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Country and Rock ‘n’ Roll legends to take the stage at Farm Aid, ‘The King’ raises millions for Texas flood relief | Music City Minute

Aug 1, 2025, 8:14 AM

One of the longest running charity events in the U.S. is celebrating a big milestone. Organizers for the legendary Farm Aid concert are gearing up for a 40th anniversary bash at the Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, September 20. Musical icons such as Dave Matthews, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Wynonna Judd, Steve Earle, Kenny Chesney and the daddy of Farm Aid, Willie Nelson, will be taking the stage in an effort to raise funds to advocate and support family farms across the country.
Another high-profile charity event raised over $6 million for Texas flood relief. George Strait’s Strait to the Heart benefit concert featured performances from Wade Bowen, Randy Hauser, Riley Green and Jamie Johnson. One of the biggest surprises of the night was when “The King” invited Garth Brooks out on stage and together they performed “The Fireman.”
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