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Willie Nelson's Luck Reunion announces all-star lineup for 11th annual festival

Willie Nelson's music fest is back with 35+ artists.

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SXSW is fast approaching, and with it, one of the best excuses to get outside the Austin City Limits: Willie Nelson's Luck Reunion will take place the same week as SXSW out on his beloved ranch, Luck, TX. Taking place on Thursday, March 16, this year's festival features more than 35 acts — on top of the incredible culinary lineup already announced for the days surrounding the main event.

“Team Luck is thrilled to welcome a diverse lineup of performers to Willie’s backyard, including fresh new talent and some familiar faces who have been longtime members of the Luck Family,” said festival organizers, via release.

A longtime partner in promoting the iconic event Southwest Airlines celebrates the fourth year of the Artists On The Rise To Luck program which brings Angel White, Arcy Drive and Pearla to join the Luck family. Through the Artist On The Rise platform, Southwest supports up-and-coming talent to give them a lift in their careers.

A new addition to the festival this year is The Bread & Roses Community Conversations Stage, hosting three engaging discussions throughout the day. Moderated conversations between musicians, activists, chefs, and local family farmers will include Celebrating Indigenous Foodways and Food Sovereignty, The Role of the Artist in Advancing Social Justice, and Family Farmers: Leading the Way with Equity, Food, and Climate Solutions. With intentional learning and community engagement in mind, The Bread & Roses Community Conversations Stage embraces cultural exchanges across industries and alongside fans.

The full lineup for the 2023 Luck Reunion is below (** indicates a Southwest Airlines Artist On The Rise):

A Tribute to Doug Sahm & The Texas Tornados featuring Shawn Sahm and Friends
A Song for Leon: A Tribute to Leon Russell featuring Beau Bedford, Robert Ellis, and Special Guests
Angel White **
Arcy Drive **
Black Opry Revue featuring Sug Daniels, Aaron Vance, Nikki Morgan & Nicky Diamonds
BMI Songwriters Circle featuring John Baumann, Bella White and Poet Hawkins
Bob Schneider
Dallas Burrow
Devon Gilfillian
Drayton Farley
Elvie Shane
Eric D. Johnson
Ethel Cain
Guster
Hermanos Gutiérrez
J. Creek Cloggers
Jaime Wyatt
Jason Scott & The High Heat
Jimmie Dale Gilmore & The West Texas Exiles
Katie Pruitt
Matthew Logan Vasquez
Night Cap
Particle Kid
Pearla **
Peter One
Rattlesnake Milk
Sadurn
Shane Smith & The Saints
Sierra Ferrell
Sir Woman
Spoon
Terry Allen & The Panhandle Mystery Band
The Band of Heathens
the GOLDEN DREGS
The Heavy Heavy
The War and Treaty
Thee Sacred Souls
Wild Child
Willie Nelson & Family
Willis Alan Ramsey

Haven't been lucky enough to snag a ticket yet? Fans will have another chance to purchase tickets to the Reunion in-person at Lucky Draw Live, an event at Antone’s Nightclub in Austin thsi Saturday, February 25, at 8 pm. The event will feature performances by Beau Bedford and Robert Ellis & Friends.

Further chances to purchase tickets will be presented through the Lucky Draw as well as Luck Reunion sponsor pages, and fans are encouraged to subscribe to Luck Presents’ email list and follow Luck Reunion on social media to grab their opportunity to attend this unique event.

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