They say that Christmas time is the most wonderful time of the year, that’s especially true if you’re a live music fan with festivals across the country unveiling their summer lineups.
Sunfest Country Music festival announced their third wave of artists for their 2019 event this morning. “Maybe It’s the Moonshine” but we’re “Head Over Heels” about today’s announcement which was lead by Vancouver’s own Washboard Union.
Aaron Goodvin photo by Kayla Winkworth
Joining David, Aaron and Chris at Sunfest in August will be, Warner Music Canada label mate, Aaron Goodvin plus Andrew Hyatt, Shawn Austin, Cody Johnson and, one of the hottest names in country music today, Mitchell Tenpenny.
A frigid Andrew Hyatt performs at the Grey Cup Festival in Edmonton – photo by Jeremy Mac Knott
This group of artists will be joining previously announced Jason Aldean, Maren Morris, Kip Moore, Randy Houser, Terri Clark, and Michael Ray. This compilation completes the bulk of the Main Stage performances that guests can expect to see at Sunfest this August.
Joining Randy Houser on Thursday night will be Cody Johnson, known for billboard hits such as ‘Gotta Be Me’ and ‘Cowboy Like Me’. Kicking off the opening night will be Canadian country star, co-managed by Sunfest alumni Dallas Smith, Shawn Austin.
Fan favorite, The Washboard Union, will join fellow Canadian Terri Clark, and powerhouse Jason Aldean on Friday night. Winner of the CCMA Group of the Year award, Wideglide is delighted to welcome this entertaining trio back to the Ranch again.
Saturday’s performances will begin with the smoky vocals of Canadian Country Music’s rising star Andrew Hyatt. Mitchell Tenpenny, well-known for hits such as ‘Drunk Me’ and ‘Telling All My Secrets’, will then open for Maren Morris.
Wrapping-up the weekend, the winner of the 2018 CCMA Songwriter of the Year, Aaron Goodvin will perform ahead of Michael Ray and Kip Moore.
“We are so pleased to have confirmed this talented group of artists for Sunfest 2019. Sunfesters are sure to be entertained by this extraordinary lineup of Country Music’s best from Nashville and all across Canada,”said Greg Adams, owner of Wideglide Entertainment and Laketown Ranch.
Further artists will be announced in the Spring to complete the Sunfest 2019 lineup. Tickets start at only $269 for the weekend and are on sale now at www.sunfestconcerts.com.
Laketown Ranch is a beautiful 172 acre multi-use outdoor entertainment facility located in Lake Cowichan, BC. Find more venue information at www.laketownranch.com
