The Long Road Festival has announced more big names from the world of country to its line-up. Grammy Award winner Emmylou Harris will be wrapping up her European Farewell Tour at the festival, which will be held over August Bank Holiday weekend. Bailey Zimmerman’s Return to the UK The UK’s largest and most immersive outdoor Country, Americana and Roots festival, is held in Leicestershire. It had already been announced that Bailey Zimmerman will be headlining on Saturday night, making a return to the UK after two years away. The line-up also includes Canadian country artist Josh Ross, Grammy Award winner Jim Lauderdale, Shakey Graves, The Felice Brothers, Uncle Lucius, Striking Matches, Oliver Hazard and The 502s. Six Stages and All American Experiences Festival goers will be able to take in the best of country across six stages. They can also expect US-inspired street food, American BBQ, craft beers, the Lucky Dice Classic Car & Bike show, line dancing, campfires, vintage funfair rides, the dog show and pooch parade, activities and games for families and kids, Country-oke, and more. The Red Dog Saloon Texas-style BBQ restaurant will also be offering premier dining experiences at its on-site restaurant. Championing British Talent The Long Road is also dedicated to championing British artists. Kezia Gill, Rose Betts, Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou and Liam Price are all set to perform. Liam Price won the festival’s Homegrown Talent Contest last year. Application details for this year’s competition will be shared in the spring.
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