Hurricane Gustav Delays Swampstock 2008

Due to the effects of Hurricane Gustav in Louisiana, Tim McGraw has postponed the Swampstock 2008 concert until 2009.

The event was originally planned for September 13th with appearances planned from Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Dierks Bentley, Jason Aldean and many others.

However, the area of Rayville where the concert was due to be held has been drenched in more than 20 inches of rain over just the past few days. Louisiana has been declared a disaster area by government officials.

McGraw said, “We have spoken with local officials, and Neighbor’s Keeper Foundation wants to lend its support to those relief efforts”.

McGraw also added, “Although Faith and I are personally disappointed, we understand that the priority is people’s homes and livelihood in this challenging time. Our prayers are with our friends and neighbors, and God bless them”.

The concert was being presented by the Neighbor’s Keeper Foundation which is a non-profit organation which was founded by McGraw and Hill.

Tim McGraw Returning Home For Swampstock 2008

Tim McGraw is returning home to Rayville, Louisiana to host “Swampstock 2008″ on Saturday, September 13th 2008.

Swampstock started back in 1994 in downtown Rayville. Proceeds are given back to Mcgraw’s hometown community. The proceeds from previous years have been used towards Rayville Youth Baseball and the Steve Colvin Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill will be performing on the steps of Richland Parish Courthouse. It’s also been confirmed that Dierks Bentley, Jason Aldean, Halfway to Hazard and Catherine Raney will perform.

Speaking about the event, Tim McGraw said, “We are anxious to return this year with an amazing line up of artists”.