Jake McVey
beer tent party
saturday 10:30 - noon
west stage
friday 5:45
JakeMcVey.com
Music has the power to move the masses and few artists
understand that better than Jake McVey. A relentless road
dog who performs 250+ dates a year, McVey has earned
a loyal fan base that’s addicted to his fiery stage show and
arsenal of ear-grabbing songs.
A compelling performer who combines his upbeat
music and a youthful enthusiasm with a seasoned eye for
reading a crowd, McVey gives his all at every show. It’s all
about entertaining the fans and showing each and every
person in the room a good time. He’s shared the stage
with some of country’s most acclaimed acts, including
Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean,
Little Big Town, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, and
Dierks Bentley.
With a chockfull touring calendar, growing social
numbers, and new music that he’s gearing up to release,
McVey has come a long way but hasn’t forgotten where
he came from. I’m just a good Iowa boy who likes to work
hard, he says with a grin. I was brought up with a great
work ethic. I was raised that when the sun is shining, it’s
time to make hay. That’s just who I am. I love to work.
McVey drew inspiration from personal challenges he’s
faced this year to pen his new single, Never Give Up,”
though the song and video has now taken on an (initially)
unintentional life of its own. It isn’t just the big, tragic
moments that can get you down, it’s the day-to-day that
can get pretty heavy. From the small-town farmer to the
selfless service men and women, our communities are
filled with hard workers who make sacrifices every day to
play their important roles in our communities and within
their own families. The music video, where he plays a
farmer and single father who’s struggling to support his
family by day, and a volunteer fireman by night, is set for
release in late August. McVey dedicates the video to first
responders in hopes that they, too, will be inspired to push
on and Never Give Up. If I’ve learned anything this year,
it’s that you just have to keep going. Through the good and
the bad, you have to find what keeps you moving and just
never give up.
Never Give Up is available to stream on Spotify.
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