NASHVILLE, TN (CMA) - Heart-warming stories and riveting musical performances are the heart and soul of summer's hottest TV special "CMA
Music Festival: Country Music's Biggest Party," which airs Monday, July 24 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.
"CMA Music Festival is a phenomenon unlike any other and the special aims to capture it all - the unique interaction and relationship between the artists and their fans along with full-tilt performances by some of our format's most compelling stars," said CMA Chief Operating Officer Tammy Genovese.
Added to the list of artists appearing on the special are Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Gary Allan, Dierks Bentley, Sara Evans and Miranda Lambert. Several of today's top hit makers are already scheduled to perform including Brooks & Dunn, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Hank Williams Jr. Additional artists will be announced soon.
CMA Music Festival is about more than the music. For 35 years, the cornerstone of the annual event has been the relationship between the artists, the fans and their mutual love for the music. The special was taped in Nashville June 8-11 during the Festival, a four-day love fest attended by more than 161,000 Country Music enthusiasts from around the world.
In one segment during the special, Brad Paisley hijacks a van-load of surprised visitors for his own personalized tour of Music City. Paisley's humor is evident, but the real treat comes when the van stops to pick up a special guest driver.
Sara Evans befriends a love-struck 24-year-old from Buffalo, N.Y., who enlists Evans' help when he wants to ask his girlfriend to marry him during the Festival. Evans takes the proposal to the next level inviting the young couple on stage during her performance at LP Field with thousands of Country fans on their feet screaming their approval.
"What we love about our artists is their accessibility and sincere desire to connect with the fans," Genovese said. "And what comes across is that anything can happen at CMA Music Festival and you never know who you are going to see, or what could happen next."
"CMA Music Festival: Country Music's Biggest Party" is a CMA production. Robert Deaton is the executive producer, and Gary Halvorson is the director.
2007 CMA Music Festival will take place Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10, in Downtown Nashville and tickets are selling fast. The Gold Circle section is already sold out and fans are encouraged to order early for best available reserved seating.
To order, call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378); visit www.CMAfest.com to download an order form to fax or mail; visit www.ticketmaster.com to buy online or charge-by-phone at (615) 255-9600. Prices do not include applicable handling fees. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All sales are final and non-refundable. Four-day ticket package categories correspond to a different level of reserved seating at LP Field. Children 3 years and younger are admitted FREE.
2007 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL FOUR-DAY TICKET PACKAGE PRICES
LEVEL ADULT 12 & YOUNGER
Gold Circle (Floor) SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
Floor Level $155 $110
Lower Level $135 $95
Club Level $125 $86
For up-to-the-minute information about tickets, travel information, schedules, artists appearing at 2007 CMA Music Festival and more, visit www.CMAfest.com and sign up for CMA Exclusive, CMA's e-newsletter.
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. Fan Fair is a registered trademark of CMA.
