The Stars Will Shine at the Nightly Concerts at The Coliseum During CMA Music Festival

The Stars Will Shine at the Nightly Concerts at The Coliseum During CMA Music Festival

Miranda Lambert, Kenny Rogers, Sugarland, Van Zant and Trisha Yearwood Join Nightly Concerts Lineup

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The race is on as to whether there will be more stars in the sky or onstage at the Nightly Concerts at The Coliseum during the 2005 CMA Music Festival, as Miranda Lambert, Kenny Rogers, Sugarland, Van Zant and Trisha Yearwood join the star-packed artist performance lineup. "Country Music's Biggest Party(TM)" runs Thursday through Sunday, June 9-12, in Downtown Nashville.

"Where else but CMA Music Festival can the fans can see the legends, superstars and today's hottest new Country Music acts all in one place," said Ed Benson, CMA Executive Director. "Whether an attendee purchases a single night concert ticket or a four-day pass to the entire event, the Nightly Concert lineup is a Country Music lover's dream."

Superstar singer/actor Rogers has received five CMA Awards during his prestigious career, including both Male Vocalist and Album of the Year (for The Gambler) in 1979. His most recent album, 42 Ultimate Hits, recently was certified Gold by the RIAA. Yearwood, who will release her highly-anticipated new album Jasper Country (featuring her new single "Georgia Rain") on Sept. 13, has received three CMA Awards including two consecutive wins as Female Vocalist of the Year in 1997 and 1998.

"Nashville Star" fan-favorite Lambert released her critically-acclaimed debut album Kerosene earlier this year, featuring the hit single "Me and Charlie Talking." The trio known as Sugarland also released their self-titled debut album this year, featuring the hit singles "Baby Girl" and "Something More." Van Zant's debut album, Get Right With The Man, featuring the hit single "Help Somebody," will be in-stores on May 10. The brother duo have been members of Southern Rock royalty for years fronting for 38 Special (Donnie) and Lynyrd Skynyrd (Johnny).

The artists named above join a stellar lineup of previously announced artists who will perform during the Nightly Concerts at The Coliseum including Trace Adkins; Dierks Bentley; Big & Rich with a special guest appearance by Cowboy Troy; Diamond Rio; Sara Evans; Josh Gracin; Jo Dee Messina; Craig Morgan; Rascal Flatts; LeAnn Rimes; Julie Roberts; Blake Shelton; Travis Tritt; Keith Urban; Phil Vassar; Gretchen Wilson; and Lee Ann Womack; with more artists to be announced soon.

The Nightly Concerts at The Coliseum (home of the NFL's Tennessee Titans) begin each night at 7:30 PM/CDT (with Pre-Show activities beginning at 7:00 PM/CDT on Thurs., June 9, only), and feature non-stop entertainment with state-of-the-art production on dual stages with fireworks at the conclusion of each show.

The artist lineups for the Nightly Concerts at The Coliseum are as follows (with more additions to be announced in the coming weeks):

Thursday, June 9: Dierks Bentley, LeAnn Rimes, Julie Roberts, Sugarland, Keith Urban, Phil Vassar and Lee Ann Womack

Friday, June 10: Sara Evans, Josh Gracin, Craig Morgan, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton and Travis Tritt

Saturday, June 11: Trace Adkins, Miranda Lambert, Jo Dee Messina, Kenny Rogers and Trisha Yearwood

Sunday, June 12: Big & Rich with Special Guest Appearance by Cowboy Troy, Diamond Rio, Van Zant and Gretchen Wilson

Advance-purchase tickets for each nightly show at The Coliseum cost $30 plus applicable handling fees, and can be purchased through the CMA Music Festival Box Office at the Gaylord Entertainment Center, 501 Broadway, Nashville, Tenn., or toll-free at 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378). Tickets will also be available through Ticketmaster at (615) 255-9600, at www.ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. Ticket prices are subject to change.

Single concert tickets will also be sold during CMA Music Festival at The Coliseum ticket office beginning Thursday, June 9.

A limited amount of on-site pay parking ($8 per vehicle) will be available nightly at The Coliseum in Lots E and F, just across the Woodland Street Bridge. This parking is not available for pre-purchase. It is only available for purchase on-site on a first-come, first-serve basis after 5:00 PM on Thursday and Friday (June 9-10), and all-day Saturday and Sunday (June 11-12). Ample paid surface lots and parking garages are available in Downtown Nashville, conveniently accessible to The Coliseum via the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge.

The single-night concert tickets are only good for performances at The Coliseum and do not include admittance to the Daily Concerts at Greased Lightning(R) Daytime Stages or the Wrangler(R) Fan Fair (Exhibit Hall). Single-day tickets to the Daily Concerts at Greased Lightning(R) Daytime Stages will only be available at the gate to Riverfront Park during the event for $14, with children 6 and younger admitted free. Admittance to the Wrangler(R) Fan Fair (Exhibit Hall) is included in four-day ticket packages only.

Four-day ticket packages are on sale now. Packages are divided into four categories, based on the level of reserved seating at The Coliseum (the Gold Circle and Floor Level ticket packages are already sold out). Four-day ticket packages include the Nightly Concerts at The Coliseum; Daily Concerts at Greased Lightning(R) Daytime Stages; daily admittance to the Wrangler(R) Fan Fair (Exhibit Hall) featuring the Acoustic Corner; Bush's(R) Baked Beans Family Zone; Fun Zone; Sports Zone and performance stage; CMA Music Festival After Hours(TM); free in-town shuttles; the CMA Music Festival Program Book; CMA Music Festival pin; special discounts to area attractions, restaurants, shops and more.

LEVEL Full Price 14 and younger Gold Circle SOLD OUT N/A Floor (Field) SOLD OUT SOLD OUT Lower Level $125 $86 Club Level $125 $86

** Note: Please call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) for information on ADA Seating, which may still be available in SOLD OUT sections.

Four-day ticket packages for CMA Music Festival are easy to purchase. Order over the phone by calling toll-free, 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. Prices do not include applicable handling fees. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All sales are final and non-refundable.

A limited number of four-day parking passes for The Coliseum are available by phone order only. Call toll-free 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) to order. The price is $28 for cars; $60 for vans/shuttles; and $120 for RVs/motor coaches. Spaces are limited and no overnight parking is allowed. Free shuttles run all day between major Festival event locations.

For up-to-the-minute information about tickets, travel information, schedules, artists appearing and more, visit www.CMAfest.com and sign up for e-news or purchase official CMA Music Festival merchandise.

2005 CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. CMA Board member Tony Conway is the Executive Producer of CMA Music Festival. MJI Programming, a division of Premiere Radio Networks, is the official radio broadcaster. Chevy, An American Revolution, is the official automotive partner of the CMA Music Festival. Promotional partners include Bush's(R) Baked Beans, Camping World(R), CremeSavers(R) candies, Coca-Cola(R), Crisco(R), Greased Lightning(R), NBC Daytime and Wrangler(R). Fan Fair is a registered trademark of CMA.

Source: Country Music Association

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