Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson, The Red Clay Strays, and more

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.

From Mobile, AL, The Red Clay Strays are a fast-rising band famed for their eclectic rock style. Their hit, "Wondering Why," topped various charts and their album, Moment of Truth, ranks #2 on the Americana Albums Chart. Known for electric live shows and a historic sell-out at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.

Turnpike Troubadours, from Oklahoma, blend Woody Guthrie's folk and Waylon Jennings' honky tonk with bluegrass and Cajun. Popular for "Goodbye Normal Street," they hit country and rock charts, and sold out arenas. After a hiatus, they returned with 2023's "A Cat in the Rain," produced by Shooter Jennings. They’ve shared the stage with Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town.

Waylon Payne, son of Willie Nelson's guitarist and Sammi Smith, gained acclaim with his 2003 album "The Drifter." Known for acting in "Walk the Line," he shared a Grammy for the soundtrack. Collaborated with Pat Green and had songs covered by Django Walker and Keith Gattis. Overcame personal struggles to release "Blue Eyes, The Harlot, The Queer, The Pusher & Me" in 2020.

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."