The 2022 Farm Aid concert was held Saturday in Raleigh, North Carolina, and our daughter and her family were in the audience. One major theme: climate change. Co-founders Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp were both part of a press conference Friday night that focused on how it’s affecting small, family-run farms.
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They announced plans for a big, three-day march in D.C. next spring called “Farmers for Climate.” It’s set for the week of March 6th. Here are a few quick highlights from the show . . .
As always, some big names were involved. On top of Willie and John, the line-up included Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow, and Dave Matthews. Co-founder Neil Young wasn’t there this time because of Covid concerns.
There was a big $1 million donation. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsaywrote the check and gave it to John on stage before his set. They joked that it was for a very expensive backstage pass.
Farm Aid has now raised upwards of $65 million for farmers since the first concert in 1985.
Miranda Lambert launched her “Velvet Rodeo“ Vegas show on Friday at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino . . . and it’s getting rave reviews. People say it’s “visually stunning” . . . but it isn’t just style, she also “shines vocally,” whether it’s her classic hits or her newer stuff.
Listen to what Miranda said about her preparations for the show.
