Willie Nelson has announced that he will be celebrating his 4th of July Picnic with a star-studded lineup featuring Tyler Childers and Dwight Yoakam, among others.
Shane Smith & the Saints, Sierra Ferrell, Asleep at the Wheel, and Particle Kid are among several other artists set to perform at the event to be held at Q2 Stadium in Willie's home of Austin, Texas.
This year's Picnic marks the 50th anniversary of the holiday jam.
"JUST ANNOUNCED! Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic returns to Q2 Stadium in Austin, TX! Come join Willie Nelson & Family along with a great lineup of talented artists and celebrate 50 years of the annual picnic!" read a statement on Nelson's Instagram.
The Picnic has moved over the years, including outside Austin and five years at Circuit of the Americas. Last year's event was the first at Q2 Stadium.
Sale of tickets to Nelson's 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks commence on Friday, April 28th.
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