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Faster Horses Festival will return for it’s third annual event this July 17-19! The three-day country music and camping festival takes place in the Irish Hills of Brooklyn, MI at the Michigan International Speedway. Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will each headline a day’s lineup, and the event features acts such as Frankie Ballard, Kristian Bush, Mark Chesnutt, Craig Wayne Boyd, Lee Brice, Clare Dunn, Mickey Guyton, Tracy Lawrence, Lonestar, Dustin Lynch, Justin Moore, RaeLynn, The Cadillac Three, Thomas Rhett and Dwight Yoakam with more artists to be announced in the coming weeks.

Three day passes go on sale Mon., Feb. 2 at 10am ET. Additional camping options will also be available to festival-goers this year, including a new RV camping site (Big Rig Alley) and the option to rent pre-set tents, allowing fans to tailor their experience. For more information, visit: fasterhorsesfestival.com.

“The entire Faster Horses team and I can’t believe we are already approaching year three of this festival,” said Brian O’Connell, Live Nation President of Country Touring. “We take pride in listening to you, the Faster Horses community, for your feedback and together we are growing this festival each year. We have the best fans who have been coming since the very first year, and new ones ready to embrace what makes this festival so unique. This year, we’ll be debuting lay-away plans for ticket purchases at your request, along with a lineup that is second to none. Come on July, we’re ready!”

For more details as they are announced, visit fasterhorsesfestival.com

Check out our interview with rising Texan star Abbey Hirvela! Learn more about her by visiting her website here!

Where were you when you first heard yourself on the radio, and what was your reaction?

I have yet to hear myself on the radio but the first time I heard my music through speakers I was in our car and could not stop smiling. It was an amazing moment and everything around me just stopped.

What is the #1 item on your Bucket List?

I have always dreamed of singing with Dolly Parton or the Dixie Chicks. But, other than that I want to visit as many theme parks as possible. I am definitely a rollercoaster junkie and an adrenaline seeker.

What is something that you are extremely passionate about?

The obvious answer to this question is my music. There is nothing else on earth that excites me more than making music. It truly is what I want to do with the rest of my life. I could not imagine doing anything else.

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Dixie Chicks’ Home. That album is amazingly crafted with beautiful melodies and effortless harmonies.

If music wasn’t your career, what would you be doing for a living?

When I was little, I aspired to be a Paleontologist. But, if music had not become a part of my life, I would most likely be a dancer. I have danced since I was 4 and it was a big part of my life until I was 14 and stopped taking lessons to pursue music.

What would your final meal be if you knew it was your last one?

Easily my dad’s steak with my mom’s homemade mashed potatoes.

What unusual item do you have to have with you out on the road?

I am not sure if this is unusual but, I always have to have a good book.

What’s been your favorite city/town to visit?

Absolutely, hands down, Nashville. Nashville is an amazing town and not only because of the music. The food, and stores, and scenery all combine to make a perfect and beautiful city.

What are your thoughts on the state of today’s country music?

Personally, I believe country needs to get back to its roots. Get gritty again. There are some AMAZING artist out there do not get me wrong but, what happened to meaningful lyrics? I think there are some awesome up and coming artists with such qualities to turn it around and make country, country again.

What’s the best advice you could give to an aspiring artist?

To keep on climbing no matter what size mountain you face. People will say no, people will give you criticism, people won’t like you as much as you want them to but, you have to let it motivate you to prove them wrong. “Be so good, they can’t ignore you.”