Ashton-Magnuson Media

Trace Adkins,
Dillon Carmichael, The Sisterhood Band
Added To Music Lineup For First Annual
Hometown Rising Country Music & Bourbon Festival
Saturday, September 14 & Sunday, September 15
At Highland Festival Grounds At KY Expo Center In Louisville, KY

Festival Also Features
Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban,
Dwight Yoakam, Brett Young, Jake Owen & Many More
Along With Exclusive Bourbon Tastings & Workshops

Country music icon Trace Adkins, Kentucky native Dillon Carmichael, and country rock duo The Sisterhood Band have been added to the incredible music lineup for Hometown Rising, the first-ever Country Music & Bourbon Festival, which debuts Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 at Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center in Louisville, KY.

Hometown Rising combines two of Louisville's cultural cornerstones—great music and incredible bourbon—and is the newest addition to the Louisville fall festival series from premier independent festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents.

Hometown Rising's music lineup will be led by country heavyweights including Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan and Keith Urban with additional appearances from Dwight Yoakam, Trace Adkins, Brett Young, Jake Owen, Bret Michaels, Frankie Ballard, and many more. In total, more than 30 artists will play on three stages, including two side-by-side main stages, over the course of the weekend.

The current music lineup for Hometown Rising is as follows (subject to change):

Festival doors open at 11:00 AM daily.

Hometown Rising exclusive VIP packages, General Admission tickets, camping and hotel packages, as well as special event tickets are on sale now at www.HometownRising.com.

Hometown Rising flyer with daily music lineup & festival details

With three back-to-back festival weekends in Louisville in 2019, Danny Wimmer Presents wants to ensure all fans have the chance to enjoy multiple events with an affordable and convenient ticketing option. New this year, fans can purchase a special "Trifesta" Pass for the discounted rate of only $229.00 plus fees. The pass allows General Admission weekend access to all three DWP fall festivals in LouisvilleHometown Rising (September 14 & 15), Bourbon & Beyond (September 20-22) and Louder Than Life (September 27-29). Check out https://trifestapass.com for more information.

Hometown Rising sponsors include: Kentucky Department of Tourism, Louisville Tourism, Fxck Cancer / Dyin 2 Live Dreams Program, Jack Daniel's, Tito's Handmade Vodka, The Music Experience, Zyn, Take Me Home, and more.

The Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center are located at 937 Phillips Lane in Louisville, Kentucky.

Hometown Rising is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination rock music festivals in America. DWP events include Aftershock Festival, Bourbon & Beyond, Chicago Open Air, Epicenter Festival, Hometown Rising, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville.

For more information on Hometown Rising, please visit:

We believe in quality before quantity. Please drink responsibly.


About Danny Wimmer Presents:

Since 1993, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he formed Danny Wimmer Presents, which now produces several of the largest rock and alternative festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities. DWP creates memorable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. DWP will continue to add new music festivals to its already stellar portfolio, which currently includes Aftershock Festival, Bourbon & Beyond, Chicago Open Air, Epicenter Festival, Hometown Rising, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville. Previous DWP festivals include Rock On The Range, Carolina Rebellion, Northern Invasion and more.
www.DannyWimmerPresents.com

Hometown Rising Publicity Contacts

Ashton-Magnuson Media
Kristine Ashton-Magnuson, kristine@am-media.net, (818) 996-2496
Selena Fragassi, selena@fr-pr.net, (847) 942-3093

Adkins Publicity (country music PR)
Scott Adkins, scott@adkinspublicity.com, (615) 301-1722
Kelli Wasilauski, kelli@adkinspublicity.com
Makenzie Clayburg, makenzie@adkinspublicity.com

Hometown Rising Marketing Contacts

Lindsey Medina / Danny Wimmer Presents, lindsey@dwpresents.com
Holly Doscher / Danny Wimmer Presents, holly@dwpresents.com

Hometown Rising Sponsorship Contact

Justin Zweig / Danny Wimmer Presents, partnerships@dannywimmerpresents.com