Bo Bice To Participate In CMT Camp Nashville Country Music's First Multi-artist Fantasy Camp

Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ CMT Camp Nashville) - During a press conference held at the Gibson Showroom in Nashville, Tennessee, CMT's Top 20 Countdown host Lance Smith revealed a rare opportunity for one hundred country music fans to live out their fantasy of being a country music star. CMT Camp Nashville�, slated to take place in 'Music City' May 21-25, 2009, is the first multi-artist country music fantasy camp of its kind. Campers will experience five days of 'red carpet treatment' in the role of a country star, complete with a stay at the trendy Hotel indigo, a full entourage of roadies, stylists, tour managers, access to top rehearsal halls, private recording studio sessions, songwriting classes, vocal coaching by world-renowned Renee Grant Williams (Dixie Chicks, Faith Hill, Keith Urban), backstage parties at Nashville Palace and Nashville Cowboy, gourmet meals served by Shoney's Catering and the unique exclusive opportunity to learn, jam, hang and perform with country music greats including Bo Bice, Phil Vassar, Lady Antebellum, Ronnie Milsap, John Rich, Darryl Worley, Andy Griggs, Rhett Akins, Deana Carter, Jessica Harp and Henry Paul. The experience will culminate with a Final Showdown, where campers will perform as the opening act for Phil Vassar and Lady Antebellum at the world-famous Wildhorse Saloon. One hundred campers can register on a first-come, first-service basis online at www.campnashville.com or by calling (615) 254-2315.

'This camp is not just for aspiring stars and those with talent. It is about giving one hundred everyday, ordinary country fans a chance to experience their 'inner star.' If all you can play is the cowbell, we invite you to attend and bring your bell,' explained CMT's Lance Smith.

Campers will be featured on the CMT Camp Nashville� website, www.campnashville.com, which provides an online community for participants to share their 'stardom' with the world through feature videos and blogs. Content will also be carried on the Country Weekly website at www.countryweekly.com and on the CMT website at www.campnashville.cmt.com.

Sponsored by CMT, Country Weekly magazine, Hotel indigo, Gibson, Shoney's Catering, Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Wildhorse Saloon, Nashville Palace and Nashville Cowboy, with product support from Vitamin Water, Flip Video and Rock Band, CMT Camp Nashville challenges everyone to 'Country Star Yourself,' and release your 'inner-star.'

'One of the many fun features on the CMT Camp Nashville� website is a 'Country Star Generator.' The generator with provide you with a country name and put your face right onto the body of a country star that you can share with friends. It is a fun way to get the word out on the camp,' said Bruce Stanley of redpepper, a strategic partner of the marketing and publicity team for CMT Camp Nashville.

Founders of CMT Camp Nashville, Joe Lambusta, Lee Bailey and Mick Dolan, made a surprise donation of $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee on behalf of CMT One Country. Bob Jacobs, VP of Resource Development for Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee and Lucia Folk, Director of Public Affairs for CMT proudly accepted the check.

Press conference guests were then treated to a 'red carpet' experience of their own with an acoustic performance by Rhett Akins and Darryl Worley and lunch by Shoney's Catering.
For more information, log onto www.campnashville.com or call (615) 254-2315.