Jake Worthington to Headline Full Moon Pickin’ Party at the Museum of Appalachia
The Museum of Appalachia will host a Full Moon Pickin’ Party on Friday, August 8, featuring rising country music star Jake Worthington. This family-friendly concert will be held under the light of the full moon on the Museum’s picturesque outdoor stage.
Presented by Yee‑Haw Brewing Co., the event will also include local food trucks and cold beer from the presenting sponsor. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with Jake Worthington taking the stage at 7:00 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the evening’s music and festivities.
For Big Loud Texas traditionalist Jake Worthington, country music is in his DNA. The La Porte, Texas native was raised on his grandfather’s porch performances of Ray Price, Merle Haggard, and George Jones, and soon picked up his own Gibson acoustic to realize the breadth of his soon-to-be-classic, wide, and wild voice.
Now, Worthington breathes fresh life into dance halls, beer joints, and ballrooms from Texas to Tennessee with his 13-song, self-penned debut, Jake Worthington. His latest releases include “I’m The One (feat. Marty Stuart),” “It Ain’t The Whiskey,” and a recent collaboration with Miranda Lambert, “Hello Shitty Day.”
Captivating the masses with his honky-tonk stylings, the singer-songwriter has brought two-step anthems to venues across the country, opening for stars like Lambert, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Riley Green, Pat Green, Hank Williams Jr., ERNEST, Ian Munsick, and more.
Worthington is also a sought-after duet partner in Nashville, appearing on Brooks & Dunn’s Reboot II with “I’ll Never Forgive My Heart,” HIXTAPE: Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE with Reba McEntire on “Is It Cold In Here,” and ERNEST’s FLOWER SHOPS: Two Dozen Roses with “Heartache In My 100 Proof.”
“I believe in country music as much as I believe in my next breath,” Worthington declares. “Blame it on my raising, but I think there ought to be room for country in country music.”
Accommodations are available next door at Appalachia Ridge—a rustic hillside retreat offering cabins and lodging just steps from the Museum. Visit appalachiaridge.com for booking info and package options.
No coolers, outside food or drink, or pets are allowed (service animals welcome). Beer will be available for guests 21+ with valid ID. The event is sponsored in part by Ole Smoky Distillery. The Museum of Appalachia, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is located at 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716. For more information, visit museumofappalachia.org or call 865-494-7680.
Tickets are on sale now at museumofappalachia.org.
