Russell Dickerson, Shaboozey to headline Alberta’s first Boots and Hearts Music fest

Dickerson will headline the Friday show, and Shaboozey headlines Saturday at Fan Park.

Brooklin spoke with, Brooke Dunford, Director of Booking and Business Development for Republic Live, about the music festival and why they chose to expand to Western Canada.

More performers are yet to be announced with ticket pre-sales starting Wednesday and a public sale launching Friday at www.bootsandhearts.com.

Festival co-founder Eva Dunford says Alberta’s deep country roots and grounded culture “feel naturally aligned with the spirit” of the festival.

“Bringing BootsLife to Edmonton is incredibly meaningful for us and is the perfect place for our next chapter,” Dunford said Tuesday in a release.

Adam Oppenhiem, SVP, Live Entertainment and Events, OEGSE, said Boots and Hearts West will cater to “some of Canada’s most passionate country music fans.”