Lenexa, Kan., (August 4, 2021) — Farm Journal announced today that American Idol contestant and rising country music star Alex Miller will perform as part of the 2021 #FarmONTM Benefit Concert during Farm Journal Field DaysTM. Proceeds from this second annual benefit concert will go to the National FFA Foundation. Highlights from the concert will air in prime time on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, from 7 to 8 p.m. CDT, on RFD-TV and stream on other online and social networks.
Miller had the opportunity to perform and compete in American Idol’s Season 19. At only 18 years old and full of enthusiasm, Alex has been performing professionally since the age of 7. He has continued to earn himself a bigger name by performing traditional songs by George Strait and others. His talent is evident as he plays guitar, lap steel, ukulele, bass and banjo. Alex grew up in Lancaster, Ky., assisting his grandpa on his cattle farm as well as being an active member of the Garrard County FFA.
“We are honored to have an extremely talented and current FFA member as one of our featured performers for the 2021 #FarmON Benefit Concert,” said Charlene Finck, president of Farm Journal. “Having an FFA member perform at an event designed to support FFA members shows a true love for the future of agriculture from everyone involved.”
The live concert is set for Thursday, Aug. 26, in Colby, Kan., and is available only to VIPs and those who register for the in-person Farm Journal Field Days event in Colby, Kan., the following day.
For more information about the #FarmON Benefit Concert and Farm Journal Field Days, go to www.FarmJournalFieldDays.com.
About Farm Journal
Farm Journal is the nation’s leading business information and media company serving the agricultural market. Started 145 years ago with the preeminent Farm Journal magazine, the company serves the row crop, livestock, produce and retail sectors through branded websites, eNewsletters and phone apps; business magazines; live events including conferences, seminars and tradeshows; nationally broadcasted television and radio programs; a robust mobile-text-marketing business; and an array of data-driven, paid information products. Farm Journal also is the majority shareholder of the online equipment marketplace, Machinery Pete LLC. In 2010, the company established the non-profit, public charity, Farm Journal Foundation, dedicated to sustaining agriculture’s ability to meet the vital needs of a growing population through education and empowerment.
About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 760,000 student members as part of 8,700 local FFA chapters in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter.
About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82% of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.
About RFD-TV
RFD-TV is the flagship network for Rural Media Group. Launched in December of 2000, RFD-TV is the nation’s first 24-hour television network featuring programming focused on the agribusiness, equine and rural lifestyles, along with traditional country music and entertainment. RFD-TV produces six hours of live news each weekday in support of rural America and is a leading independent cable channel available in more than 52 million homes on DISH, DIRECTV®, AT&T U-Verse, Charter Spectrum, Cox, Comcast, Mediacom, Suddenlink and many other rural cable systems. In addition, RFD-TV can be streamed online via RFD-TV Now at watchrfdtv.com, DIRECTV NOW, Roku, iOS, Android, Firestick, Apple TV and Sling TV’s Heartland Extra package. For more information, please visit RFDTV.com.