Under the Big Sky 2020 concert line-up announced

After drawing over 30,000 people to its debut 2019 edition, Under The Big Sky today revealed the line-up for its 2020 festival, which is returning to the picture-perfect Big Mountain Ranch outside of Whitefish in July 2020.

Under The Big Sky will showcase the best in Americana, folk, alt-country and rock across two beautiful stages in the heart of one of America’s most unspoiled and pristine regions of natural wilderness. The festival pairs emerging voices and talents with musical icons, creating a unique showcase for the diverse strains of American music today.

New for 2020 will be a camping option within 2 miles of the property, with shuttle service running to and from the festival site. A bike valet will also be available on-site.

Under The Big Sky is held on Big Mountain Ranch, a 350-acre working farm located just over a mile east of the city limits of Whitefish. Whitefish’s local music venues will again host intimate post-fest events with artists playing the festival.

Accompanying the musical programming and giving visitors an authentic Montana experience will be a rough stock rodeo produced by Brash Rodeo, as well as trail-riding opportunities in and around the ranch.

Alabama native Jason Isbell leads the line-up, sharing the uniquely honest and personal songs that have won him four Grammys. He will be joined by EmmyLou Harris, a giant in country music with Grammy wins in each of the last five decades.

Tyler Childers, whose star is rising following the release of his LP “Country Squire,” will add his musicianship steeped in the deep traditions of Kentucky bluegrass and country.

Seattle-based superstars Head And The Heart, have charted an ever upward trajectory, that has seen them push beyond the constraints of genre, and emerge as one of the most unique American voices in modern pop. They are a unique contrast to Brothers Osborn, a rising force in country music, whose potent, no-bull mixture of rambunctious Southern rock and traditional balladry, has them become critics’ darlings and fan favorites.

Canada will be represented by several acts on the line-up, including Colter Wall, a husky baritone whose Western music from the prairies of Saskatchewan encompass traditional folk and country.

Lukas Nelson will bring his Californian country rock to Montana, following his successful turn co-writing and producing much of the Oscar winning soundtrack for the film “A Star Is Born.”

Under The Big Sky concert organizers also seek out the voices that are helping to reinvigorate and redefine American music.

Billy Strings is one of bluegrass’ rising stars, an electrifying guitarist and frontman, whose presence and talent belies his young age.

Charleston husband and wife duo Shovels & Rope are pushing the boundaries of what folk can be, appealing to genre purists, but also mining folk traditions and history to create something entirely new.

Jade Bird’s talent belies her young age. The 21-year-old UK artist notched a 2018 Billboard Alt No. 1 last year with “Lottery” and followed that with her debut LP “Jade Bird” this year. Her raspy voice, powerhouse guitar and uniquely fearless take on Americana have helped her win over critics young and old, and sell outs shows here and in Europe

Whitney Rose is one of Canada’s emerging talents, a sultry country classicist with a tremble in her voice.

String quartet Mipso fuses tradition with contemporary arrangements and songwriting to redefine what an Americana band means today. Also joining the line-up are Texans Paul Cauthen and Charley Crockett, the California songwriter The White Buffalo, Nashville’s Lilly Hiatt, the punk-influenced Jade Jackson, New Jersey country duo Archertown and the riotous returning favorites Hogslop String Band.

Under the Big Sky will also continue its commitment to championing local music talent. Montana’s Lil Smokies and Swagar & Co, return along with Alberta’s Corb Lund, stomp grass favorites Laney Lou & The Bird Dogs, Whitefish’s Snowghost, local funk band 20 Grand, singer songwriter Nick Spear and rock band Badger Hound round out the Big Sky artists on the bill.

Under The Big Sky is an all-ages event, with free entry for children under age 6. Food and beverage will be a curated collaboration between notable Whitefish restaurateur Pat Carloss and Best Beverage Catering, who provide catering for Coachella, Stagecoach, BottleRock and many other major festivals.

VIP experiences and seating will be offered, with a VIP food and beverage program.

For tickets, visit https://www.underthebigskyfest.com/