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Two-time CMA Award winner Gretchen Wilson will kick off
2009 CMA Music Festival on the Daytime Stage at
Riverfront Park on Thursday, June 11 (10:00 AM/CT). Known for
her energetic performance, Gretchen will rev up the non-stop
four-day party, taking place in Downtown Nashville through
Sunday, June 14.
Sony
Nashville recording artist Gretchen Wilson will release her
fourth studio album later this year. The 2005 CMA Female Vocalist of
the Year Award winner has racked up numerous hits, including "Here
for the Party," "When I Think About Cheatin'," "Homewrecker,"
"All Jacked Up," "California Girls," "Come
to Bed," and her signature hit "Redneck Woman."
After becoming an inspiration to millions for returning to high school
and receiving her General Education Development (G.E.D.) diploma,
Gretchen recently testified in front of Congress about the importance of
funding adult education.
Love and Theft, John Michael Montgomery, and Craig
Morgan have also been added to the Riverfront lineup. In
addition, One Flew South will sing the National Anthem on
Thursday, June 11, and Telstra winner Peter McWhirter
from Australia will perform on Friday, June 12 as part of
his grand prize. John Michael Montgomery will close the daytime
party as the last performer at Riverfront Park on Sunday,
June 14.
Admittance to the Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park is
free, but four-day ticket holders have exclusive early entrance
privileges. On Thursday-Saturday, June 11-13, four-day ticket holders
can enter Riverfront Park at 9:00 AM; while on Sunday, June 14, they can
enter at 10:00 AM. Riverfront Park will open 45 minutes later to the
general public. The Riverfront concerts are a popular destination for
families who want to enjoy great musical performances while relaxing on
the sloping bank of the Cumberland River. The concerts are fun in the
sun within easy walking distance of all the Festival event sites, with
food vendors, activities, and more.
The opening festivities are just the start of four days of outstanding
performances on the Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park.
The current schedule is as follows:
Thursday, June 11
Hosted by CMT Radio Live's Cody Alan (morning) and Cledus T. Judd (afternoon)
National Anthem performed by One Flew South
10:00 - 10:45 AM Gretchen Wilson
11:00 - 11:45 AM Phil Vassar
12:00 - 12:30 PM Chuck Wicks
12:45 - 1:15 PM Randy Rogers Band
1:30 - 2:00 PM Ashton Shepherd
2:15 - 2:45 PM James Otto
3:00 - 3:30 PM Bellamy Brothers
3:45 - 4:15 PM Heidi Newfield
4:30 - 5:00 PM Diamond Rio
5:15 - 5:45 PM Neal McCoy
Friday, June 12
Hosted by TBD (morning) and WSIX/Nashville's Slam Duncan (afternoon)
10:00 - 10:45 AM Oak Ridge Boys
11:00 - 11:30 AM Bucky Covington
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Aaron Tippin
12:30 - 1:00 PM John Anderson
1:15 - 1:45 PM Love and Theft
2:00 - 2:30 PM Honky Tonk Tailgate Party (Trent Willmon, Jeff Bates, Mark Wills)
2:45 - 3:00 PM Peter McWhirter (Telstra Winner from Australia)
3:15 - 3:45 PM Eric Church
4:00 - 4:30 PM Craig Morgan
4:45 - 5:15 PM Randy Houser
5:30 - 6:00 PM Clay Walker
Saturday, June 13
Hosted by Billy Dean (morning) and WKDF/Nashville's Becca (afternoon)
10:00 - 10:45 AM Tracy Byrd
11:00 - 11:30 AM Jason Michael Carroll
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Jo Dee Messina
12:30 - 1:00 PM Jamie O'Neal
1:15 - 1:45 PM Bill Anderson
2:00 - 2:30 PM Emerson Drive
2:45 - 3:15 PM Lorrie Morgan
3:30 - 4:00 PM Keith Anderson
4:15 - 4:45 PM The Lost Trailers
5:00 - 5:30 PM Chris Young
5:45 - 6:05 PM WKDF Battle of the Bands Winner
Sunday, June 14
Hosted by T. Graham Brown (morning) and WSM/Nashville's Bill Cody (afternoon)
10:30 - 11:15 AM Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Gloriana
12:15 - 12:45 PM Josh Gracin
1:00 - 1:30 PM Joe Nichols
1:45 - 2:15 PM Jessica Harp
2:30 - 3:00 PM Eli Young Band
3:15 - 3:45 PM Darryl Worley
4:00 - 4:30 PM Joey + Rory
4:45 - 5:25 PM Collin Raye/Restless Heart
5:40 - 6:10 PM John Michael Montgomery
For up-to-the-minute information about four-day ticket packages, single night tickets to the Nightly Concerts on the VAULTTM Concert Stage at LP Field, travel information, schedules, artist appearances and more, visit www.CMAfest.com and sign up for e-news. Artists and schedules subject to change.
