Born & Raised fest features Johnson, Hank Jr., Wetzel
The festival features left-of-center country artists and bands who comfortably walk the line between outlaw, Americana, Red Dirt and folk genres.
Other musicians include Dwight Yoakam, Midland, The Red Clay Strays, Shane Smith & The Saints, Paul Cauthen, Treaty Oak Revival, The Cadillac Three, William Clark Green, Wade Bowen, Cody Canada & The Departed, Kolby Cooper, Jack Ingram, Colby Acuff, J.R. Carroll, Brent Cobb, The Band of Heathens, Stephen Wilson Jr., Ole 60, Pony Bradshaw, Tyler Halverson, Jamie Lin Wilson, The Wilder Blue, Maggie Antone, Reid Haughton, Clayton Mullen, Kin Faux, Django Walker, Zandi Holup, Harper O'Neill, Lance Roark, Josh Weathers, Jason Scott & The High Heat and Blaine Bailey.
Three-day festival passes go on sale Friday at 11 a.m. eastern with a wide variety of tiers and offerings including a kick-off barbecue on Thursday, Sept. 12 for weekend and camping pass holders, daily acoustic performances for VIP pass holders, and glamping options. Weekend passes start at $189.99 plus fees.
More news
- 10/01/24: Johnson announces Leather tour
- 09/27/24: Johnson goes deluxe route with "Leather"
- 07/19/24: "Twisters" soundtrack, Wetzel, Tursi, Anna out today
- 06/28/24: Johnson's "Dirt Cheap" goes straight to video
- 05/17/24: Wetzel enjoys "Sweet Dreams"
- 04/22/24: Johnson adds shows to Leather Tour
- 04/15/24: Johnson releases special media of "The Painter"
- 04/01/24: Life is "Damn Near Normal" for Wetzel
CD reviews
"A Cody Johnson Christmas" is like one of those Christmas presents where, no matter how much you attempt to disguise it with wrapping, it's no surprise what's inside after it's opened. Then again, Cody Johnson Christmas music is something most every country music-loving fan should want, so the non-surprise factor is not a big disappointment.
This 10-song album includes mostly familiar songs, including a traditional country arrangement of Willie Nelson's "Pretty Paper. ...
It's not always easy to put your finger on why a particular artist moves you emotionally. It can be due to smart, Elvis Costello-like wordplay, or Vince Gill-esque instrumental greatness. Cody Johnson's "Ain't Nothin' To It" doesn't always shine with exemplary poetic couplets, nor striking musicianship. This is not to say the lyrics and music aren't bad, either. No, it's just that Johnson's authentic country voice is ultimately what makes the first ...
The sixth independent release from Southeast Texas singer/songwriter Cody Johnson is hit and miss. There are some good tunes that recall the '90s era work of George Strait, but there are some weak songs and most tracks are saddled with over-production from Trent Willmon.
The opening title track is one of the stronger tunes, reminiscent not only of Strait, but a touch of Hank Williams as well, with Johnson proclaiming an affinity for past country legends ("I cut my teeth on/Those ...
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