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Rosanne Cash, JJ Grey & Mofro, Headlining Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion

January 29, 2022

Rosanne Cash andJJ Grey & Mofro are two of the top headliners for theBristol Rhythm & Roots Reunionmusic festival,Sept.9-11, in historic downtown Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia. The announcement of Grey and Cashare part of the first round of artists announced by festival organizers.

"We are thrilled that JJ Grey & Mofro andRosanne Cash are among our headlinersthis year," said Leah Ross, executive director of advancement for theBirthplace of Country Music, the parent nonprofit of the festival, theBirthplace of Country Music Museum, andWBCM Radio Bristol. "Rosanne's participation is especially significant as we recognize the 95th anniversary of the 1927 Bristol Sessions, which her fatherJohnny Cashnamed 'the single most important event in the history of country music.'"

Though the festival celebrates the impact of those recordings every year, this year's lineup reflects just how far-reaching and influential the 1927 Bristol Sessions continue to be across a wide range of music genres.

Scheduled to appear at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, Sept.9-11:

  • Rosanne Cash
  • JJ Grey & Mofro
  • Jerry Douglas Band
  • Briston Maroney
  • Donna the Buffalo
  • Katie Pruitt
  • 49 Winchester
  • Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys
  • Dallas Wayne
  • John R. Miller
  • Bill & the Belles
  • The Get Right Band
  • Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast
  • Kyshona
  • Carson Peters & Iron Mountain
  • Kelsey Rae
  • Jennifer Knapp
  • Jake Blount
  • The Honey Dewdrops
  • Adeem the Artist
  • Casey Noel
  • Wound Tight


Additional highlights of the festival, with the price of admission, is a special exhibit at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum,1968Folsom Prison Redemptionthat honors "The Man in Black," Johnny Cash.

BCM plans to release additional Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival artists at the end of each month through April, anticipating approximately 100 acts to gather and share their music and creative energy. Weekend passes are on sale now for $100. Artist schedules and single day tickets will be released later this summer. For tickets and more information, visitBristolRhythm.com.

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