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High Winds Delay Festival, Yet Cody Johnson, Wilson, Malone Shine

4/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

High winds forced a temporary evacuation on Saturday, delaying Lainey Wilson’s set and canceling Journey and Riley Green’s performances.
Cody Johnson headlined Friday and brought out Boyz II Men for a joint performance.
Lainey Wilson headlined Saturday after an hour-long delay, inviting Little Big Town and Riley Green to join her on stage.
Post Malone closed Sunday with a 90-minute country-styled set, featuring Shaboozey, Jake Worthington and Braxton Keith.

History

Historical Context

The Woodstock Music & Art Fair opened on a 600-acre Bethel, New York farm from August 15-18 1969, drawing nearly half a million fans despite rain that turned the site into mud. Decades later, the Nashville Country Fest faced high winds that forced the evacuation of Lainey Wilson’s stage, delaying acts such as Journey. Both incidents highlight the music industry’s growing focus on weather-ready planning and insurance.

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Story summary

High winds forced a temporary evacuation on Saturday, delaying Lainey Wilson’s set and canceling Journey and Riley Green’s performances.
Cody Johnson headlined Friday and brought out Boyz II Men for a joint performance.
Lainey Wilson headlined Saturday after an hour-long delay, inviting Little Big Town and Riley Green to join her on stage.
Post Malone closed Sunday with a 90-minute country-styled set, featuring Shaboozey, Jake Worthington and Braxton Keith.

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