Live country music returns to save us from isolation.
An annual favorite returns this year with a revised lineup of performers. We’re delighted and relieved to welcome live music back again.
Pendleton Whisky Music Fest 2021
There will be a few changes to meet Covid guidelines but we’re happy to welcome country music fans this year.
We’ve all been missing live music and this event is particularly special to country music fans.
One of country music’s greatest performers is ready for the Party in Pendleton.
This year’s headliner is Toby Keith.
Clare Dunn, Clay Walker, and Cole Swindell also slated to perform.
Toby Keith
An Oklahoma city boy, he was born in 1961 and to the Covel family in Clinton, Oklahoma. His grandmother owned a supper club in Arkansas, and he used to work there in the summer. That’s when he picked up the guitar and sometimes played with the band as he got older.
He’s a country music titan, with over 20 number one hits and 40 million albums sold worldwide. His big break was when his debut album went platinum in 1993. You’ll remember the breakout single, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy.”
He’s a Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee and two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year. This event is not to be missed.
Toby Keith’s all American Playlist is available on Spotify. It includes hand-selected tracks including Toby Keith’s classics like “American Soldier” and “What’s Up Cuz”.
Old-time favorites from Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley bring back memories of a different time in country music.
Cole Swindell
Just released his new song, “Daddy, Jesus and Earnhardt.
Cole is a Georgia native and was discovered by country music in 2013 when ‘Chillin It’, his debut single became the automatic party hit.
Clay Walker
He was born in Texas and made his debut in 1993 with the single “What’s It to You”, which reached Number One. Then he released another Number One hit with his follow-up song the next year, “Live Until I Die”.
Clare Dunn
This talented country music singer was born in 1987 in Colorado. Her debut single, “Get Out,” came out in 2013. She loves every aspect of the creative process.
Pendleton Whisky Music Fest will welcome 12,000 fans to the Pendleton Round-Up rodeo grounds on July 10, 2021. Seats are socially distanced.
The party begins in downtown Pendleton on Friday, July 9th.
There will be live music from DJ Sovern-T, the Kurt Van Meter Band, and Precious Byrd.
Sovern-T is a DJ with years of experience entertaining crowds in a variety of venues. He delivers a signature sound that is unique. “Seamless blending, Electric stage presence….” Find more here.
Kurt Van Meter Band. This band is one of the fastest-rising country acts. They play a mix of originals and covers that is guaranteed to get you dancing. Their high-energy country music focuses on ensuring the crowd has an experience they’ll never forget.
Precious Byrd. Oregon’s own, they’re one of the most sought-after bands in the Pacific Northwest and sure to bring a party vibe to the evening. They bring new versions of modern and classic hits, with some high-energy originals that will get people up and dancing.
“Social distancing will be in place with limited capacity grandstand seating and extra space in the arena to give patrons an opportunity to social distance,” he wrote. “In addition, we will have numerous hand sanitation stations around the facilities. Masks will be available upon entry into the stadium. Also, we have contracted with a national company to clean and sanitize the restrooms, portable restrooms, and other high traffic areas throughout the event.”
Location: July 10, Pendleton Rodeo Grounds
1205 SW Court Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801, United States
Sources: Oregon Live, East Oregonian, Pendleton Whiskey Fest Site,