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Country Music Fest Coming to Double H Farms May 27-29, 2022

Three-day country music festival to feature headliners Scotty McCreery and The Sawyer Brown Band

The announcement country music fans have been waiting for is finally here! Country Fest at Double H Farms lineup will feature not one, but two country music megastars – Scotty McCreery and 90s Country Music Legends The Sawyer Brown Band! Country Fest at Double H Farms, located just north of Fort Wayne, Indiana on a 45 acre farm, will take place over three days – Friday, May 27 thru Sunday, May 29. Come and stay with us for the weekend. Campsites are available!

To reserve your campsite or to purchase day, weekend or group tickets go to DoubleHFarmsMusicFest.com or follow us on Facebook at Double H Farms.

Saturday night’s headliner Scotty McCreery

Headlining the event is Scotty McCreery, a country music artist who has earned one Double Platinum, four Platinum and two Gold singles, and countless other awards, including winning the 10th Season of American Idol!

Supporting acts, hitmakers Nashville Crush, Matt Williams and Brent Lowry, join a bill filled with top-notch country music entertainment. Festival gates open Saturday at 2PM. Don’t miss the fireworks display to end the evening!

“Once again, tickets for our 1st annual Country Fest on the Farm are selling FAST,” said Double H owner, Justin Stouder. “We are excited to bring a concert camping festival on our farm for a true country experience. Where else can you listen to amazing musicians, walk our trails in between sets, and interact with our animals like our porcupines, goats, prairie dogs, horse, pigs, chickens, eat some amazing bbq, drink and have a safe place to camp overnight, and oh yeah, to top it all off - nightly firework displays.”

Friday night’s headliner the Sawyer Brown Band

The legendary 90s country band, Sawyer Brown will take Double H Farms stage at 9PM. Opening is the beautiful and talented Kari Holmes. The evening will be capped off with an amazing fireworks display!

Sunday, join us at the farm for a worship service at 9am. Pastor Chris Schaefer from the Pleasant Lake Community Church will be giving the message to wrap up the weekend!

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

Friday May 27th

4pm Gates Open

7:30pm Kari Holmes performs

9pm Sawyer Brown performs

10:30pm Fireworks

Saturday May 28th

2pm Gates Open

4:30pm Brent Lowry performs

6pm Matt Williams performs

7:30pm Nashville Crush performs

9pm Scotty McCreery performs

10:30pm Fireworks

About Scotty McCreery

Scotty McCreery’s new album Same Truck is available now everywhere music is sold. It contains his fourth consecutive No. 1 single “You Time” and the fan-favorite “Damn Strait,” the second single from the album rapidly climbing the charts at Country radio now. McCreery co-wrote 10 of the 12 songs on Same Truck. He achieved new heights by earning three back-to-back No. 1 hits from his last album Seasons Change, the RIAA Gold-certified project which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Album chart: the RIAA Double Platinum-certified “Five More Minutes,” the RIAA Platinum-certified “This Is It,” which stayed at the top of the charts for two weeks, and RIAA Gold-certified “In Between.” McCreery co-wrote all 11 songs on Seasons Change, which Rolling Stone named as one of the “40 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2018.” All four of his previous albums have debuted at No. 1 on a Billboard Albums chart, with current combined sales surpassing 3 million copies. He’s earned one Double Platinum, four Platinum and two Gold singles; won the 10th season of “American Idol” in 2011; was named the ACM New Artist of the Year in 2011; won the CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Video of the Year (‘The Trouble with Girls’) in 2012; American Country Awards for New Artist of the Year in 2011 and Breakthrough Artist of the Year in 2013; BMI Awards for writing One of the Top 50 Country Songs of the Year four times (in 2015 for “See You Tonight,” in 2018 for “Five More Minutes,” in 2019 for “This is It.” and 2021 for “In Between”); a Carolina Beach Music Award for National Dance Song of the Year (‘Barefootin’’) in 2018; and the NSAI Nashville Songwriter Award for One of the Top Ten Songs I Wish I’d Written (‘Five More Minutes’) in 2018. The North Carolina native released his first book, Go Big or Go Home: The Journey Toward the Dream, in 2016; it was re-released in paperback in 2020. His song “Five More Minutes” inspired a popular movie of the same name which aired on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Network during November-December 2021. McCreery launched his recording career by making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first studio album, the Platinum-certified Clear as Day, at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Albums chart.

About Sawyer Brown

It’s hard to know where to start when talking about Sawyer Brown.

