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May. 21, 2004
UNCLE KRACKER ADDED TO PERFORMERS AT CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
NASHVILLE – Multi-Platinum recording artist Uncle Kracker has been added to the star-packed, opening night lineup Thursday, June 10, at The Coliseum for CMA Music Festival/Fan Fair® -- solidifying it’s growing reputation as “Country Music’s Biggest Party™.”
“One of our goals since moving the event to Downtown Nashville has been to add new programming elements and performances that have a tangible connection to Country Music and the lifestyle and interests of our attendees,” said CMA Executive Director Ed Benson. “Having Uncle Kracker perform during the event is another step in that direction. He has an appreciation for our fans, our music and our artists. This was a very easy and natural choice and we are delighted he agreed to participate.”
Uncle Kracker’s new single “Rescue” follows closely on the heels of his No. 1 chart-topping, crossover hit “When the Sun Goes Down,” featured on Kenny Chesney’s album of the same name. Chesney returns the favor by collaborating with Uncle Kracker on “Last Night Again,” the final cut on Uncle Kracker’s upcoming album Seventy Two & Sunny, due June 29 on Lava Records.
“I have been hearing about this event for a while and I think the concept is hot,” said Uncle Kracker. “It is an honor to be performing with all of these hot Country acts and I am looking forward to having people join Kracker world. We’ll rock the Coliseum on June 10.”
The inclusion of a DJ/rapper/AC hitmaker isn’t as unusual as it sounds. During its 32 year history, CMA Music Festival/Fan Fair has hosted a long line of celebrities and artists outside the genre including Bryan Adams, the Beach Boys, actor Danny Glover, Paul McCartney, actress Maureen McCormick, Sam Moore and more recently Lance Bass of *NSYNC and Verne Troyer (“Mini Me” from the Austin Powers movies).
“CMA Music Festival prides itself on surprises and unique collaborations meant to excite and thrill our fans, and 2004 is no exception,” Benson said. “We strive to bring our fans the freshest, most exciting musical experience possible.”
Single concert tickets for the star-packed Nightly Concerts at The Coliseum are available now at an extraordinary low price. Advance purchase tickets for each nightly show at The Coliseum cost $25 and can be purchased at the CMA Music 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 for The Coliseum shows will be sold at The Coliseum Box Office beginning Wednesday, June 9.
Four-day CMA Music Festival ticket packages 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™ CMA Music Festival Midway; free in-town shuttles to major event sites; the official CMA Music Festival Program Book; CMA Music Festival pin; special discounts 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.
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, Firestone, Ford, Greased Lightning®, NBC Daytime, Shoney’s, Sparkle™ Paper Towels, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and Wrangler®. Fan Fair is a registered trademark of CMA.