Willie Nelson announced Wednesday he will host At Home with Farm Aid, a virtual concert featuring performances by John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Canada’s Neil Young.
The 86-year-old country music legend will also perform with sons Lukas and Micah during the live-streamed event on the Farm Aid website on April 11 at 8 p.m.
“Farm Aid is working hard to support farmers and ranchers in this difficult time,” Nelson said, in a statement. “We’re making emergency grants to help with household and medical expenses. We’re answering calls on our hotline. We’re creating lists of resources and working with our partners to advocate for policies that build a more resilient food system for the future.”
Farm Aid was first held in 1985 and has taken place every year since 1991.
“On the Farm Aid stage last September, my friend and fellow board member John Mellencamp said, ‘Be hopeful about, have faith in and be grateful for right now; the miracle of life is in the dirt under our farmers’ fingernails,’” Nelson added. “He was right and I’m so grateful for the farmers, ranchers and farmworkers who are on the frontlines sustaining all our communities.
“Now, more than ever, stay strong and positive.”