More than 6000 shows and counting. More than a million miles behind them and still seeing the highway miles click by outside their bus window. Twenty-three albums. More than 50 chart singles. CMA, ACM, and CMT awards on the shelf. To pull a line from one of the band’s enduring hits: “This is the life and times of a travelin’ band.” A traveling band, indeed. Always on the move—on the road, on stage, and in their career. When asked about what keeps him motivated on the road, lead singer Mark Miller says, “It’s playing the next show. Be grateful for where you’ve been and be excited about where you’re going.”

About Nashville Crush

"I hate country music, but I LOVE NASHVILLE CRUSH"...... Seems like a strange statement? Well, it is one that is often heard when you come to a Nashville Crush show and one compliment the Crush boys never get tired of hearing. These boys have succeeded where so many others have failed! Made up of some of the best musicians and vocalists around, Nashville Crush presents a perfect balance of Country and Rock music. Mix that with their high energy, award winning stage show and you have something that pleases all ages of people from all backgrounds imaginable. For the past 5 years Nashville Crush has been performing at some of the biggest clubs, festivals and fairs in the Region and have made a name for themselves as one of the best live bands around. There is always a party on stage no matter where they go. Miss a performance by this band and you are missing a lot. Fueled by a roaring sea of fans everywhere they go, Nashville Crush is sure to leave you with a smile....... and a hangover!

Brad Wright - Brad is the lead singer and also plays banjo and acoustic guitar for the band. Brad began his professional music career at the age of 9 with his family bluegrass band. In 1994, at the age of 11 years 3 days old, Brad made national headlines when he became the youngest person to ever be featured on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville TN. Since then, Brad has worked and played with many national acts in both Country and Bluegrass music. His quick incredible sense of humor, phenomenal vocals, top notch banjo picking and commanding stage presence put him ahead of nearly every other front man in the business.

Nathan Felkey - Nathan Felkey of Lima Ohio plays drums and alternative percussion in the band. He has been playing music professionally since he began touring at the young age of 10 years old. He has played at major events such as Country Concert in the Hills and The Pagoda Stage at the Indy 500, for crowds of over 100,000 people! His unique visual style always makes him a fan favorite. He brings a lot to the show having been on several local, regional and national country and rock-n-roll tours.

Dean Maag - Dean plays bass and sings backing vocals. Dean has a reputation as one of the most solid bass players there is. His control of the stage, his comical charm, and the 5 string bass rattling your cage is what Dean's persona is all about. Also a musical veteran of Ohio, this is a musician you will want to meet when he comes off the stage. He brings the party and never lets the crowd down.

Mike Wright - Mike plays fiddle, rhythm guitar and sings backup vocals. Mike is a long time veteran of the Bluegrass and Country stage and has performed with more national acts than we can list. Mike has even recorded with two time CMA Musician of the year Brent Mason. You can’t help but see Mike’s love for what he does and the people he performs for when you see his smile and enthusiasm. A pleasure to listen to and a lot of fun to watch, Mike will get you moving to the music.

Jonah Clayton Mis - Jonah is from Detroit, MI joined Nashville Crush in 2015. He plays lead and rhythm guitar, and also sings backup and some lead vocals. Inspired at a young age by his family of rockers and the legendary guitar God Eddie Van Halen, Jonah is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to playing- bass, keys, drums, you name it. A major "gear head", he also enjoys recording other artists in his home studio and is always in search of that perfect tone.

About Matt Williams

Matt Williams is not your typical Country Artist and he has a background that separates him from most artists in the industry right now. Matt is an Army Veteran that served 8 ½ years in Iraq/Afghanistan. During Matt’s last tour, he was wounded by an IED, where he lost two of his best friends and was awarded a Purple Heart for this unfortunate incident. Matt was also awarded an Army Commendation Medal of Valor and left the Army as an E/6 Staff Sergeant. Matt Williams truly is a unique and incredible individual who has accomplished a lot in his lifetime and he continues this streak with his music career.

After returning from his third and final deployment in 2010, Matt Williams discovered another battle waiting for him here at home. PTSD and depression loomed very near to Matt, as he had been wounded - and two of his best friends were killed - by an IED attack during his last tour in Afghanistan. Things only seemed to intensify when Matt's father passed just three weeks after he had returned home from the Army. Matt desperately sought an outlet where he could direct his emotion, and he turned back to his roots: MUSIC.

