Big names and an even bigger weekend are planned for Bayou Country Superfest’s five-year anniversary.
The 2014 lineup includes George Strait, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Reba McEntire, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Hunter Hayes and more, Bayou Country Superfest producer Quint Davis announced today at a news conference.
“For this outstanding event to be five years old really makes it clear that Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La., is not only the place to be, but the only place to enjoy country music,” Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne said.
The festival was previously only two days, but this year, the entertainment will carry over into a third, from May 23-25.
Dardenne said the significance of adding a third day is “just a multiplier” because hotel visits will be extended and more money will be spent in the state.
In addition, Dardenne said at the top of Louisiana’s list of passions is the people’s passion for music.
“To have Hunter Hayes come home to Louisiana as he’s beginning to skyrocket his career and joining these luminaries adds a special touch to a special year…” Dardenne said.
Last year, the state of Louisiana had more visitors than any time in its history, and it’s because of great events such as Bayou Country Superfest, Dardenne said.
“Next year, we are going to celebrate all of Louisiana’s unique culture,” Dardenne said. “When we say, ‘only in Louisiana,’ truly on Memorial Day and all across the country, the only place you will find George Strait and Reba McEntire performing together is going to be in Baton Rouge, in Tiger Stadium. So, when we say, ‘only in Louisiana,’ we mean only in Louisiana.”
East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Kip Holden said Baton Rouge will not settle for second place in anything, especially in regards to this music festival.
The commitment and partnership with Tiger Stadium was the foundation for the whole festival, according to Davis.
Tiger Stadium on a Saturday night is a unique experience and Davis said he’s excited for Bayou Country Superfest to have three of those experiences in a row.
Tickets for Bayou Country Superfest go on sale Nov. 5. Three-day tickets cost $100.