'The CMA Festival artist performer lineup truly reflects the diversity of our format,' said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Operating Officer. 'We have today's hitmakers, legends and rising stars from the worlds of contemporary and traditional Country, bluegrass and more. If you want to experience the best of Country Music, you'll find it everywhere you turn during CMA Festival.
' Performers already announced include Jason Aldean, Bomshel, Catherine Britt, Luke Bryan, Burgess, Carolina Rain, Eric Church, Cole Deggs the Lonesome, 2007 CMA Global Country Artist Award winner Adam Harvey, Heartland, Jypsi, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Blaine Larsen, Little Big Town, The Lost Trailers, Martina McBride, Neal McCoy, McEntire, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jamie O'Neal, Jake Owen, Peck, of the Mississippi, Sugarland, Pam Tillis, Carrie Underwood, The and Chris Young. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks, and surprise artist performances are also being planned. All of the artists and celebrities participating in CMA Festival donate their time and are not compensated for the hours they spend performing, signing autographs and participating in events.
In appreciation of their continued support, CMA created 'Keep the Playing,' a charity program in partnership with the Nashville Alliance for Public Education (NAPE), which donates half the net proceeds from CMA Festival to music education for Nashville 's 73,000 public school students. More than $300,000 was donated from the 2006 CMA Festival. Tickets for 2007 CMA Festival, through Sunday, June 7-10, in Downtown Nashville are available now.
To order tickets for the 2007 CMA Festival call 1-800- CMA -FEST (262-3378); visit www.CMAfest.com to download an order form to fax or mail; visit www.
ticketmaster.com to buy online or charge-by-phone at (615) 255-9600. Four-day ticket packages include the Nightly Concerts at LP Field; Daily Concerts on the Greased Lightning Riverfront Stages; daily admittance to the Fan Fair (Exhibit Hall) featuring the Acoustic Corner; Crisco Family Zone; Fun Zone; The Chevy Sports Zone; CMA Festival After Hours; free in-town shuttles; the CMA Festival Program Book; CMA Festival pin; special discounts to area attractions, restaurants, shops, and more.
Prices do not include applicable handling fees. Ticket prices 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 the CMA Exclusive e-news.
Once again in 2007, performances at the CMA Festival will be filmed for a two-hour, ABC Television Network special that will air later this summer. CMA Festival is organized and produced by the Country Association. CMA Board member Tony Conway is the Executive Producer of CMA Festival.
Premiere Networks is the official radio broadcaster. Chevy. The Official Ride of Country Music.
Additional promotional partners include Borders Books Music, Crisco, Greased Lightning Cleaning Products, Festivals and Wrangler. Fan Fair is a registered trademark of CMA.
