Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews are back once again this summer with another edition of Farm Aid. On Wednesday, they announced that the show would be held this year at the brand new LIVESTRONG Sporting Park in Kansas City, KS on Saturday, August 13. Even though the charity supports the American farmer, it's the first time that the show has been held in the predominantly farming state of Kansas.
"I'm looking forward to bringing my friends together in Kansas for the first time to honor family farmers," said Farm Aid president Willie Nelson. "Farm Aid celebrates the independent family farmers and ranchers who make this country strong, and we know we can only fix the challenges our country faces with the know-how of family farmers."
"Willie, John, Neil and Dave stand up to say that our country needs family farmers," said Carolyn Mugar, executive director of Farm Aid. "Farm Aid 2011 is an opportunity for everyone to stand up with them. There is a strong culture of agriculture here in Kansas, rural and urban, and a growing movement to bring good food to everyone. We're proud to bring Farm Aid 2011 to the Sunflower State and shine a spotlight on the family farmers and ranchers whose hard work and innovations are essential for all of us."
This will be the 24th time the concert has been held in its 26 year history (it took 1988 and 1991 off). Last year's event was held in Miller Park in Milwaukee, WI with added guests Jeff Tweedy, Kenny Chesney, Jason Mraz, Norah Jones, Band of Horses, Amos Lee, Robert Francis and the BoDeens. Guests for this year's show will be announced as the show approaches.
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