Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Jamey Johnson, and Jake Owen Added To 2009 CMA Music Festival Artist Lineup

Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Jamey Johnson, and Jake Owen Added To 2009 CMA Music Festival Artist Lineup

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The excitement continues to build for 2009 CMA Music Festival as Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Jamey Johnson, Jake Owen, and Taylor Swift are added to the performance lineup for the Nightly Concerts on the VAULT(TM) Concert Stage at LP Field. The four-day festival takes place Thursday through Sunday, June 11-14, in Downtown Nashville.

"We are delighted to add four of Country Music's brightest stars to our incredible talent lineup," said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "Youthful and electrifying, this group of artists bring a new level of energy and excitement to the event that cannot be beat."

Former CMA Horizon Award winner and co-host of the 2008 CMA Music Festival television special, Swift is a triple threat. The talented singer/songwriter can now add acting to her resume after appearing on an episode of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." In addition, Swift was the biggest selling artist of 2008 in any genre of music, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Swift's career record sales now top seven million.

Two-time CMA Award nominee Aldean has sold more than two million albums and is a Music Festival favorite with his high-octane performances. His third album, Wide Open will be available April 7, while the lead single, "She's Country" is currently in the Top 10.

Another two-time CMA Award nominee, Atkins had an astonishing four No. 1 hits from his Platinum selling 2006 album, If You Are Going Through Hell. His current single, "It's America," is a Top 10 hit and his album of the same name will be available Tuesday.

A CMA Award winning songwriter in 2007, Johnson exploded on the scene as an artist in 2008 with his hit "In Color" from his critically acclaimed album That Lonesome Sound. Johnson has also had songs recorded by Trace Adkins, George Jones, and George Strait.

After debuting with a Top 10 single, Owen's sophomore album, Easy Does It, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Country Sales Chart. This will be his first "full band" performance on the VAULT(TM) Concert stage at LP Field as he performed an acoustic set in 2008.

These artists will perform during the Nightly Concerts on the VAULT(TM) Concert Stage at LP Field, along with previously announced performers Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Julianne Hough, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Montgomery Gentry, Brad Paisley, and John Rich. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks. Surprise guests have also become a hallmark of the Festival, enriching an already star-packed lineup

Four-day tickets for 2009 CMA Music Festival are available now. The four-day ticket package includes the Nightly Concerts on the VAULT Concert Stage at LP Field, exclusive access to the Greased Lightning(R) Fan Fair(R) Hall in the Nashville Convention Center, exclusive access to the Photo Lines at LP Field and Riverfront Park, exclusive access to the event shuttle between venues, and a registration bag, with collectible pin, and 2009 souvenir program book.

This is all in addition to the free areas, which include: the Riverfront Park Daytime Stage, Dr Pepper(R)-McDonald's(R) Family Zone in Hilton Park, Chevy(TM) Music Stage at the Sommet Center, Chevy Sports Zone, Fun Zone, Music City Zone in the Public Square, the Fifth Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade, and more.

To order, call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378); visit www.CMAfest.com to download an order form to fax or mail; or visit www.ticketmaster.com to buy online or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000. Prices do not include applicable handling fees. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All sales are final and non-refundable.

   2009 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL FOUR-DAY TICKET PACKAGE PRICES    LEVEL                             ADULT                12 & YOUNGER   Gold Circle (Floor)               SOLD OUT             N/A   Floor (Field)                     SOLD OUT             SOLD OUT   Lower Level                       $155                 $109   Club Level                        $145                 $102   Upper Level: Reserved             $120                 $84   Upper Level: General Admission    $110                 $78    

* NOTE: Please call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) for information on ADA seating, which may be available in Sold Out sections.

A limited number of four-day parking passes for LP Field are available. Call toll-free 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) to order. The price is $31 for cars; $63 for vans/shuttles; and $123 for RVs/motor coaches. Prices do not include handling fee. Spaces are limited, and no overnight parking is allowed. All persons planning to park at LP Field must pre-purchase the parking pass. Free shuttles (for four-day registrants) will run daily between major Festival event locations.

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. Premiere Radio Networks is the official radio broadcaster. Partners include: Chevy: The Official Ride of Country Music; CMT; Dr Pepper(R); Durango Boot(R); Greased Lighting(R); Great American Country (GAC); McDonald's(R); VAULT Citrus Soda; and Wrangler(R): The Exclusive Jean of the CMA Music Festival. Fan Fair(R) is a registered trademark of CMA.

For information, logos and downloadable photos, visit our media-only website, www.CMApress.com. You may also register on this site for media credentials to cover activities during the 2009 CMA Music Festival.

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