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Outlaw Music Festival 2019: Willie Nelson Releases Lineup

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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

The lineup for the summer 2019 run of Willie Nelson‘s Outlaw Music Festival Tour has finally been announced! Set to kick off in Bangor Maine, the tour will run until the 3rd of July. This year’s festivities will mark its third year as a touring festival. Their first ever happened back in 2016.

Outlaw Music Festival Tour, Willie Nelson
via Willie Nelson’s Official Facebook Page

In a press release, Nelson commented on how he enjoyed the previous touring festivals and that he couldn’t wait to go back for more.

In addition to the star-studded lineup, each date is also an opportunity for the locale to feature their food and beverages for sale. There will also be a selection of crafts by local artisans.

Tickets for all announced dates will be on the market on Friday, the 8th of March. For more information, visit the Outlaw Music Festival Tour’s official website.

2019 Outlaw Music Festival Tour Dates

June 14:  Bangor, Maine @ Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion

Willie Nelson & Family
Phil Lesh & Friends
Alison Krauss
The Revivalists
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Particle Kid

June 15: Bethel, N.Y. @ Mountain Jam

Willie Nelson & Family
Phil Lesh & Friends
The Revivalists
Alison Krauss
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Particle Kid

Outlaw Music Festival Tour. Willie Nelson
via Willie Nelson’s Official Facebook Page

June 16: Hartford, Conn. @ Xfinity Theatre

Willie Nelson & Family
Phil Lesh & Friends
Alison Krauss
The Revivalists
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Particle Kid

June 21: Toronto, Ontario, Canada @ Budweiser Stage

Willie Nelson & Family
The Avett Brothers
Alison Krauss
Matt Mays
Opener TBD

June 22: Burgettstown, Pa. @ KeyBank Pavilion

Willie Nelson & Family
The Avett Brothers
Alison Krauss
Old Crow Medicine Show
Dawes
Opener TBD

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Photo Credits: Willie Nelson/Official Facebook Home Page

June 23: Columbus, Ohio @ Nationwide Arena

Willie Nelson & Family
The Avett Brothers
Alison Krauss
Old Crow Medicine Show
Dawes
Opener TBD

June 27: Milwaukee, Wisc. @ Summerfest

Willie Nelson & Family
Phil Lesh & Friends
The Avett Brothers
Counting Crows
Alison Krauss
Dawes
Opener TBD

outlaw country music festival
via Willie Nelson’s Official Facebook Page

June 28:  Chicago, Ill. @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 

Willie Nelson & Family
Phil Lesh & Friends
The Avett Brothers
Alison Krauss
Old Crow Medicine Show
Dawes
Opener TBD

June 29: St. Louis, Mo. @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Willie Nelson & Family
Phil Lesh & Friends
Alison Krauss
Old Crow Medicine Show
Dawes
Opener TBD

July 3: Dallas, Texas @ Dos Equis Pavilion

Willie Nelson & Family
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Alison Krauss
Casey Donahew
Steve Earle & The Dukes
Hayes Carll
Colter Wall

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