Kenny Chesney to open the Amphitheater
Dedication of venue led by mayor ends with fireworks
Kenny Chesney
Published: Friday, December 17, 2010 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 11:51 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 11:51 p.m.
Kenny Chesney, with his pal and frequent musical partner Uncle Kracker, will open the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater with a concert March 31.
“I think it clearly shows the determination of our city and Red Mountain Entertainment (the
Birmingham-based agency which books and consults with the amphitheater) to make this a first-class facility,” Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox said. “It’s not just that Kenny Chesney is a big star, but that he crosses genres, which is important to us in building a diverse lineup. And it’s especially showing faith in a smaller facility such as ours.”
The official announcement was made Thursday night at an amphitheater dedication ceremony for box holders, sponsors, media and those who worked on the project. The dedication was led by Maddox and Red Mountain Entertainment’s Gary Weinberger from the stage where a 30-foot decorated cedar had been erected.
The announcement of Chesney’s concert was capped with a fireworks display.
The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, which will seat about 7,500, is a smaller venue than the country superstar generally plays, but not an indication that his star is fading. Chesney has won Billboard Touring Awards, based on ticket sales, as Best Package Tour for the last five years. He’s performed at NFL stadiums, won four consecutive Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year Awards, had 20 No. 1 hits, including the recent “The Boys of Fall,” and sold more than 27 million albums.
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