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Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney lead Stagecoach lineup
Brad Paisley , Kenny Chesney , Reba McEntire and Kid Rock top the initial list of performers revealed by organizers of this year's Stagecoach country music fest.
The two-day outdoor festival returns once again to Indio, CA's Empire Polo Club April 25-26 next year for its third annual weekend after doubling size this year from 2006's inaugural bash.
The festival's initial lineup also includes Miranda Lambert, Earl Scruggs, Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Jeff Walker, Reverend Horton Heat, Little Big Town, Poco, The Charlie Daniels Band, Darius Rucker (from Hootie and the Blowfish), Lynn Anderson, Dale Watson, Chris Cagle, Lady Antebellum, Ralph Stanley, Doyle Lawson, The Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, Danielle Peck, The Zac Brown Band, The Duhks, Waddie Mitchell, Randy Houser, Hot Club of Cowtown and James Intveld.
Additional names will be announced at the festival's website.
Aside from the music, festivalgoers will be able to enjoy a world-class BBQ competition on the event's grounds. Last year's cook-off featured almost 50 teams from across the country competing for the California BBQ championship.
The festival will also boast an expanded campsite for attendees who wish to stay on-site. Last year's camping area played host to more than 4,000 RVs, according to organizers.
Tickets for the event go on sale Nov. 14, with prices starting at $99 for two-day passes. A variety of reserved, camping and RV packages are available through the festival's website.
