Highlights Include Unforgettable Performances by Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, Travis Tritt,
Zac Brown Band, & Tim McGraw; Intimate Profiles of Johnny Cash, Shania Twain, & Lady A; and More
LOS ANGELES – Celebrate the true spirit of Memorial Day this May, as AXS TV kicks off the summer season with an all-day Country Music marathon packed with powerhouse performances, candid conversations, in-depth profiles, and more—airing Monday, May 27, at 10 a.m. ET.
The day begins with a double-dose of Lady A, as the GRAMMY®-winning Country group discusses their acclaimed careers with Dan Rather on The Big Interview; followed by a career-spanning set featuring “Need You Now,” “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore,” and “You Look Good” on Lady A: Live From The Artists Den. Then, stay tuned for back-to-back tributes to beloved Country mainstay Toby Keith, as the Big Dog Daddy meets the Red Rocker in a classic episode of Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar, and shines in the hit-heavy concert event Toby Keith: 35 MPH Town.
Other highlights include powerhouse performances by Country trailblazers Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw, Travis Tritt, Tricia Yearwood, Dierks Bentley, and Zac Brown Band; as well as intimate portraits exploring the rich history of Country music, and the life and legacy of Country superstar Johnny Cash; the acclaimed Shania Twain documentary Not Just A Girl, featuring Lionel Richie, Avril Lavigne, and Kelsea Ballerini; Country-themed episodes of The Top Ten Revealed, with a rotating panel of artists and experts counting down the most legendary Country Outlaws, and sharing their thoughts on the influential figures who defined Tennessee Roots; and more.
AXS TV’s Complete Memorial Day Country Music Marathon is as Follows (All Times are Eastern):
“Memorial Day Country Music Marathon”—Monday, May 27, Starting at 10 a.m. ET
-10 a.m. – The Big Interview: Hillary Scott and Chris Tyrrell
-11 a.m. – Lady A: Live From The Artists Den
-12 p.m. – Rock & Roll Road Trip: Big Dog Daddy
-12:30 p.m. – Toby Keith: 35 MPH Town
-2 p.m. – The Big Interview: Willie Nelson
-3 p.m. – Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels
-5 p.m. – Travis Tritt
-6 p.m. – Tim McGraw: Live From The Artists Den
-7 p.m. – The Top Ten Revealed: Country Outlaws
-7:30 p.m. – The Top Ten Revealed: Tennessee Roots
-8 p.m. – Shania Twain: Not Just A Girl
-10 p.m. – Zac Brown Band: Live From The Artists Den
-11 p.m. – Dierks Bentley: Live From The Artists Den
-12 a.m. – The Big Interview: Trisha Yearwood
-1 a.m. – Trisha Yearwood
-2 a.m. – Rock & Roll Road Trip: Red Till I’m (Not) Dead
-2:30 a.m. – Rock Legends: Country
-3 a.m. – Rock Legends: Johnny Cash
-3:30 a.m. – The Day The Rock Star Died: Johnny Cash