NASHVIL:LE,
TN. (CMA
Music Festival) - 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" 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
