Big & Rich to Perform on 'Good Morning America' and 'The 41st Annual CMA Awards' -- Both Performances are Live From Nashville on the ABC Television Network

Big & Rich to Perform on 'Good Morning America' and 'The 41st Annual CMA Awards' -- Both Performances are Live From Nashville on the ABC Television Network

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Wake up and then celebrate into the night with Big & Rich. The CMA Awards multiple nominated duo will perform on ABC's "Good Morning America" Wednesday, Nov. 7, and they are also scheduled to perform that night during "The 41st Annual CMA Awards" live from Nashville on the ABC Television Network.

The "Good Morning America" concert event will take place on The Chevy Stage at the Sommet Center's outside plaza at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Avenue in Nashville and is presented by Chevrolet. ABC's "Good Morning America" will also celebrate "The 41st Annual CMA Awards," airing later that night (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) live from the Sommet Center in Nashville.

"With Big & Rich performing on 'Good Morning America' you can leave the caffeine in the coffee pot," said CMA Chief Operating Officer Tammy Genovese. "What a great way to jump start the day and then tune in that night for their performance on the CMA Awards. It's Big & Rich from sun up to sun down!"

John Rich commented, "Tammy's correct -- we are bringing two shots of espresso your way with a little Big & Rich on 'Good Morning America' to kick start your day, and we continue the party well into the night when we are back on the CMA Awards."

"Brothers and sisters, November 7 will be Big & Rich day on ABC!" continued Big Kenny Alphin. "We are extremely honored to be nominated for Duo and Single of the Year. The CMA Awards have always been Country Music's Biggest Night. To be part of it, in addition to being on 'GMA' that morning, all I can say is that we are thrilled to bring Country Music to America all day long."

Rich and Big Kenny scored multiple CMA Awards nominations in 2007 including Vocal Duo and Single of the Year for "Lost In This Moment" (which they also produced). Rich was also nominated as a songwriter with Keith Anderson and Rodney Clawson for "Lost In This Moment," Big & Rich's first No. 1 single.

The world was introduced to the genre-bending duo with the release of their 2004 triple-Platinum, No. 1 debut release Horse Of A Different Color, which spawned their career-launching hit "Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)."

Their 2005 CD Comin' To Your City, also achieved Platinum status, fueled by the CMA Awards nominated poignant song "8th of November." Their current release, Between Raising Hell And Amazing Grace, also debuted at No. 1 on the Country charts and includes "Lost In This Moment,' their fastest-rising single of their career.

Country Music enthusiasts have an opportunity to experience the excitement of "Country Music's Biggest Night(TM)" in person. "Good Morning America" launched a sweepstakes on ABCnews.com today to win two (2) tickets to the 2007 CMA Awards and two (2) tickets to "Good morning America" for the Big & Rich concert. Go to ABCnews.com for details on how to enter.

"Chevy is proud to be 'the Official Ride of Country Music'," said Kim Kosak, Chevrolet General Director of Advertising and Sales Promotion. "Big & Rich are longtime friends of Chevrolet. We've sponsored their concert tours, featured them in our annual 'Year in Country Music' calendar and we're thrilled to welcome them back to the Chevy Stage for a high energy live performance on 'Good Morning America.'"

Performers previously announced for the 2007 CMA Awards include Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Eagles, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, George Strait, Sugarland, Josh Turner, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban.

Tickets for the 2007 CMA Awards are on sale now and can be purchased by logging on to www.ticketmaster.com; calling (615) 255-9600; or in person at the Sommet Center box office, 501 Broadway (corner of Broadway and Fifth Avenue, in Nashville). Ticket prices begin at $164 (excluding applicable service/handling fees), with prices increasing depending on seating level.

"The 41st Annual CMA Awards" is a production of the Country Music Association. Walter C. Miller is the Executive Producer, and Robert Deaton is the Producer. Paul Miller is the Director. The special will be shot in high definition and broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.

ABC News' "Good Morning America" is anchored by Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts. Chris Cuomo is the news anchor and Sam Champion is the weather anchor. The morning news program airs live from 7:00-9:00 AM/EDT, Monday through Friday, on the ABC Television Network. Jim Murphy is the senior executive producer and Tom Cibrowski is the executive producer of ABC News' "Good Morning America."

Chevrolet is one of America's best-known and best-selling automotive brands. With the largest dealer network in the United States, Chevy is the leader in full-size trucks and the leader in sales of vehicles priced $35,000 and above. Chevy delivers expressive design, spirited performance and great value with standard features usually found only on more expensive vehicles. For more information please visit www.chevrolet.com.

Premiere Radio Networks is the official radio packager of the CMA Awards, including a stereo-radio simulcast of the gala event. American Airlines is the official airline of the 2007 CMA Awards. Chevy: The Official Ride of Country Music. Mary Kay(R) is the Official Beauty Sponsor. Additional promotional partners include Borders(R) Books & Music, Carl Black Chevrolet, Gibson Guitar(R), Greased Lightning(R) Cleaning Products, Mr. Coffee(R) and The Yankee Candle Company.

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