AXS TV announces special Memorial Day country music marathon

Specials from Shania Twain, Willie Nelson, Toby Keith and more will air

As Memorial Day approaches, AXS TV is set to kick off the summer season with an all-day country music marathon, airing on Monday, May 27th at 10 am ET. The day-long marathon is packed with powerhouse performances, candid conversations, in-depth profiles, and more.

The day begins with a double dose of Lady A, as the Grammy-winning country group discusses their acclaimed careers with Dan Rather on The Big Interview; followed by a career-spanning set featuring “Need You Now,” “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore,” and “You Look Good” on Lady A: Live From The Artists Den. Then, stay tuned for back-to-back tributes to beloved country mainstay Toby Keith, as the Big Dog Daddy meets the Red Rocker in a classic episode of Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar, and shines in the hit-heavy concert event Toby Keith: 35 MPH Town.

Other highlights include powerhouse performances by country trailblazers Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw, Travis Tritt, Trisha Yearwood, Dierks Bentley, and Zac Brown Band; as well as intimate portraits exploring the rich history of country music, and the life and legacy of country superstar Johnny Cash; the acclaimed Shania Twain documentary Not Just A Girl, featuring Lionel Richie, Avril Lavigne, and Kelsea Ballerini; country-themed episodes of The Top Ten Revealed, with a rotating panel of artists and experts counting down the most legendary country outlaws, and sharing their thoughts on the influential figures who defined Tennessee roots; and more.

Buddy Iahn
Buddy Iahn