The fifth Mile 0 Fest (initial) lineup is out and January can’t get here fast enough.

Five years ago Mile 0 Fest arrived on the red dirt and Americana scene down in Key West, Florida. A logistical hurdle just to secure artists and patrons at the southernmost point of America, the very first lineup was far too impressive for many to ignore. Every year since, the folks at Oh Wook! Productions and those working alongside their organization, including the city of Key West, have created arguably the best festival in the country, regardless of genre. Navigating a literal work stoppage of the live music industry just after the 2020 event, last year’s festival was delayed until April but a return to its traditional January dates has been set for the fifth installment (January 25-29) and the list of artists expected to join fans this year is especially impressive.

BACK FOR YEAR FIVE: Wade Bowen, Cody Canada and the Departed, Mike and the Moonpies, Jamie Lin Wilson, Walt Wilkins, Jason Eady, Courtney Patton, Kaitlin Butts, Tina Wilkins, Bri Bagwell, Red Dirt Rangers

RETURNING FROM A PREVIOUS YEAR: Randy Rogers Band, American Aquarium, Reckless Kelly, Shane Smith and the Saints, The Band of Heathens, Micky and the Motorcars, John Fullbright, Adam Hood, Stoney Larue, Ray Wylie Hubbard, RC and the Ambers, Morgan Wade, Bonnie Bishop, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, The Dirty River Boys, Topo Chico Cowboys, Kylie Frey

MAKING THEIR INITIAL APPEARANCE: Parker McCollum, Ryan Bingham, The Dead South, Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights, Channing Wilson, Zac Wilkerson, The Hooten Hallers