Farm Aid Benefit Concert To Air On AXS TV

Co-found Willie Nelson will be among the 2018 Farm Aid performers.

(Hartford, CT)  --  The 2018 Farm Aid event will air on TV. 

The benefit concert was organized back in 1985 by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp as a way to raise money to keep family farms in operation. 

This year's event features performances from all three founders, as well as Dave Mathews, Chris Stapleton and Sturgill Simpson. 

It takes place on September 22nd at the Xfinity Theater in Hartford, Connecticut and will air on AXS TV. 

More from Country Music News


Events

Southeast Indiana Travel Advisories

Winter Storm Warning runs until Monday at noon.

Applications Available for OCCF 2026 Scholarships

Application deadlines are February 27.

SEI Football Stars Earn Academic All-State Honors

Congratulations to all the honorees!

Local Sports Report - January 22, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Kenny Chesney Out Last Night 18:07
Tim McGraw Humble & Kind 18:03
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 18:02
Post Malone and Luke Combs Guy For That 17:59