Country Jam (Colorado) facts for kids
Country Jam is a big music festival that happens every year in Colorado, United States. It started in 1992. It's the largest country music and camping festival in the state.
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What is Country Jam?
Country Jam is a four-day event. It happens rain or shine! The festival takes place at the Country Jam Ranch. This ranch is a huge area, about 240 acres (or 0.97 square kilometers), used for concerts. It's located near towns like Mack and Grand Junction in Colorado. Many people who go to the festival also camp there.
How Country Jam Helps the Area
This festival brings a lot of money to the local area. Experts say it adds about $11 million every year to the local economy. This helps local businesses and people.
Who Plays at Country Jam?
Country Jam has featured many famous country music stars. Some of the biggest names in country music have played there.
Past Performers
In 2017, the band Old Dominion played three new songs for the first time. People loved singing along with them. They played songs like "Said Nobody" and "Beer Can in a Truck Bed." They also sang their own version of Sam Hunt's "Make You Miss Me."
The 2019 festival featured the famous band Alabama. Many other great artists also performed that year.
