Nashville, TN – July 17, 2014 – Live Nation, the creators of premier
country music festivals Watershed and Faster Horses, in collaboration
with MGM Resorts International, today revealed its newest music
festival:
Route 91 Harvest. Originally known as Route
91, the three-day country music festival takes its name from the iconic
Las Vegas Boulevard. The festival, scheduled October 3 – 5, will boast a
gathering of true high-roller performers including Jason Aldean,
Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley and Brantley Gilbert.
Set to take place at The Lot across from Luxor Hotel & Casino,
country music fans will get an exclusive music experience in true Sin
City-style. Three-day passes for the party of the fall start at $169
and go on sale Friday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. PST. For more information,
visit www.rt91harvest.com.
Additional artists confirmed include Tyler Farr, Dwight Yoakam, Randy
Houser, Dustin Lynch, Neal McCoy, Charles Esten and Clare Bowen from
ABC’s hit show “Nashville,” Dan + Shay, Josh Thompson, Sam Hunt, Ashley
Monroe, Lindsay Ell and Dee Jay Silver.
The festival will provide fans with the opportunity to upgrade their
tickets and enjoy the festivities, Vegas-style, with special amenities
including exclusive bar access, elevated stage views, lounge seating and
massage services, among many other VIP services. Additionally, Route
91 Harvest attendees will enjoy special room rates at all MGM Resorts
International properties.
“Las Vegas and country music are synonymous with over the top events,
and we know that Route 91 Harvest will deliver the latest, greatest
experience for fans from all over the world,” said Brian O’Connell, Live
Nation President of Country Touring. “After launching Watershed and
Faster Horses, this festival is the next step in the evolution of Live
Nation’s fan and artist friendly festival family. We’re thrilled to
have it land in MGM Resorts International’s newest venue, The Lot.”
Chris Baldizan, senior vice president of entertainment for MGM Resorts
International, said, “It’s exciting to see the Route 91 Harvest Festival
come to fruition. With an amazing line-up of talent over three days,
our guests will experience country music at a unique, one-of-a-kind
venue right on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. It’s great to have a
partner like Live Nation who shares our passion and vision for
entertainment.
