- Posted on Wednesday, September 27th, 2006 at 12:23 pm
Drive for Farm Aid: A Look at the Road Ahead
By Jillian Beauman
Guest blogger
As I get ready to pack my bags for the Chevy Silverado Drive for Farm Aid, I still can’t believe my good fortune. A PR professional from Minneapolis, I have been asked to ride along to aid in documenting the drive. Kicking off tomorrow in Dallas, Texas, this 2,800-mile road trip through the heartland of America will make pit stops in four cities over four days, giving us a chance to stretch our legs, attend concerts by some of the biggest names in country music and come together to raise money for a good cause.
The trip begins at the State Fair of Texas Fairgrounds outside of Dallas on Sept. 27 after a live performance by Montgomery Gentry. From there, the Chevy Silverado Drive for Farm Aid heads to Nashville and Indianapolis on the 28th and Pittsburgh on 29th before arriving at the Farm Aid concert on Sept. 30. Montgomery Gentry will perform at the street parties in Indianapolis and Pittsburgh, while Phil Vassar will perform in Nashville.
The Chevy Silverado pickup has a long history in America, so traveling with us will be a fleet of vintage Chevy pickups dating back to the 1930s. The panorama of fields and farms that we pass along the highway will remind us of the Farm Aid cause that we are traveling for: to provide assistance to families whose livelihood depends on agriculture.
The musical performances and street parties in Nashville, Indianapolis, and Pittsburgh are free and open to the public. Visitors can enter to win a trip for two to Nashville for the 40th Annual Country Music Association Awards. If you’re in the area, stop by and say hi. Come check out the new Silverado, listen to some great country music, and support the Farm Aid cause. I’ll see you out on the road!
One Comment
Bill Bittner
I Like to know where we can find a 06 silverado 4×4 truck
with just air & auto/trans.
We want to buy GM products if we can , because I’m a
former employee. I went to several dealers they are not that interested in selling to gm people. So can you help find someone that can?
Sincerely Bill Bittner
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