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PRESS
Country
Music Association
New
Performance Venue Added to Wrangler(R) Fan Fair During CMA
Music Festival June 10-13 in Nashville, Thursday
May 6, 2004
"Nashville Star" winner Brad Cotter; John Arthur Martinez;
Montgomery Gentry; Ricochet; and Jimmy Wayne Added to List
of Artists Appearing in Exhibit Hall
NASHVILLE,
Tenn., May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Now, in addition to pictures
and autographs, CMA Music Festival/Fan Fair® four-day ticket
holders can add live music to the list of activities in the
Wrangler® Fan Fair Exhibit Hall, the epicenter of the fan/artist
bonding experience at the Nashville Convention Center, with
the addition of CMA Acoustic Corner.
"For 32 years, music has been a cornerstone of this event,
and we are committed to giving our attendees access to as
much as possible during the four days," said CMA Executive
Director Ed Benson. "As the event has grown so have opportunities
to include more artists and more performances and 2004 is
no exception."
CMA
Music Festival, called the "crown jewel" of Country Music
festivals by USA Today, will be held Thursday through Sunday,
June 10-13 in Downtown Nashville with hundreds of artists,
60 hours of concerts, daily autograph signings, sporting events,
family activities and more. It is a four-day, non- stop celebration
of America's music for people of all ages who love great songs,
great artists and a great time.
In
2004, Acoustic Corner has been added to activities at the
Wrangler® Fan Fair to give independent Bluegrass and Country
artists a place to showcase their talent. Acoustic Corner
is open from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM daily on level two of the
Nashville Convention Center and is free for all four-day ticket
holders. Artist performances times will be posted on-site
daily. Most of the artists performing will also be signing
autographs in the Exhibit Hall.
Performers
include Suzanne Edwards Alford; Tim Ash; Linden "Cadillac"
Bartels; Bernadette; Brad & Shelly; Tony Brantley; Jerry Burkhart;
Don Campbell; Melonie Cannon; Thom Ellis; Jamey Garner; Higher
Crossing; Ryan Holladay; Donna Hughes Band; Kyle Jennings;
The Larkins; Andy Leftwich; Memarie; Mixt Company; Michelle
Nixon & Drive; Pine Mountain Railroad; Sisters Wade; Damon
Smith; Thomas Tillman; Shane Warner; White Lightning Strike;
World's Greatest Fishing Band; Chris Young and more artists
to be announced soon.
A
traditional favorite, the lifestyle exhibits and autograph
booths in the Nashville Convention Center, proudly carrying
the Fan Fair name and sponsored by Wrangler®, are sold out
with more exhibitors than ever before including legends, today's
hitmakers and tomorrow's hopefuls. Artists added to the growing
list of performers and celebrities appearing include Montgomery
Gentry, Ricochet, Jimmy Wayne, "Nashville Star" winner Brad
Cotter (and fellow contestants); and last year's "Nashville
Star" finalist John Arthur Martinez.
Other
artists already announced include Trace Adkins, Alabama, Bill
Anderson, T. Bubba Bechtol, John Berry, Blue County, Tracy
Byrd, Charlie Daniels, Kassie DePaiva, Diamond Rio, Ty England,
Sara Evans, 4Runner, Donna Fargo, Jamey Garner, Vern Gosdin,
Andy Griggs, Eric Heatherly, Steve Holy; Con Hunley, Buddy
Jewell, Royal Wade Kimes, Miranda Lambert, Lonestar, Daniel
Lee Martin, Lila McCann, Jo Dee Messina, John Michael Montgomery,
Jamie O'Neal, LeAnn Rimes, Rushlow, Sawyer Brown, Blake Shelton,
Marty Stuart, Trick Pony, Trini Triggs, Josh Turner, Phil
Vassar, Bryan White, Mark Wills, Brad Wolf, Darryl Worley,
the stars of NBC Daytime dramas "Days of our Lives" and "Passions"
and many more.
In
addition to artist booths, music industry organizations, media
outlets and lifestyle sponsors are also reserving booth space
at "Country Music's Biggest Party(TM)" including an exhibit
of the "The Spirit of Liberty" motorcycle, built by Orange
County Choppers on the Discovery Channel's hit reality series
"American Chopper." The chopper, which is entirely plated
in copper preserved from the Statue of Liberty National Monument,
was commissioned by Gold Leaf Corporation as a tribute to
America. Even the shift lever was created from electrical
cable that previously lit the statue's torch.
In
addition to artist booths, two new areas are being added this
year:
Music
Row -- a section of Wrangler® Fan Fair created to offer a
snapshot of Nashville's music industry center dubbed "Music
Row." It provides major record labels the opportunity to promote
their artists and label projects to fans. Participants include
Curb, MCA/Mercury and Universal South. CMA will also host
a booth in this area that will raise further awareness of
Country Music and for artists coming out of Nashville's Music
Row.
Bluegrass
Row -- provides fans an opportunity to engage Bluegrass artists
in a central location. Participants include Bluegrass Unlimited
Magazine; film project "Bluegrass Journey"; Hope River Entertainment;
Rounder Records artists The Grascals; and Skaggs Family Records.
Admittance
to Wrangler® Fan Fair is included in four-day CMA Music Festival
ticket packages, which are on sale now. Tickets are $145 and
$125 for adults; and $100 and $86 for children 14 and younger;
children 3 and under are free (prices do not include applicable
handling fees). Ticket packages are divided into four categories,
based on the level of reserved seating at The Coliseum (the
Gold Circle ticket package is already sold out). Ticket packages
include the Nightly Concerts at The Coliseum; Daily Concerts
at Greased Lightning® Riverfront Park Stages; the Wrangler®
Fan Fair; Sports Zone; Bush's® Baked Beans Family Zone; CMA
Music Festival After Hours(TM); free in-town shuttles to major
event sites; the official CMA Music Festival Program Book;
CMA Music Festival pin; and special discounts to area attractions,
restaurants, shops and more.
To
purchase ticket packages, order over the phone toll-free at
1-800-CMA- FEST (262-3378) or through Ticketmaster at (615)
255-9600; or download an order form at www.CMAfest.com
; or visit www.Ticketmaster.com
to buy online. Ticket prices, schedule and artists appearing
are subject to change without notice. Order early for the
best available reserved seat at The Coliseum. All sales are
final and non-refundable.
As
previously announced, the CMA Music Festival will be filmed
for a two- hour television special airing later this summer
on the CBS Television Network.
For
up-to-the-minute information about tickets, travel information,
schedules, artist appearances and more, visit www.CMAfest.com
and sign up for e-news. 2004 CMA Music Festival/Fan Fair is
organized and produced by the Country Music Association. Country
Weekly is an official media partner. MJI Programming, a division
of Premiere Radio Networks, is the official radio broadcaster.
Promotional partners include American Airlines, B.A.S.S.®,
Bush's® Baked Beans, Camping World, Carl Black Chevrolet,
Coca-Cola, Greased Lightning®, NBC Daytime, Sparkle(TM) Paper
Towels and Wrangler®. Fan Fair is a registered trademark of
CMA.
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