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May. 7, 2009
LITTLE BIG TOWN AND JOSH TURNER TO PERFORM AT 2009 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
NASHVILLE - The countdown to 2009 CMA Music Festival grows closer as Little Big Town and Josh Turner are added to the performance lineup for the Nightly Concerts on the VAULTTM Concert Stage at LP Field. The four-day festival, which benefits music education in Music City, takes place Thursday through Sunday, June 11-14, in Downtown Nashville.
"The ramp up to CMA Music Festival is always exciting as artists are confirmed to perform and participate," said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "We love hosting these fantastic artists for the greatest fans in the world."
Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Philip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook formed Little Big Town in 1998. Since then, the foursome has achieved hit singles such as "Boondocks" and "A Little More You," Platinum album sales, six CMA Award nominations, and tours with some of the biggest names in music ranging from Kenny Chesney to John Mellencamp. Their most recent album is A Place to Land. Little Big Town is currently in the studio working on a new album.
Turner debuted with a splash in 2003 with the title cut of his debut album, Long Black Train. Since then, the multi-Platinum selling artist has become a radio favorite with hit singles including "Your Man" and "Would You Go With Me." The five-time CMA Award nominee and Grand Ole Opry member's most recent album is Everything is Fine.
Artists currently scheduled to appear at LP Field include (in alphabetical order):
Thursday, June 11 - Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Julianne Hough, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, and Darius Rucker.
Friday, June 12 - Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Jake Owen, and Zac Brown Band.
Saturday, June 13 - Trace Adkins, Jamey Johnson, Martina McBride, Josh Turner, Lee Ann Womack, and Wynonna (with a special appearance by The Judds).
Sunday, June 14 - Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry, John Rich, and Taylor Swift.
Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks. Surprise guests have also become a hallmark of the Festival, enriching an already star-packed lineup. Artists are subject to change.
The 2009 CMA Music Festival benefits music education in Music City. CMA, in a partnership with the Nashville Alliance for Public Education, has donated $2,245,421 to further music education programs for the more than 75,000 children in Metro Nashville Public Schools. The philanthropic program, aptly titled "Keep the Music Playing," was founded in 2005 as a way for the CMA Music Festival and its participating artists to give back to the community.
Single tickets to the individual Nightly Concerts are on sale for $40 for reserved seats on the lower and club levels, and $30 for general admission in the upper deck of LP Field (plus applicable handling fees).
Four-day ticket packages for 2009 CMA Music Festival are also available. The four-day ticket package includes the Nightly Concerts on the VAULT Concert Stage at LP Field, exclusive access to the Greased Lightning® Fan Fair® Hall in the Nashville Convention Center, exclusive access to the Photo Lines at LP Field and Riverfront Park, exclusive access to the event shuttle between venues, admission to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts (June 8-15), and a registration bag, with collectible pin, and 2009 souvenir program book.
In addition, four-day ticket holders have exclusive early entrance privileges to the free concerts on the Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park. On Thursday-Saturday, four-day ticket holders can enter Riverfront Park at 9:00 AM; while on Sunday, they can enter at 10:00 AM. Riverfront Park will open 45 minutes later to the general public.
This is all in addition to the free areas, which include: Dr Pepper®-McDonald's® Family Zone in Hall of Fame Park, Sommet Center Plaza Stage, Sports Zone, Fun Zone, the Music City Zone on the Public Square, the Fifth Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade, and the Fourth Annual CMA Music Festival Block Party.
2009 CMA Music Festival Four Day Ticket prices are: Gold Circle (SOLD OUT); Floor Level (adults $175: ages 12 and younger $123); Lower Level (adults $155: ages 12 and youger $109); Club Level (adults $145: ages 12 and younger $102); Upper Level reserved (adults $120: ages 12 and younger $84); Upper Level general admission (adults $110: ages 12 and younger $78).
* NOTE: Please call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) for information on ADA seating, which may be available in Sold Out sections.
To order four day ticket packages or single tickets to the individual Nightly Concerts, call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378); visit www.ticketmaster.com to buy online; or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000. Or, to download a four-day ticket package order form that can be faxed or mailed in, visit www.CMAfest.com. Prices do not include applicable handling fees. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All sales are final and non-refundable.
A limited number of four-day parking passes for LP Field are available. Call toll-free 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) to order. The price is $31 for cars; $63 for vans/shuttles; and $123 for RVs/motor coaches. Prices do not include handling fee. Spaces are limited, and no overnight parking is allowed. All persons planning to park at LP Field must pre-purchase the parking pass. Free shuttles (for four-day registrants) will run daily between major Festival event locations.
CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. CMA Board member Tony Conway is the Executive Producer of CMA Music Festival. Premiere Radio Networks is the official radio broadcaster. Partners include: Chevy: The Official Ride of Country Music; CMT; Dr Pepper®; Durango®; Greased Lighting®; Great American Country (GAC); McDonald's®; VAULT Citrus Soda; and Wrangler®: The Exclusive Jean of the CMA Music Festival. CMA Music Festival® and Fan Fair® are registered trademarks of CMA.
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