Vegas Goes Country

MGM Resorts International and Live Nation have partnered on a kickass country music festival. The three-day Route 91 Harvest will feature superstars Dwight Yoakam (l.), Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert and more.

Special upgrades and deals for attendees?

Concert and special-events company Live Nation and MGM Resorts International have announced a new music festival coming to Vegas in October. Route 91 Harvest will take place October 3 to 5 at the lot across from Luxor, the companies announced. ??

The name is a nod to Las Vegas Boulevard, formerly known as Route 91. The all-star lineup includes Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley and Dwight Yoakam.

Three-day passes for the three-day event start at $169. Diehard country fans can upgrade their passes and buy “exclusive bar access, elevated stage views, lounge seating and massage services, among many other VIP services,” according to a news release. Route 91 Harvest attendees also will enjoy special room rates at all MGM Resorts International properties.??

“Las Vegas and country music are synonymous with over the top events, and we know that Route 91 Harvest will deliver the latest, greatest experience for fans from all over the world,” said Brian O’Connell of Live Nation. “We’re thrilled to have it land in MGM Resorts International’s newest venue, the Lot.”??

“It’s exciting to see the Route 91 Harvest Festival come to fruition,” said Chris Baldizan, senior vice president of entertainment for MGM Resorts International. “With an amazing line-up of talent over three days, our guests will experience country music at a unique, one-of-a-kind venue right on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. It’s great to have a partner like Live Nation who shares our passion and vision for entertainment.”