‘Highway to Henryetta’ Musical Lineup Announced

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) – The musical lineup has been announced for the first-ever “Troy Aikman’s Highway to Henryetta” music festival.

Aikman, the Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current NFL commentator, came up with the festival as a way of helping his hometown of Henryetta.

And fellow Oklahoma native Blake Shelton has agreed to headline the festival.

Other acts announced this week: Josh Abbott Band, Wade Bowen, Stoney LaRue, Mikayla Lane, George Dunham and the Bird Dogs.

More acts are expected, according to organizers.

Troy Aikman posted on twitter recently:  “I am thrilled to have such an excellent lineup for ‘Highway to Henryetta,’” Aikman said in a news release. “Oklahoma native and good friend Blake Shelton was quick to agree to headline. Adding performers like Josh Abbott Band, Wade Bowen, Stoney LaRue, Mikayla Lane, and George Dunham and the Bird Dogs gives us an incredible lineup of talent. It promises to be a fantastic day of music, family and friends. I can’t wait.”

The festival scheduled for June 11 in Henryetta’s Nichols Park is expected to draw over 10,000 people.

Money raised will go to help educational and community initiatives in Henryetta.

Troy Aikman at Henryetta High School