Farm Aid - Episode Guide

Season 1985

Farm Aid 1985

Episode: 1985-09-22 | Airdate: Sep 22, 1985 (90 min)

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The 1st annual Farm Aid concert is being broadcast live tonight from Champaign, Illinois.

Season 2015

Farm Aid 2015

Episode: 2015-09-15 | Airdate: Sep 15, 2015 (300 min)

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Performances from the 30th anniversary of Farm Aid that was held on 19 September 2015 in Chicago, Illinois featuring Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, Mavis Staples, Jack Johnson, and Kacey Musgraves. Plus a look back at the 30 years of Farm Aid with past performances from The Allman Brothers Band, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, Gary Clark Jr., and moments from BB King, Buddy Guy and John Mayer, Tom Petty, and Bonnie Raitt.

Season 2016

Farm Aid 2016

Episode: 2016-09-17 | Airdate: Sep 17, 2016 (300 min)

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Music legends Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews rock out for family farmers in the TV premiere of FARM AID 2016 on AXS TV. Other highlights include sets by Alabama Shakes, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson and more.

Season 2017

Farm Aid 2017

Episode: 2017-09-16 | Airdate: Sep 16, 2017 (300 min)

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Founding musicians Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews along with Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Sheryl Crow, The Avett Brothers, Blackberry Smoke, and more, perform in the live television premiere of Farm Aid 2017.

Season 2018

Farm Aid 2018

Episode: 2018-09-22 | Airdate: Sep 22, 2018 (300 min)

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Season 2019

Farm Aid 2019

Episode: 2019-09-21 | Airdate: Sep 21, 2019 (300 min)

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Season 2020

Farm Aid 2020 On The Road

Episode: 2020-09-26 | Airdate: Sep 26, 2020 (300 min)

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Farm Aid will mark its 35th anniversary with a virtual at-home festival experience. Farm Aid 2020 On the Road, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 8 – 11 pm EDT, and will include performances from more than 20 artists.

Season 2025

Farm Aid 40

Episode: 2025-09-20 | Airdate: Sep 20, 2025 (300 min)

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CNN's special presentation of Farm Aid 40 will feature live performances from the distinct lineup of musical talent including Willie Nelson, Neil Young (and the Chrome Hearts), John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews (and Tim Reynolds), and Margo Price. CNN Anchors John Berman and Laura Coates will co-anchor the special coverage from Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir will provide on-the-ground reporting from the celebration of music and family farmers in Minneapolis.

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