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05/03/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/03/2024 13:13

Luke Bryan Heads Back to the Farm in September: FARM TOUR 2024

Tickets Available May 9 at LukeBryan.com

Bayer Joins FARM TOUR as Presenting Sponsor Again, Continuing its #HerestotheFarmer Campaign in Support of Feeding America®

Nashville - May 3, 2024 - Five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan will headline his fifteenth FARM TOUR this September setting up stages in the fields of local farms September 21-28, 2024. Four of the six concerts were announced today, including two stops at brand new farms included in the schedule this year. Special guests include Conner Smith, Tucker Wetmore, the Peach Pickers (songwriters Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip), and DJ Rock. The additional two concerts will be released soon.

Tickets for FARM TOUR are on sale May 9 at 10AM local time at LukeBryan.com.

Presale tickets for Luke's Fan Club (the Nut House) and fan App are available beginning May 6 at 10AM Local time at LukeBryan.com/all-access-pass.

Citi is the official card of FARM TOUR. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning May 6 at 10AM local time through the Citi Entertainment® program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

9-21 Marshville, NC Huggins Store*

9-26 Shelbyville, KY Mulberry Orchard

9-27 Millersport, OH Miller Family Farm

9-28 Smithton, PA Cunningham Family Farm*

*Never-been-played before

Thousands and thousands of fans have attended the tour each year since its inception in 2009. Luke continues to give back to the farmers by awarding college scholarships to students from farming families who are attending the local college or university near the tour stops. To date, 83 college scholarships have been granted.

Continuing a partnership that began in 2015, Bayer will remain presenting sponsor this year and will team up with Luke for its annual Here's to the Farmer initiative benefitting Feeding America®. The campaign celebrates America's hard-working farmers for helping provide people in the U.S. and around the world access to critical nutrition. To support the initiative, fans should share #HeresToTheFarmer on their social media channels now through October 31, 2024. Through this program, more than eight million meals have been provided to people experiencing hunger through the Feeding America® network of food banks.*

Over the past two years, Luke joined Fendt, a Farm Tour sponsor, to create Luke Bryan's Boldy Grown Popcorn and Luke Bryan's Boldy Grown Peanuts. Each year when the limited-edition snacks sold out, Fendt donated to the National FFA Organization, the premier youth organization that prepares members for leadership and careers in the science, business, and technology of agriculture. Fendt donated $75,000 throughout the partnership.

FARM TOUR 2024 is sponsored by Bayer, Fendt, and Citi.

About Luke Bryan

During his career, Luke has amassed a total of 21.2 Billion global streams, 11.5 Million global album sales and 55.3M track sales worldwide. He is the most digital single RIAA certified country artist of all time with 84M digital single units and 15.5M album certified units for a total of 99.5M. He has placed 30 singles at #1 and has accumulated 56 total weeks spent at #1 in his career. He was recently presented with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award in recognition of his standing as one of the most streamed artists in SoundExchange's 20-year history.

Luke has won 50+ major music awards including five wins as Entertainer of the Year. Additional awards include six recognitions as a CMT Artist of the Year, NSAI Artist/Songwriter of the Year, the first-ever recipient of the ACM Album of the Decade Award for Crash My Party, seven CMT Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, and four American Music Awards-as well as being named Billboard's Top Country Artist of the 2010s, the Most Heard Artist of the Decade by Country Aircheck, and the Artist Humanitarian Recipient by the Country Radio Broadcasters.

During his career Luke has performed for more than 14 million fans inclusive of his numerous headline tours, "Crash My Playa," "Luke Bryan: VEGAS" and "Farm Tour."

Luke's brand new single "Love You, Miss You, Mean It" written by Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip, Jordan Minton and Jacob Rice, is available now. Get the song HERE. Luke's "Mind Of A Country Boy Tour" will launch in the US on June 13 in Jacksonville, Florida.

About Conner Smith

Just 23 years old and already a seasoned veteran of Nashville's elite songwriting community, Conner Smith has emerged as one of Country's most hotly-anticipated artists - one knows the past can still inspire the present, and good things come to those who wait. An uncommon talent mixing prime-of-life passion with old-soul perspective, the rising singer/songwriter has spent 15 years matching a honeyed vocal to propulsive hints of bluegrass and the warmth of '90s Country, an instant-classic sound infused with riveting modern appeal. Moving Country forward while remembering its all-natural roots, Smith's critically-acclaimed full-length debut album SMOKY MOUNTAINS (The Valory Music Co.) is meant to stand the test of time. Featuring GOLD-certified "Take It Slow," viral hit "I Hate Alabama," multi-week UK chart-topper "Creek Will Rise" and new single "Roulette On The Heart " featuring Hailey Whitters, his deeply personal 12-song project is one of classic style and contemporary spirit, and a reflection of the artist himself. These songs, among others, laid an artistic foundation that earned Smith Artist to Watch status from Spotify, Amazon Music and Opry NextStage, while also making him the only Country artist on Pandora's Ten List 2022 and secured 2023 recognition from MusicRow Next Big Thing and CMT Listen Up as well as joining the CRS New Faces Class of 2024. These milestones led Smith to earn his first-ever ACM Awards nomination for New Male Artist of the Year ahead of the 59th Annual show streaming live Thursday, May 16 at 8:00P ET/7:00P CT/5:00P PT on Prime Video. Deemed "an unstoppable force to be reckoned with" by CMT, Smith's authentic storytelling and rich, soulful voice has resonated with audiences nationwide, earning him a dedicated and passionate following. Recently touring alongside some of Country's biggest artists including Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Chase Rice and Jordan Davis, plus wrapping his own headline CREEK WILL RISE TOUR, the "future entertainer of the year" (Morning Hangover) brings his signature "high energy fan forward show" (All Country News) to fairs and festivals this summer. For a full list of tour dates and more, visit ConnerSmithMusic.com.

