The 38th Annual Tennessee Fall Homecoming, to be held on Oct. 6-8, has release the 2017 artist lineup.
Headliners for this year’s festival include multi-award winning country singer, Lee Ann Womack, whose career boasts more than 6 million album sales; The SteelDrivers, fresh off of their 2016 Grammy win for Best Bluegrass Album; and The Earls of Leicester, assembled and led by dobro-master, Jerry Douglas.
“We consider it an honor to share Appalachian music and culture with today’s generations,” said Elaine Meyer, president of the Museum of Appalachia.
“We are especially pleased to present such incredible artists as Lee Ann Womack, the SteelDrivers, and the Earls of Leicester for the 38th anniversary of our beloved event.”
Many festival favorites will be returning to the Homecoming stage, such as Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Chris Jones and the Night Drivers, Flashback, Steve Gulley and New Pinnacle, and Leroy Troy.
Homecoming will also feature such performers as Jimbo Whaley and Greenbrier, Jeff Brown and Still Lonesome, Dale Jett and Hello Stranger, Bill and the Belles, The Ransom Notes,The Wayfarers, Carolina Express, Grassically Trained, and the Stewart Family. Dozens more artists are set to perform.
"This year, Homecoming expands and enhances its festival with evening concerts by award-winning artists, while continuing to offer three days full of music, traditional Appalachian demonstrations, and heritage arts. Student Heritage Day kicks off the festival on the morning of Oct. 6. An all-new Family Day will be held on Sunday, Oct. 8, and will feature local artists, games, storytelling, and activities for kids—all at an affordable rate," officials said.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at a discounted rate. Three-day, single-day, and evening tickets are available for purchase. Order online at
museumofappalachia.org, or call 865-494-7680.