CNN will broadcast Farm Aid on Saturday, Sept. 26. The show will take place from 7 p.m. ET at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This marks the second year CNN serves as the exclusive broadcast partner.
The four-hour program features board member artists Willie Nelson and Family, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds, Margo Price, and Nathaniel Rateliff. CNN anchors John Berman and Laura Coates will co-anchor. Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir reports from the venue.
“Farm Aid is thrilled to partner with CNN again this year to bring the Farm Aid festival directly into the homes of those not able to join us in Virginia Beach,” said Jennifer Fahy, co-executive director of Farm Aid, in a statement. “As farmers face numerous, severe challenges, having their communities rally behind them is critical.”…