"I began writing the story of my life in the form of songs that I hope other people can relate to in many different ways. I want to tell the world about my life to show that I’m not ashamed of who I am and that no one is perfect. Music, along with God, really can save the soul, and it can influence and impact people in ways that they cannot do for themselves. Music saved my life in more ways than one and I believe that it can help others as well." - Matt Williams

On April 26th, 2019 Matt Williams will release his newest single "Rain Down Sunshine" and this is one you won't be able to help but to jump up and start dancing to this upbeat country classic. This track is full of positive lyrics and a beat that immediately puts a smile on your face. Matt Williams pulls in some help from some of the greats on this track, which include Troy Lancaster (Guitar - Dustin Lynch, Big & Rich, Craig Morgan, Luke Bryan, and more) Wayne Killius (Drums - Colt Ford, Kenny Rogers, Luke Bryan, Toby Keith, and more) Lee Hendricks (Bass - Erich Church) and Robyn Robins (Producer- Original member of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band). Get ready, because Spring is here and Rain Down Sunshine is about to become your new anthem!

About Brent Lowry

From the small midwest town of Pemberville Ohio, Brent Lowry has shared his music all over the country. With his deep country roots, he is on a mission to bring back REAL country with his storytelling and meaning. Brent started his career in 2010 when he joined Haywire. From 2010 till 2012 he played all over North West Ohio at festivals and fairs as well as the National Tractor Pulling Championship. In 2012 he left to form his first band, The Brent Lowry Band. It was in this band that Brent started finding his creative songwriting. His first song “Full Pull” was released in 2013 followed shortly by the release of the bands second and last single, “Good Time and Sunshine”. After a few years of playing the local circuit, the band went their separate ways and Brent formed his second act. In 2016, Brent Lowry and the Drifters was born and brought with it a new style. Brent and the Band put out his first ever EP “Pemberville Road” in the spring of 2016. It was at this point that the band took to the road as a regional act, covering much ground in the midwest Playing Chicago, Pittsburgh, Lansing, Columbus and Nashville. The band put out a second EP in 2017 titled “The Drifter”. Besides recording all this new music, the band also opened for countless Nashville acts such as Brothers Osborne, Toby Keith, LOCASH, Craig Campbell, Joe Nichols and many more. In 2018, the band released a few more singles, “American Flag” and “That’s Life”. The band decided to split up in December of 2018. As a new chapter unfolded, a new opportunity arose and Brent started his first tour. In March 2019, Brent headed west for his West Coast Tour in Oregon and Washington state. The month-long tour found Brent playing along the coast of the Pacific Ocean where he gained lots of success with a new audience. Now with his new band, Brent is ready to put out some new music and will be heading back west to tour. Please be on the lookout for more music coming soon!

About Kari Holmes

2021 Entertainer of the Year for the Josie Music Awards and Nashville America Records Artist, Kari Holmes, is a woman of substance. Blessed with beauty, an angelic voice and high energy performances, she is taking the music scene by storm. In September of 2021,she was nominated for 5 Josie Music Awards, which is the largest independent award show in the US, and was invited to perform her new single, “When I See You Smile,” during the televised ceremony. She was nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Artist of the Year, Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year and Music Video of the Year (for her song, “Deserves to be Loved) in the modern country category. Kari took home Entertainer of the Year.

About Double H Farms

Justin and Hester Stouder met the previous owners of the farm (Hog Hill), Jan and Gary Myers when they first moved to Hamilton and quickly became friends. They had a wealth of information about the community and we followed their efforts to turn Hog Hill from a farm property into a commercial venue. When their request was granted, the Stouder’s volunteered at some of their events and fell in love with the property and the way people felt at home there.

The farm already had a special place in Justin and Hester’s hearts because they shared their first dance and had their wedding reception at the farm 18 years ago.

Year after year the friendship between the Myers’ and Stouder’s grew and so did the love for the farm. When Jan and Gary decided to list the property Justin and Hester felt the same sentiment that everyone did, they didn’t want it to turn into a franchised property managed by a company from out of state who didn’t understand the history of the farm and Hamilton. As time went on and they would take walks at the farm, the Stouder’s started this crazy conversation about buying the farm. They prayed about it as a family, they prayed at the farm and started dreaming about what it would look like for their family of 5 children. Those dreams kept growing and they started putting them on paper, and eventually met with Jan and Gary. From there, the grace of God took over and a year later the Stouder’s officially became the owners in October of 2019.

When deciding on a name for the property, the Stouder’s wholeheartedly agreed they needed to honor the friendship they had with the Myers’ and the hard work they had already invested in making the farm what it is today. So the “Double H” is to honor the original farm name, Hog Hill.

Since then, the couple have continued to make improvements to the facility while both working full time jobs outside of the farm. Hester continues to bring more animals to the farm which offers an amazing petting zoo for visitors. The farm hosts weddings and other large events as well as live concerts. They also offer walking trails, sledding and many different activities all year long.

The facility is open from dawn till dusk for walking, picnics and more. The petting zoo is by appointment only at this time. Please contact us at 260.316.2098 or send a private message to arrange a visit.