NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CMT/ www.CMT.com.)- CMT has announced an incredible concert event under its pro-social banner "One Country" that will amass some of country music's biggest stars, including George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson and Martina McBride in "ONE COUNTRY," premiering live on CMT, Saturday, October 1 at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT. The acts will perform live at Reliant Stadium in Houston, with all proceeds benefiting victims of Hurricane Katrina.
"The magnitude of this concert reflects the enormous willpower of the country music industry to rebuild and bring the Gulf coast back to life. Our people live to perform and give back to the fans," said Brian Philips,executive vice president and general manager, CMT. "We're fortunate to be able to stage this huge event in the region where the need is the greatest."
Staged and produced by Houston-based concert promoter, Louis Messina, the multi-hour event promises to be a superstar assembly of country music talent. George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson and Martina McBride have agreed to perform, with other talent expected to join the bill in the coming weeks.
"One Country" will be produced entirely with donated equipment and services - from the sound and lights, to the stage, the crews, the artists, security and ushers - all elements are being donated by the concert vendors. Houston's Reliant Stadium has also donated complete use of the facility and all-related services, allowing proceeds to go directly to charity.
Tickets to "One Country" will go on sale Friday, September 16 at 10 a.m. at all Ticketmaster outlets and https://www.ticketmaster.com. All Ticketmaster service and convenience charges will also be donated.
CMT's "One Country" campaign was launched earlier this year and is designed to promote volunteerism on a local and national level by highlighting everyday heroes and raising awareness of the great works of many non-profit organizations. The network's website, CMT.com, provides detailed, localized support for the pro-social effort, providing instant access to "CMT One Country" partners.
CMT, America's No. 1 country music network, carries original programming, specials, and live concerts and events, as well as a mix of videos by established country music artists and new cutting-edge acts, including world premiere exclusive videos. Founded March 6, 1983, CMT, owned and operated by MTV Networks, reaches more than 77.9 million households in the United States.
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