Page 21 - ION Indie Magazine MayJune 2018 Issue

It truly was a “Country Fest” inside the Tucson Expo Center in Tucson, Arizona.

Saturday, February 24th saw over 4,000 Josh Turner fans flock to the venue in

droves -- all to witness multi-platinum MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner.

The Tucson Country Fest Rodeo Weekend featured 8 artists that included some

local and national acts along with some up-and-coming artists. These included

Billy Shaw Jr, County Line, Frank Ray, Tucson-based Caiden Brewer -- national

touring artists Sim Balkey, Lucas Hoge, and Josh Gracin (of American Idol fame).

Additionally, on the roster was stand-out and Arizona’s own Official CMT and

national touring artist, Ashley Wineland. Wineland – who, much like Turner, has

the distinction of being endorsed by the acoustic guitar company Alvarez and is

also branded by CMT.