Havelock Jamboree 25th Anniversary
One of the largest and longest running country music festivals in Canada is celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary this year. The Havelock Country Jamboree has always been a popular destination for country music fans as it’s always been known to attract some of the top acts in the business over it’s 25 year history.
The lineup for their 25th Anniversary is already starting to come together with Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley, The Mavericks, Suzy Bogguss, Doc Walker, Blackjack Billy, Michelle Wright, Lisa Brokop, The Good Brothers, Jordan McIntosh, Charlie Major and more already announced.
Yesterday the event announced that Josh Turner had been added to the lineup for August 16.
Josh Turner
One of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers earning numerous CMA, ACM and GRAMMY nominations since the release of his debut album, Long Black Train, Josh Turner has sold more than five million albums and garnered four No. 1 hits (including three multi-week chart-toppers): “Your Man,” “Would You Go With Me,” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance” (a four-week No. 1 that was named the most-played song of the year in 2010 by MediaBase). His song, “All Over Me,” from Haywire also reached the top spot on the charts, making him one of only seven country artists to have two No. 1 hits in 2010.
Turner released his fifth studio album, Punching Bag on June 12, 2012 which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart. The debut single, “Time is Love” was #1 on the Best of 2012 Billboard Country Chart. The Associated Press says, “With Punching Bag, Turner once again proves he ranks among the most effective — and most hard-core country — performers of his generation.”
A third announcement with 8 additional acts and more information is expected in the coming months. I personally have never been to the HCJ but it’s on my festival bucket list so maybe the 25th Anniversary is a good time to start. Either way I’ll have all the details as they come available right here.
For full details on the 25th Anniversary celebrations at the Havelock Country Jamboree visit http://www.havelockjamboree.com/
