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Mar. 13, 2001
MORE OF COUNTRY MUSIC'S HOTTEST STARS SIGN ON FOR FAN FAIR 2001
Trace Adkins, Terri Clark, Neal McCoy, Jamie O'Neal, Rascal Flatts, SHeDAISY, Sons of the Desert, Pam Tillis, Lee Ann Womack, Chely Wright And Others Scheduled To Appear
NASHVILLE - The World's Biggest Country Music Festival, the all-new Fan FairŅ 2001, has added several of the industry's most exciting artists to its already star-studded roster. Trace Adkins, Susan Ashton, John Berry, Terri Clark, Eric Heatherly, Sonya Isaacs, Lila McCann, Neal McCoy, Jamie O'Neal, Rascal Flatts, SHeDAISY, Sons of the Desert, Chalee Tennison, Pam Tillis, Trick Pony, Phil Vassar, Steve Wariner, Mark Wills, Lee Ann Womack and Chely Wright join the growing list of dynamic entertainers scheduled to appear during the 30th Anniversary of Fan Fair taking place in Downtown Nashville June 14-17.
During Fan Fair, Music City becomes a mecca for Country Music fans who are treated to an incredible lineup of live concerts, autograph sessions, fan club parties, and many special activities. The event is shifting from weekdays to a four-day weekend, and will feature Main Stage shows each night at Adelphia Coliseum (home of the AFC Tennessee Titans). Popular exhibits and autograph sessions will take place during the day at the nearby Nashville Convention Center.
Other new entertainment and amusement elements have been planned for 2001 including afternoon concerts in Riverfront Park at the Riverfront Stages, a carnival, and the Fan Fair 2001 National Barbecue Cook-Off. The photo line, one of the most popular elements of Fan Fair in which fans have front-row access to take pictures of the stars on stage, will also be a part of Fan Fair 2001.
Artists already confirmed to appear at Fan Fair 2001 include Gary Allan, Tracy Byrd, Kenny Chesney, Billy Ray Cyrus, Joe Diffie, Bill Engvall, Sara Evans, Kristin Garner, Vince Gill, Billy Gilman, Andy Griggs, Alan Jackson, The Kinleys, Tracy Lawrence, Lonestar, Patty Loveless, Martina McBride, Jo Dee Messina, John Michael Montgomery, Montgomery Gentry, Craig Morgan, Brad Paisley, Collin Raye, Tim Rushlow, South 65, Travis Tritt, Bryan White and Trisha Yearwood. Many additional names will be announced as they are confirmed. More than 200 artists participated in Fan Fair 2000.
Sponsors for Fan Fair 2001 include CMT, TNN, Country Weekly and Country Music. Promotional partners include Southwest Airlines.
Ticket prices for Fan Fair 2001 are divided into three categories, each corresponding to a different level of seating at Adelphia Coliseum. Tickets range from $90-$115, and there are reduced prices for fans 18 and younger. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster or toll-free at 866/FAN-FAIR.