan and brand director at Sazerac. “Our vodka is made in the heartland of the USA in Frankfort, KY and is crafted to be the smoothest, most sippable vodka on the market. It’s the perfect spirit to enjoy when rocking out to music from all the talented artists on tour with Outlaw this summer.” The inaugural Outlaw Music Festival made its debut in 2016 in Scranton, PA. The sold-out show was so well received that Blackbird and Nelson have developed it into one of North America’s biggest annual touring franchises. Musicians such as Robert Plant, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, ZZ Top, Eric Church, Bonnie Raitt, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers and many more have been a part of the Outlaw Tour, sharing unforgettable music memories and unique vendor villages with local food, drinks and shopping in Live Nation amphitheaters across the country.   With a career spanning an incredible seven decades, Willie Nelson is widely recognized as one of the greatest and most influential artists in the history of popular music. A true living legend who has built a globally celebrated career as a musician, author, actor and activist, Willie turns 90 years young, as vibrant, active and dynamic as ever. This year alone, Willie won two 2023 Grammy Awards, is set to celebrate his 90th birthday with a star studded sold out 2-day event at the Hollywood Bowl, premiered the definitive five-part documentary film on his extraordinary life and career at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, released a new album I Don’t Know A Thing About Love, is nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has a new book available, and continues to perform across the country while also headlining iconic festivals including Outlaw Music Festival Tour, Farm Aid, and his annual July 4th Picnic.INFORMATION ON INDIVIDUAL OUTLAW MUSIC FESTIVAL TOUR DATES & LINEUPS:Friday, September 8, 2023Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut CreekWillie Nelson & FamilyTedeschi Trucks BandThe String Cheese IncidentLos LobosParticle Kid Saturday, September 9, 2023Charlotte, NC – PNC Music PavilionWillie Nelson & FamilyTedeschi Trucks BandThe String Cheese IncidentParticle KidMore TBA Sunday, September 10, 2023Franklin, TN – FirstBank AmphitheaterWillie Nelson & FamilyBobby Weir & Wolf Bros. featuring The WolfpackParticle KidMore TBA Tuesday, September 12, 2023Simpsonville, SC – CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage ParkWillie Nelson & FamilyBobby Weir & Wolf Bros. featuring The WolfpackParticle Kid Friday, September 15, 2023Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts CenterWillie Nelson & FamilyBobby Weir & Wolf Bros. featuring The WolfpackThe String Cheese IncidentLos LobosParticle Kid Saturday, September 16, 2023Mansfield, MA – Xfinity CenterWillie Nelson & FamilyBobby Weir & Wolf Bros. featuring The WolfpackThe String Cheese IncidentLos LobosParticle Kid Sunday, September 17, 2023Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills StadiumWillie Nelson & FamilyBobby Weir & Wolf Bros. featuring The WolfpackThe String Cheese IncidentLos LobosParticle Kid Wednesday, September 20, 2023Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare AmphitheaterWillie Nelson & FamilyBobby Weir & Wolf Bros. featuring The WolfpackParticle Kid Friday, September 22, 2023Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music TheatreWillie Nelson & FamilyBobby Weir & Wolf Bros. featuring The WolfpackThe String Cheese IncidentParticle Kid Friday, October 6, 2023West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial AmphitheatreWillie Nelson & FamilyThe Avett BrothersGov’t MuleElizabeth CookParticle Kid Saturday, October 7, 2023Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union AmphitheatreWillie Nelson & FamilyThe Avett BrothersGov’t MuleElizabeth CookParticle Kid Sunday, October 8, 2023Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf AmphitheaterWillie Nelson & FamilyThe Avett BrothersGov’t MuleElizabeth CookParticle Kid Wednesday, October 11, 2023Huntsville, AL – The Orion AmphitheaterWillie Nelson & FamilyThe Avett BrothersMike Campbell & The Dirty KnobsParticle Kid Friday, October 13, 2023Brandon, MS – The Brandon AmphitheaterWillie Nelson & FamilyThe Avett BrothersMike Campbell & The Dirty KnobsElizabeth CookParticle Kid Saturday, October 14, 2023Southaven, MS – BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden GroveWillie Nelson & FamilyThe Avett BrothersMike Campbell & The Dirty KnobsElizabeth CookParticle Kid Sunday, October 15, 2023Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain AmphitheatreWillie Nelson & FamilyThe Avett BrothersMike Campbell & The Dirty KnobsElizabeth CookParticle Kid For complete Outlaw Music Festival tour details, please visit: outlawmusicfestival.com#outlawmusicfestival About Blackbird PresentsBlackbird Presents is an award-winning creator and producer of premium music-driven content via a range of strategies including all-star concert events, tours, festivals, broadcast specials and films. Its projects feature the biggest music stars in the world (including Dolly Parton, Bruce Springsteen, Keith Richards, George Strait, Steven Tyler, Willie Nelson, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews, Jimmy Buffett, The Roots, Carlos Santana, Peter Gabriel, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Brandi Carlile, Lionel Richie, Reba McEntire, John Mayer, Kacey Musgraves, Darius Rucker, Jack Johnson, Robert Plant, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Juanes, Van Morrison, Sturgill Simpson, Lady A, Little Big Town, Ringo Starr, Idina Menzel, Becky G, Nathaniel Rateliff, and many others), produced for a portfolio of studio and network partners including CBS, Viacom, A&E, AMC, CMT, Live Nation, AEG, Nederlander, Facebook, PBS and more. Recent music, film, and television projects include Willie: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw, Biography: Kenny Rogers, Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert, Peace Through Music: A Global Event For Social Justice, Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard, The Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson, Outlaw: Celebrating The Music of Waylon Jennings, I’ll Take You There: Celebrating 75 Years of Mavis Staples, The Life and Songs of Emmylou Harris, The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac and His Music, and All My Friends: Celebrating The Songs and Voice of Gregg Allman, which earned a GRAMMY® Award nomination for Gregg Allman and Taj Mahal’s awe-inspiring performance of Statesboro Blues. Blackbird Presents is the creator and producer of The Outlaw Music Festival Tour, in partnership with Willie Nelson; The American Roots Music & Arts Festival, in partnership with Eric Church; and The Last Waltz 40 Tour in partnership with Robbie Robertson.  http://blackbirdpresents.com About Live Nation Entertainment:Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. About Wheatley Vodka:Wheatley Vodka is a proudly made American vodka distilled at the world’s most award-winning distillery – Buffalo Trace Distillery, by Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley.  Wheatley vodka is distilled ten times and triple filtered to create unparalleled smoothness.  Wheatley vodka is made with the same red winter wheat and limestone water that the Distillery uses in its revered American whiskeys.  Crafted in small batches every time to ensure that each bottle meets the Distillery’s high standards, Wheatley Vodka is, according to the brand’s namesake and Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley, “how vodka is supposed to taste.” Though distilled from red winter wheat, Wheatley vodka is gluten-free. www.wheatleyvodka.com

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