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May. 14, 2004
FANS CAN SHOP ‘TIL THEY DROP AT CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL/FAN FAIR®
CMA Music Festival Merchandise Line Grows
Tower Records And Wrangler® Western Wear Set Up Shop At Event Sites
NASHVILLE – “Been there. Got the T-shirt.” CMA Music Festival/Fan Fair® attendees can treasure the experience long after the four-day weekend is over with merchandise purchased at this year’s event. Taking place Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13, in Downtown Nashville, CMA Music Festival will feature retail outlets at many event sites where fans can buy everything from their favorite trinket and music to clothing and more.
Working with Music City Merchandise, CMA Music Festival’s official merchandiser for the past nine years, CMA has developed an expansive product line for 2004 CMA Music Festival. In addition to a sample of items that have been available online since January, additional products were introduced this week on www.CMAfest.com. Items currently available include long- and short-sleeved T-shirts in assorted colors; a baseball jersey; a drink holder; key chain; and more. And you can come prepared by purchasing official event merchandise prior to the June event at www.CMAfest.com.
“We’re excited to once again offer fans a wide assortment of quality merchandise,” said Ed Benson, CMA Executive Director. “Festival merchandise is popular among the fans every year, and it is a great way to spread the word about this unique event.”
These and many more CMA Music Festival products will be available onsite during the four-day music extravaganza. Merchandise booths will be set up at the Wrangler® Fan Fair (Exhibit Hall); Greased Lightning® Riverfront Park Stages; Bush’s® Baked Beans Family Zone; and The Coliseum. Additionally, merchandise will be available at the Gaylord Entertainment Center Wednesday, June 9 and Thursday, June 10 during registration hours.
“CMA Music Festival is changing for the better with being Downtown and the new, exciting lineup of today’s Country stars,” said Carl Gibbs, owner of Music City Merchandise. “The merchandise I offer is representative of the direction CMA is going to grow the event.”
In addition to sponsoring the Wrangler® Fan Fair (Exhibit Hall) in the Nashville Convention Center, Wrangler® is also on-hand to outfit CMA Music Festival attendees. As in the past, Wrangler® is setting up shop in the Exhibit Hall with a full range of western wear, belts, hats and accessories sure to please Country fans.
“No CMA Music Festival is complete without a stop by the Wrangler booth,” commented Edyie Brooks-Bryant, Marketing Manager for Wrangler®. Brooks-Bryant said that Festival attendees purchasing a jean or shirt from the George Strait Cowboy Cut Collection receive a free poster of Strait. “It’s a great way to delight consumers loyal to both the patch and the celebrity.”
Merchandise is subject to availability. CMA Music Festival stores and store locations are subject to change without notice. For complete, up-to-date information, visit www.CMAfest.com.
Tower Records returns to CMA Music Festival as the official music retailer of the four-day celebration. With multiple store locations, Tower will offer CDs and DVDs by Country’s top artists, including artists appearing at CMA Music Festival and new releases. Tower store locations include the Wrangler® Fan Fair (Exhibit Hall), Greased Lightning® Riverfront Park Stages and The Coliseum. Tower Records has been CMA Music Festival’s official music retailer since 1990.
Four-day CMA Music Festival ticket packages (priced $125 to $145 for adults; and $86 to $100 for children 14 and under) are on sale now. Four-day ticket packages are divided into four categories based on the level of reserved seating at The Coliseum (the Gold Circle ticket package is sold out). Four-day ticket packages include the Nightly Concerts at The Coliseum; Daily Concerts at Greased Lightning® Riverfront Park Stages; the Wrangler® Fan Fair (Exhibit Hall); Sports Zone; Bush’s® Baked Beans Family Zone; CMA Music Festival After Hours™ free in-town shuttles to major event sites; the official CMA Music Festival Program Book; CMA Music Festival pin; and more.
Four-day ticket packages for CMA Music Festival can by ordered by calling, toll-free 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378); by visiting www.CMAfest.com to download an order form; or by contacting Ticketmaster at (615) 255-9600 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Fans unable to attend all four days of CMA Music Festival can pick up single-night tickets for the Nightly Concerts at The Coliseum. These advance-purchase tickets for each night cost $25 each, and can be purchased now through the Festival Ticket Office at the Gaylord Entertainment Center Box Office, 501 Broadway, Nashville, Tenn., or toll-free at 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378). Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster at (615) 255-9600, at www.ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. Single concert tickets will also be sold during CMA Music Festival at The Coliseum ticket office beginning Wednesday, June 9.
Similarly, single-day tickets are available for the daytime concerts at the Greased Lightning® Riverfront Park Stages. Single-day tickets will be sold the day of show at the Riverfront gate for $12 each. Children 6 and under are admitted to the Riverfront park concerts free of charge.
Ticket prices do not include applicable handling fees. Ticket prices, schedule, events and artists appearing are subject to change without notice. All sales are final and non-refundable.
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™ Paper Towels and Wrangler®. Fan Fair is a registered trademark of CMA.