Willie Nelson has been hosting Farm Aid for almost 40 years. Now considered the longest-running concert for a cause, the event this year was headlined by Nelson in Saratoga Springs, New York, along with Neil Young,

Currently, Nelson is scheduled to play three concerts in October, all in his home state of Texas.

Neil Young performs during the Farm Aid concert on Saturday Sept. 21, 2024, at SPAC in Saratoga, NY. The first Farm Aid concert was held in 1985 to raise awareness about the loss of family farms and to raise money to help keep farm families on their land. Over the years, the effort by rock stars has raised nearly $80 million.

Members of the Farm Aid Board, including, from left, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, and Margo Price speak at a press conference with farmers, media, and fans, prior to