ZZ Top Joins the 'CMT One Country' Benefit Line up on Saturday, October 1 to Assist in Hurricane Relief

(CMT) - Houston-based artists ZZ Top, along with artists Miranda Lambert, Cross Canadian Ragweed and Blaine Larsen have joined the "CMT One Country" benefit concert, premiering on Friday, October 7 at 8 p.m. ET. Previously announced artists include George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson and Martina McBride. All proceeds from "One Country" will benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina. The concert will also be streamed on cmt.com. Staged and produced by veteran concert promoter Louis Messina, "CMT 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 "CMT One Country" are on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com. All Ticketmaster service and convenience charges will also be donated. This concert event is part of CMT's "One Country" pro-social 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. Go to country music's biggest web site at www.CMT.com.