Barefoot Country Music Festival Cancelled Due to COVID-19
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The Barefoot Country Music Festival, set to take place in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, has been cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Introduction
The coronavirus pandemic has claimed another victim: the 2020 Barefoot Country Music Festival, which was set to take place in Wildwood, New Jersey, from June 18-21.
The festival, which was set to feature headliners like Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, and Willie Nelson, announced the cancellation on its website on Monday. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of Barefoot Country Music Festival,” the statement reads. “The health and safety of our fans, artists, staff and partners is always our top priority.”
Ticketholders will be refunded in full.
What is the Barefoot Country Music Festival?
The Barefoot Country Music Festival was set to take place in Kissimmee, Florida from October 16-18. The festival was originally supposed to take place in April, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival was set to feature many country music artists, including Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Florida Georgia Line, and more.
Unfortunately, the festival has now been cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic. Organizers made the announcement on September 18th, stating that “the health and safety of our fans, artists and staff is always our top priority.” Ticketholders will be refunded in full.
This is just one of many music festivals that have been forced to cancel or postpone due to the pandemic. With so many events being cancelled, it’s hard to know when things will return to normal. For now, we’ll just have to enjoy country music from the comfort of our homes.
When and where was the festival supposed to take place?
The festival was supposed to take place in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee from June 11-14.
Why was the festival cancelled?
The festival was cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
How have people reacted to the news?
The news of the Barefoot Country Music Festival’s cancellation due to COVID-19 has been met with mixed reactions. Some people are disappointed and feel like they’ve lost out on a great opportunity, while others are relieved and see it as a necessary precaution.
Many people have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the matter. Some feel that the festival organisers should have made the decision sooner, while others believe that they did everything they could to try and make the event happen.
What do you think about the cancellation of the Barefoot Country Music Festival? Let us know in the comments below.
What does this mean for the future of the festival?
The Barefoot Country Music Festival, which was set to take place in Virginia Beach from June 4-7, has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
This marks the first time the festival has been cancelled in its 11-year history.
“We are heartbroken to have to make this announcement,” said festival founder and CEO Brad Paisley in a statement. “The health and safety of our fans, artists, staff and partners is always our top priority.”
Paisley went on to say that the festival will be back in 2021, “bigger and better than ever.”
This cancellation comes as a blow to the country music industry, which has already been hit hard by the coronavirus. Several other festivals and tours have been cancelled or postponed in recent weeks, including Coachella, Stagecoach, and Bonnaroo.
Conclusion
The much-anticipated Barefoot Country Music Festival has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite the cancellation, fans of country music will still be able to enjoy live performances from their favorite artists through a series of virtual concerts. While it’s not the same as being there in person, it’s the next best thing!
We hope that the Barefoot Country Music Festival will be back next year, bigger and better than ever before. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
