American annual arts festival
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Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is an annual arts festival in Franklin, Tennessee , USA.[ 4] The two-day festival began in September 2015.[ 5] The festival typically takes place in September.
History
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival was co-founded by Better Than Ezra frontman Kevin Griffin .[ 6] Held at the Franklin's Park at Harlinsdale Farm , the 2015 festival was headlined by Wilco , Willie Nelson , Weezer , The Decemberists and Cage The Elephant .[ 2]
Beck , Daryl Hall and John Oates and Jason Isbell headlined the 2016 event.
Justin Timberlake (one of its producers), Eddie Vedder , The Avett Brothers , Gary Clark Jr. , Ryan Adams and Walk the Moon , led the 2017 line-up.[ 7]
Jack White , Chris Stapleton and Lionel Richie were among the performers of the 2018 event.[ 3]
In 2019, headliners were Keith Urban , Foo Fighters and the Killers .[ 8]
In 2020, due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the festival was canceled.[ 9]
In 2021, headliners were Dave Matthews Band and the Black Keys .[ 10]
In 2022, the headliners were Chris Stapleton and Brandi Carlile .[ 11]
In 2023, the festival showcased performances by Zach Bryan , The Lumineers , The Black Crowes , and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.[ 12]
References
^ "Jack White, Chris Stapleton & Lionel Richie to Headline 2018 Pilgrimage Festival" . Billboard . March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018 . - "Pilgrimage Festival Boosts Lineup With Chris Stapleton, Dawes" . Rolling Stone . June 17, 2015. Retrieved March 27, 2018 .
^ a b Betts, Stephen L. (April 21, 2015). "Willie Nelson, the Decemberists Headline Inaugural Pilgrimage Festival" . Rolling Stone . Retrieved March 27, 2018 .
^ a b Betts, Stephen L. (March 27, 2018). "Chris Stapleton, Jack White to Headline 2018 Pilgrimage Festival" . Rolling Stone . Retrieved March 27, 2018 .
^ "Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival 2017" . Consequence of Sound . Retrieved March 27, 2018 .
^ Cowan, Jill (April 21, 2015). "Franklin's Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival starts with Nelson, Crow" . The Tennessean . Retrieved March 27, 2018 .
^ https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2018/09/17/pilgrimage-festival-2018-kevin-griffin-better-than-ezra/986346002/
^ "Pilgrimage 2017: Go Behind the Scenes at Justin Timberlake Festival" . Rolling Stone . September 25, 2017. Archived from the original on November 11, 2017. Retrieved November 10, 2017 .
^ Paulson, Dave. "The Pilgrimage Festival is back. Here's what you need to know" . The Tennessean . Retrieved 2024-02-09 .
^ Bartlett, Kerri. "Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival in Franklin canceled for 2020" . The Tennessean . Retrieved 2024-02-09 .
^ Hudak, Joseph (2021-04-28). "The Black Keys, Maren Morris, Morgan Wade Set for 2021 Pilgrimage Festival" . Rolling Stone . Retrieved 2024-02-09 .
^ Hudak, Joseph (2022-04-20). "Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile Lead 2022 Pilgrimage Festival Lineup" . Rolling Stone . Retrieved 2024-02-09 .
^ Nicholson, Jessica (2023-09-25). "Pilgrimage Festival 2023: 10 Best Things We Saw" . Billboard . Retrieved 2024-02-09 .