MUSICAL STARS AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES ACCESS ADDED TO SUMMER'S HOTTEST CONCERT EVENT: "CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY'S NIGHT TO ROCK" AUGUST 7 ON THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK
Performances by Alabama with Brad Paisley; The Band Perry; Luke Bryan, Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow in a Late Night Jam; a Duet by Josh Turner and "American Idol" Scotty McCreery; Gretchen Wilson Rocks With Big & Rich; and Alan Jackson Performs with Zac Brown Band
Performances by Alabama with Brad Paisley; The Band Perry; Luke Bryan, Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow in a Late Night Jam; a Duet by Josh Turner and "American Idol" Scotty McCreery; Gretchen Wilson Rocks With Big & Rich; and Alan Jackson Performs with Zac Brown Band
The Three-Hour Special Features Behind-the-Ropes Access and Interviews with Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson, The Band Perry, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, and Shania Twain; Cameras Follow McCreery and "American Idol" Runner Up Lauren Alaina During their first CMA Music Festival Experience
NASHVILLE - More stars, late night jams, and behind-the-ropes interviews have been added to summer's hottest concert special: "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock," airing Sunday, Aug. 7(8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.
"Unique collaborations are a hallmark of this Festival and special," said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "The artists enjoy performing with their peers and our fans love those one-of-a-kind moments you won't find anywhere else. And, we have them!"
Concert performances added to the lineup for the special include Country Music Hall of Fame supergroup Alabama performing with reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Brad Paisley; The Band Perryat LP Field; a late-night jam at a gritty downtown Nashville club withLuke Bryan, Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow; the battle of the baritones with Josh Turner singing with "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery; Gretchen Wilson partying with tour mates and longtime creative collaborators Big & Rich; and Alan Jackson performing withZac Brown Band.
Previously announced performers include "American Idol" runner upLauren Alaina performing with Martina McBride; and Jason Aldean singing with Kelly Clarkson. Sara Evans, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban.
The excitement isn't restricted to the stadium stage: camera's follow McCreery and Alaina at their first CMA Music Festival appearance signing autographs and meeting swarms of fans; The Band Perry discusses what it is like for siblings on the road; Aldean and Clarkson talk about their vocal collaboration "Don't You Wanna Stay"; reigning CMA Vocal Group of the year Lady Antebellum field questions submitted by fans; Swift talks candidly about her world tour and connecting with fans across the globe; and Shania Twain speaks openly about her personal hurdles, her future, and the overwhelming support of the fans.
Twain also introduces a performance by Sugarland and several other artists step up to introduce their peers including Bentley, McBride, Rascal Flatts, John Rich, Rucker, and Shelton.
The annual event, which celebrated its 40th year in 2011, is unlike any other: four days, 30 hours of autograph signings, 100 hours of live music, hundreds of artists and celebrities, and a party list of thousands of avid, singing and dancing-till-dawn fans. This is the seventh time ABC will broadcast this special, which invites the country to America's biggest Country Music bash.
Originally started as Fan Fair® in 1972, the legendary event has featured performances by every major star in the format. What started with 5,000 fans has grown to a daily attendance of more than 65,000 representing every state and 27 foreign countries.
Tickets for 2012 CMA Music Festival, which will be held Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10, go on sale Saturday, July 30 (10:00 AM/CT).
Fans can order tickets for 2012 CMA Music Festival by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378). To purchase tickets online, visit www.CMAfest.com orwww.Ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Bridgestone Arena Box Office. Prices do not include applicable handling fees. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All sales are final and non-refundable. Four-day ticket package categories correspond to a different level of seating at LP Field. Children 3 years and younger are admitted free.
2012 CMA Music Festival Four Day Ticket Package PricesSeating Level PriceGold Circle $325
Floor $225
Lower Level Premium $225
Lower Level $180
Club Level Premium $180
Club Level $160
Upper Level Reserved $125
Upper Level General Admission $115
The primetime television special, "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock," debuted in 2004 on CBS as a two-hour special highlighting the Festival and Music City. In 2005, the special moved to the ABC Television Network, and expanded to three hours in 2009.
In 2010, the special helped ABC hit a Wednesday summer-high in both Total Viewers (6.0 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.7/5). It also grew by 6% year to year with Women 18-34 (1.8/6 vs. 1.7/5).
"CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" is executive-produced by Robert Deaton. The 2011 CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" was shot in high definition and will be broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.
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