FloydFest announces new musical lineup, COVID-19 safety plan
FloydFest tweeted the news on Thursday saying that Sturgill Simpson had a different opportunity he couldnโt get out of. They also said theyโre excited to welcome Billy Strings to the lineup. โWeโve all been away from live music experiences now for well over a year. And if we can do that and weโre going to do that, thatโs going to be the marquee,โ said Sam Calhoun, the COO of Across-the-Way Productions and FloydFest. AdFloydFest also posted its COVID-19 safety plan, which includes temperature screenings at each entrance, sanitizing surfaces, mask-wearing, social distancing and more.
Billy Strings replaces Sturgill Simpson for FloydFest lineup
โWhen one door closes, another swings wide open...โThatโs what FloydFest organizers said about a change to the upcoming festival lineup, with Billy Strings replacing Sturgill Simpson. Hereโs a statement from Simpson:โUnfortunately we are no longer going to be able to perform this year at FloydFest due to unexpected and unforeseen circumstances. FloydFest is a great independent festival and we highly encourage everyone to attend even though we cannot be there with you. See you on and down the road very soon.โBilly Strings won this yearโs Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album and was Billboardโs top artist of 2020 for both bluegrass categories. FloydFest 21 ~Odyssey is set for July 21 through 25, and tickets are available now.