Kenny Chesney Ponies Up for Farm-Aid

  Kenny Chesney knows the importance of our nation’s farmers, and he’s willing to do what he can to help ensure their long-term prosperity. Chesney recently added his name to the list of headliners at Farm-Aid’s first ever New England Music Festival. Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews will be the other performers. "American family farmers are what this country is built on, and they have fed us and kept us strong and healthy for how many generations?" said Chesney, a Luttrell, Tennessee native. "Growing up in a small town outside Knoxville, it was a big part of who we were -- and it's something we as a country shouldn't lose. If I can help be part of that -- whether it's raising money, or awareness, or just letting those family farmers know someone knows and cares -- well, that's why I'm coming to New England." The day-long festival will take place September 20th at the Comcast Center in Mansfield, Mass. Tickets will go on sale July 28th at 10 a.m./ET and will be available at all TicketMaster outlets, or by calling (866) 448-7849. Tickets are priced at $35 for lawn, $55 for uncovered seats, $95 for covered seats and $200 for VIP plus a $7 parking and facility fee for all tickets.