SOLD-OUT WATERSHED MUSIC AND CAMPING FESTIVAL CLOSES OUT MEMORABLE EIGHTH-YEAR WITH PHENOMENAL PERFORMANCES PAIRED WITH FUN-FILLED FESTIVITIES
Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert Also Featuring Pistol Annies, Zac Brown Band, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Midland, Kip Moore,
Maren Morris, Chris Young And More Bring The Heat To Awe-Inspiring Gorge Amphitheatre
Nashville, TN – August 5, 2019 – Praised as “routinely one of the most-anticipated events of country festival season” (Rolling Stone), Watershed Music and Camping Festival proved it status this weekend, rounding out another unforgettable, bucket-list experience as over 25,000 fans filled the Gorge Amphitheatre for three-days of sun-kissed fun and star-studded entertainment. With one of the most scenic live music venues in the world providing both “a sonic and visual treat” (Billboard), the soundtrack of the weekend was first-class country music layered with unrivaled fan experience.
Fueling fans for the party ahead was Thursday night’s “Party in the Pivot,” where crowds gathered in the center of the campgrounds to catch local Washington talent set the vibe for the weekend.
Left Photo: Kip Moore, Credit: Bubba Sellars, – Right Photo: Miranda Lambert, Credit: Matthew Lamb
Kicking off the Friday festivities were powerful, tone-setting performances by Kip Moore, Chris Young and more, gearing self-proclaimed “‘Shedders” up for a thrilling set from Miranda Lambert also featuring Pistol Annies to cap off the first night.
Left Photo: “The Dating Game” Presented by Smirnoff, Credit: Matthew Lamb – Right Photo: Ingrid Andress, Credit: Matthew Lamb
Throughout the weekend, fans also enjoyed festival activities between sets such as “The Dating Game” presented by Smirnoff for a blind speed-dating experience. Fans also enjoyed performances from some of the hottest newcomers in the genre on the DISH Presents Next From Nashville stage, where artists including Ingrid Andress, Travis Denning, Seaforth, Caylee Hammack, Lauren Jenkins, Brandon Lay and more shredded on the stage known for launching the next generation of country music.
Top Photo: Zac Brown Band, Credit: Bubba Sellars – Bottom Left Photo: Lauren Jenkins, Credit: Matthew Lamb – Bottom Right Photo: Cody Johnson, Credit: Matthew Lamb
Saturday featured fiery performances from Cody Johnson, Midland, Brothers Osborne and more before heading into the headlining set by Zac Brown Band, where fans were reminded why Watershed remains one of the most sought-after passes each year after a night of sing-alongs under a star-covered canopy.
Across the weekend, Brian O’Connell, Live Nation’s President of Country Touring, hosted special artist interviews on PEOPLE Country’s Facebook, giving fans a closer look into an artist perspective of Watershed, some of which included CAM, Kane Brown, and Jason Aldean.
Top Photo: Jason Aldean, Credit: Matthew Lamb – Bottom Left Photo: Kane Brown, Credit: Matthew Lamb – Bottom Right Photo: Kane Brown, Live Nation’s Brian O’Connell, Credit: Matthew Lamb
Ending the weekend on a high was Sunday’s stacked lineup that included Maren Morris, Kane Brown and more before headliner Jason Aldean took the stage for a charged set, solidifying the festival’s “iconic” (PopCulture) status.
Watershed Music and Camping Festival will return to the Gorge Amphitheatre for its ninth-year on July 31 – August 2 in 2020.
For more information visit: WatershedFest.com. Join in the conversation on Twitter @watershedfest, Instagram @watershedfestival, Facebook: facebook.com/WatershedMusicFestival.
About Live Nation Entertainment:
Watershed Music and Camping Festival is part of Live Nation’s premiere family of country music festivals spread across the country, including Faster Horses in Brooklyn, MI, Country LakeShake in Chicago, IL, Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Seven Peaks Music Festival in Denver, CO. Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Live Nation Concerts, Ticketmaster and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
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