08/13/2018

VOLUNTEER JAM XX: A TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE” PREMIERING AUGUST 19, 2018 AT 10PM ET/9PM CT on AXS TV

THE BROADCAST PREMIERE INCLUDES PERFORMANCES BY CHARLIE DANIELS, THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND, ALABAMA, BILLY F GIBBONS, BLACKBERRY SMOKE, CHRIS YOUNG, CHRIS JANSON, JUSTIN MOORE, LEE BRICE, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, RICKY SKAGGS, SARA EVANS, THE OAK RIDGE BOYS, TRAVIS TRITT, & MANY MORE

August 13, 2018, New York, NY — Blackbird Presents and AXS TV are proud to announce the broadcast premiere and music release of Volunteer Jam XX: A Tribute To Charlie. The broadcast and music release features a collection of legendary singers, songwriters, and superstars who came together to celebrate Charlie Daniels’ twentieth Volunteer Jam at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee this March. AXS TV will premiere the two-hour broadcast on Sunday, August 19 at 10PM ET, and Blackbird Presents will release a two-CD set of select songs which is available for immediate preorder on August 13, 2018. 

Volunteer Jam XX: A Tribute To Charliebroadcast special features captivating performances, in-depth interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage with Charlie Daniels, The Charlie Daniels Band, Alabama, Billy F Gibbons, Blackberry Smoke, Chris Young, Chris Janson, Chuck Leavell, Devon Allman, Duane Betts, Eddie Montgomery, Justin Moore, Lee Brice, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ricky Skaggs, Sara Evans, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Travis Tritt. Performances include a range of classics, such as "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" (performed by Charlie Daniels & The Charlie Daniels Band), "Mountain Music" (Performed by ALABAMA), "La Grange" (Performed by Billy F Gibbons), and an all-star grand finale performance of "One Way Out." 

Keith Wortman is the creator and executive producer of the show. GRAMMY® Award-winner Don Was served as music director.

“We were honored to produce Volunteer Jam XX: A Tribute To Charlie, of one of the most special southern rock, soul, and blues most special music traditions,” says Keith Wortman, Executive Producer. “This broadcast premiere and release captures all of the excitement for music fans around the world.” 

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE: 

http://volunteerjamxx.com

#volunteerjamxx

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Through large-scale concert events, broadcast specials, TV series, music festivals, and tours, our team of creative executives bring a new perspective to the development and presentation of music-driven programming that transcends genres, cultures, and generations. 

Our programs are among the most highly-rated for our network partners including AMC Networks, VIACOM/CMT, A+E Networks, Lifetime Channel, PBS, and AXS TV. Our most recent projects include Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert, Johnny Cash: We Walk The LineThe Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music, Love For Levon: A Benefit To Save The Barn, Dear Jerry: Celebrating The Music of Jerry GarciaThe Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson, and All My Friends: Celebrating The Songs and Voice of Gregg Allman, the latter of which earned a 2014 GRAMMY® Award nomination for Gregg Allman and Taj Mahal's awe-inspiring performance of "Statesboro Blues.”  

Blackbird Presents is also the creator and producer of The Outlaw Music Festival Tour, in partnership with Willie Nelson and The American Roots Music & Arts Festival, in partnership with Eric Church.

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Comments

Volunteer Jam XX
Where's Kid Rock? Why is'nt he on the CD? I know he was on the bill, thank you kindly for your time, Harry. CD for AG *NOTE* Kid Rock was on the 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam in 2016, not this one which was earlier this year. - TeamCDB
Posted by Harold
Volunteer Jam XX
Awesome!!!!! Well deserved Mr. Daniels.
Posted by Jerri
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I was there!!!! had a great time we would love to get dvd but there is no mention of one anywhere!!! why???? Charlie is the greatest and we want to add the dvd to our collection please tell me it is available and where to find it!
Posted by debbie

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