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Farm Aid 2026: Music Festival Live on CNN
26 Sep
Summary
- CNN partners with Farm Aid for live music festival broadcast.
- The event aims to raise funds for farmer support programs.
- Established in 1985, Farm Aid has raised over $85 million.
The Farm Aid 2026 Music Festival will be broadcast live on CNN this Saturday, September 26, marking the second year of partnership between the network and Farm Aid. The annual event kicks off at 7 p.m. ET and will run until 11 p.m. ET, offering audiences a chance to support family farmers.
Performances will feature notable artists such as Willie Nelson and Family, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, and Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds. Founded in 1985 by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp, Farm Aid's mission is to raise funds for farmer support programs and advocate for changes in the industrial agriculture system. To date, the organization has raised over $85 million.