About Tucker Wetmore

Singer-songwriter Tucker Wetmore knows his way around a Country song. His own life has unfolded like one, from his small-town childhood to his time playing college football. When an injury ended his hopes of a professional career, he headed back home to Kalama, WA and dusted off his guitar. Less than a year later, he moved to Nashville to begin chasing down his own version of the American Dream, sharpening his writing skills and crafting a unique Country sound. "We've got a little bit of love, heartbreak and everything in between," Tucker says of his songs, which blend his baritone vocals with singalong hooks, infectious charisma and roll-up-your-sleeves determination. A star athlete since childhood, Tucker first learned about perseverance on the field. He excelled at a myriad of sports, but it was music that provided a source of comfort and clarity throughout the journey. The self-taught musician started playing piano at age 11 as a way to cope, and it's been his therapy ever since. Amassing over 1M followers and tens of millions of views online, Tucker's dedicated fanbase eagerly anticipates his every move. He's already notched back-to-back spots on Billboard's Hot 100 with his debut singles "Wine Into Whiskey" and Wind Up Missin' You" as he clocks in an impressive 100 million streams in two months. From the football field to the stage, he's always brought dedication and drive to his work… and these days, that work is sounding like a singer-songwriter on the brink of putting himself on the map.

About The Peach Pickers

With more than 80 Number One songs among the hit-making trio, the Peach Pickers (Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip) are country music's most sought-after writing teams. They have each captured multiple songwriting awards from ASCAP, BMI, NSAI, Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM). The songwriting collaborations of the Peach Pickers have yielded dozens of #1 singles, including many recorded by fellow Georgian, Luke Bryan. The Peach Pickers have songwriting credits on the Bryan hits "Country Girl (Shake It for Me)," "I Don't Want This Night to End," "Play It Again," "Rain Is a Good Thing," and "That's My Kind of Night." Akins, Davidson, and Hayslip have also written hits for other artists, including "All About Tonight" (Blake Shelton); "All Over Me" (Josh Turner); "Gimme That Girl" (Joe Nichols); and "Put a Girl in It" (Brooks & Dunn), as well as songs recorded by Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Billy Currington, Brantley Gilbert, Lady Antebellum, Dustin Lynch, Reba McEntire, Justin Moore, Thomas Rhett, and Chris Young. Akins was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2021.

About DJ Rock

DJ Rock got his start while in college at Georgia Southern University in the late 90s. There he had residencies at two of the hottest bars/nightclubs in Statesboro, GA and played just about every frat and sorority house in the Southeast. Well versed in all formats of music, DJ Rock is truly an "open-format" DJ. Rock has shared the stage with some of music's hottest acts including JLO and Luke Bryan. He's played numerous private and corporate events for clients such as Under Armour, Red Bull, and Miller Coors just to name a few. He's also the New England Patriots' Super Bowl DJ, having played their official events for their last three Super Bowls. DJ Rock appeared on Luke Bryan's "Country On" Tour in 2023 and is currently out on the round with the country music superstar on his "Mind of A Country Boy" Tour.

About Bayer

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. In line with its mission, "Health for all, Hunger for none," the company's products and services are designed to help people and the planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to driving sustainable development and generating a positive impact with its businesses. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value through innovation and growth. The Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability and quality throughout the world. In fiscal 2023, the Group employed around 100,000 people and had sales of 47.6 billion euros. R&D expenses before special items amounted to 5.8 billion euros. For more information, go to www.bayer.com, X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.

About AGCO (Fendt)

AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including core brands like Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA, AGCO had net sales of approximately $14.4 billion in 2023. For more information, visit www.agcocorp.com. For company news, information, and events, please follow us on X: @AGCOCorp. For financial news on X, please follow the hashtag #AGCOIR. Visit www.fendt.com or follow Fendt on Twitter (@Fendt_NA), Facebook (@FendtNorthAmerica), YouTube (Fendt TV) and Instagram (@Fendt.Global).