Wynonna Judd, Kenny Chesney and Steve Earle Join Farm Aid 40 Lineup
Wynonna Judd, Kenny Chesney and Steve Earle are the latest batch of artists to join the 40th anniversary Farm Aid lineup. The annual gathering will occur on September 20, 2025, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. It is led by longtime supporters and performers Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, John Mellencamp, and Margo Price.
The homegrown celebration of the American farmer will boast a plethora of live performances from already-announced participants, including Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, and the Land of 10,000 Lakes natives Trampled by Turtles. The artist lineup includes Waxahatchee, Black Pumas’ Eric Burton, Jesse Welles, and Madaline Edwards.
Farm Aid originated in 1985 at the helm of Nelson, Young, and Mellencamp, who used their dynastic pull to drive a crowd and raise awareness about the loss of family farms. To support those who feed the masses and keep America’s agricultural system buoyant, the trio developed the concept for an annual event that provides financial benefits and gives back to the family farmer.
The nonprofit organization expanded its Board of Directors with Matthews’ arrival in 2001, and two decades later, in 2021, Price joined the elite team. Since its launch, Farm Aid has garnered $80 million, according to the official website, “to promote a strong and resilient family farm system of agriculture. Farm Aid is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America.”
Historically, Farm Aid has been known to make a musical impression with long-lasting effects for fans seeking something outside the regular concert expectations. Examples include the Grateful Dead’s 1987 performance via satellite feed and, more recently, Bob Dylan’s second-ever appearance at the event, which doubled as a surprise 2023 set supported by members of the Heartbreakers.
In 2024, the headliners above performed, as well as Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Mavis Staples, Lukas Nelson with The Travelin’ McCourys, Charley Crockett, Joy Oladokun, Southern Avenue, Cassandra Lewis, Jesse Welles, Wisdom Indian Dancers, and Kontiwennenha:Wi.
Tickets to Farm Aid 40 are on sale now and can be purchased here.
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