Farm Aid is returning to CNN for its 41st annual benefit concert, bringing a powerhouse night of live music and storytelling straight to TV viewers.
This partnership streams the energy of the iconic concert straight from the stage to living rooms across America. Titled Farm Aid 2026: Music Festival Live, the broadcast will air a night of unforgettable performances.
This is the second year the event will air live across CNN’s platforms. The 2026 star-studded lineup of musicians features Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson & Family, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, and John Mellencamp. Fellow board member Dave Matthews will join the trio, along with Tim Reynolds, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, and a host of other music superstars…