Keep the Music Playing
Be instrumental in the life of a child and donate your long-forgotten, gently-used band instruments to a deserving Metro music program during CMA Music Festival. The Nashville Alliance for Public Education will be collecting instruments in the free Dr Pepper®-McDonalds® Family Zone in the Hall of Fame Park during the Festival, Thursday through Sunday, June 11-14.
The instruments will supplement the thousands of new instruments already purchased by CMA with funds from CMA Music Festival. To date, CMA had donated more than $2 million to support music education in Metro Nashville Public Schools on behalf of the artists who perform at the Festival for free through a partnership with the Nashville Alliance known as "Keep the Music Playing."
Thursday,
June 11 (2:00-3:00 PM) Valory Music artist Jimmy Wayne
will be on hand to help the volunteer Metro Schools band
directors and music students collect instruments.
As an added incentive, McDonald's is offering a coupon for a free Extra Value Meal for the first 500 donations received in the Family Zone. The Alliance will also provide forms so donors can receive tax credit for their donation. Only band instruments in good working condition will be accepted. No guitars, please.
Artists Appearing
Little Big Town and Josh Turner are the latest artists to be added to the performance lineup for the Nightly Concerts on the VAULTTM Concert Stage at LP Field. The four-day festival takes place Thursday through Sunday, June 11-14, in Downtown Nashville.
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.
Josh 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.
"Rascal Flatts remains one of today's great musical entertainers and we are
thrilled to have them at CMA Music Festival," said Tammy
Genovese, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "We're also excited to
welcome Darius Rucker to our event for
the first time, and to welcome back Wynonna and Naomi. We know our
attendees are going to have a fantastic time."
After winning the CMA Horizon Award in 2002, Rascal Flatts has gone on to win the CMA Vocal Group of the Year Award for six consecutive years (2003-2008). The talented trio of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney has sold nearly 20 million albums, scored 10 No.1 singles, and 18 Top 10 hits since launching their career in 2000. Their newest album Unstoppable debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart.
Country
Music fans welcomed Darius Rucker with open arms during the past year.
He released his debut solo album Learn to Live, which spawned
two No. 1 singles (so far): "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" and "It
Won't Be Like This For Long." After touring earlier this year with Brad
Paisley, Rucker will soon hit the road with Rascal Flatts. Rucker first
came to prominence as the lead vocalist and songwriter for the pop group
Hootie & The Blowfish, whose 1994 debut, Cracked Rear View,
sold more than 16 million copies to become one of the best-selling
albums in history. Rucker has found a new home in the Country format and
intends to continue recording and releasing records to Country radio.
This
year marks the 25th anniversary of a superstar performer with
a name and a voice that is instantly recognizable around the world,
Wynonna. She has sold more than 10 million albums since launching her
solo career in 1992. Prior to that as a member of The Judds with her
mother Naomi Judd, she sold more than 20 million albums
and received nine CMA Awards. Wynonna recently released her seventh solo
studio album, Sing: Chapter 1, an eclectic assortment of
standards paying homage to all the different genres and songs that have
formed the soundtrack to her life.
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 for the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shows. 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, early admittance to Riverfront Park for the Daytime Stage concerts, 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.
This is all in addition to the free areas, which include: the Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park, Dr Pepper®-McDonald's® Family Zone in Hilton Park, ChevyTM Music Stage at the Sommet Center, Chevy Sports Zone, Fun Zone, Music City Zone in 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 single tickets to the individual Nightly Concerts or four-day ticket packages, call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378); visit www.CMAfest.com to download an order form to fax or mail; or visit www.ticketmaster.com to buy online or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000. 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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