The Birthplace of Country Music has announced 49 Winchester, one of the hottest acts to emerge from Southwest Virginia,will perform at its 22nd annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival in 2023.
"49 Winchester embodies thetremendous wealth of musical talent that resides in our region," said Leah Ross, BCM executive director of advancement. "We are so proud of the band's accomplishments and are thrilled to announcethey'll return to the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion lineup next year."
In the past, 49 Winchester front man Isaac Gibson has stated that performing at the festival was a major goal when the group first formed.
Hailing from Russell Co., Virginia, 49 Winchester is taking the national music scene by storm with the critically-acclaimed, New West Records releaseFortune Favors The Bold,the band's fourth album. 49has been selling out venues across the country, madetheir network tvdebut on CBS'sThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert,and took to the stages of theGrand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium in support of Turnpike Troubadours and Whiskey Myers. Most recently the band's song "Last Call" was featured in anepisode of the Paramount Network'sYellowstonestarring Kevin Costner.In April the band will return tothe Opry and debut at California's Stagecoach Festival with headliners Luke Bryan, Kane Brownand Chris Stapleton.
Though 49 Winchester is the only Bristol Rhythm 2023 act to be revealed at this time - more of the festival lineup will be announced in the new year - BCM disclosed a few exclusive opportunities for festival goers.
"We're also excited to offer a limited number of premium, all-inclusiveVIP festivalpackages for fans thatincludeexperiences like yurt 'glamping' andaccommodations at The Bristol Hotel or The Sessions Hotel, meet and greets with artists, and much more," said Ross.
Pricesfor VIP experiences fortwo people rangefrom $1,500 to $3,500. Each package includes accommodations (hotel or camping), weekend passes to Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, tickets to the pre-festival kick-off concert,meet-and-greets with festival artists, tickets to tour the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, and more.
Weekend passes to the 22nd annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival, slated for Sept. 8-10, 2023, are available atBristolRhythm.com.
