Tickets are now available for the local event

ALPINE-Coming Home with Sierra Hull and Friends will be held from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at The Farm, located at 7125 Bolestown Road here in Alpine near Dale Hollow Lake’s East Port Marina.

Hull is widely regarded to be a master of the mandolin.

A two-time Grammy nominated artist and songwriter, recognized for both her most recent projects, 25 Trips (2020) and Weighted Mind (2016), she is also the 6-time recipient of IBMA’s Mandolin Player of the Year, the first woman to ever receive this distinction.

She has graced the country’s most iconic stages, including Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, and the White House. 

Originally hailing from Byrdstown in beautiful Pickett County, her sound is rooted in bluegrass.

Hull’s career has taken her all around the world, and it has been at least 15 years that Sierra has not played a local festival.

“We are excited to have Sierra Coming Home and she is bringing some friends with her,” organizers said.

Richard and Wendy DeVries co-own “The Farm” with Randy and Sandy Campbell.

Wendy does most of the scheduling and she said, “We are so excited to have Sierra Hull coming to The Farm along with other many talents. It is sure to be a great day.”

Special guests who will also perform include Dan Tyminski, Jake Hoot, Lindsay Lou, and Gabe Lee. More guest performers will also be announced at a later date.

“I’ve been a huge Dan fan since I first got into music,” Hull has said of Tyminski. “From his time with Lonesome River Band to being a longtime member of Alison Krauss & Union Station to his amazing solo career, he’s long been a hero and someone I’m so grateful to call a friend.”

Country singer Jake Hoot, season 17 winner of NBC’s “The Voice,” has strong roots in the area.

“Both Lindsay Lou and Gabe Lee are two of my favorites who I’ve been lucky enough to have open recent tours for me and the band,” Hull also stated. “Lindsay is one of my favorite voices of this generation, and Gabe is an incredible songwriter and storyteller who I’ve recently become a big fan of.” 

Sponsors for the event include Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce, Dale Hollow Lake Marina Association, Willow Grove Marina and Resort, Sunset Marina and Resort, East Port Marina and Resort, Fentress County Chamber of Commerce, Kim Jennier, Realtor, People’s Bank and Trust Company, Wright and Wright Attorneys at Law, West Fork Screen Printing and Embroidery, Star Point Marina and Resort, and P and L Construction LLC.

Tickets for the event are on sale at eventbrite.com and Late Night VIP Tickets are also available.

For more information, contact Richard DeVries at 931-797-5064 or email [email protected].