John Prine, Lee Ann Womack, Joe Henry to Perform at Blackberry Farm for Americana Spring Celebration
Bucket List Event Slated for March 31- April 3, 2016
(Nashville,
Tenn.) Dec. 18, 2015 – The Americana Music Association has announced
the lineup for the 6th Annual Americana Spring Celebration to be held
March 31 – April 3, 2016, with performances on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, at Blackberry Farm, a world-class luxury resort breathtakingly
situated in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.
This
year’s musical experience will feature one of the greatest songwriters
of our time, Americana Lifetime Achievement honoree, John Prine; multi GRAMMY, AMA, ACM, CMA and Billboard Awards winner and current Grammy Nominee Lee Ann Womack; and critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, guitarist, Grammy Winning producer and beloved member of the community, Joe Henry, playing before the inspiring backdrop of Blackberry Farm to benefit the not-for-profit artist advocacy group.
“We
are so excited to be returning to Blackberry Farm to produce this
important fundraiser, it just keeps getting better and better“ said Jed
Hilly, Executive Director of the Americana Music Association, adding,
“a weekend at this intimate venue with John, Lee Ann and Joe will truly
be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that no one will ever forget.”
The
renowned Blackberry Farm, a Relais & Châteaux resort, is one of
America’s most celebrated intimate luxury hotels, featuring 62 elegant
accommodations and some of the world’s finest wines, cuisine, fly
fishing, horseback riding, hiking, cycling, sporting clay, and mountain
biking opportunities. Along with the abundance of outdoor activities,
Blackberry Farm offers a destination Spa and an annual series of
culinary events hosted by world-renowned guest chefs and vintners.
