Rapids Jam 2011 Announces Lineup

RAPIDS JAM MUSIC FESTIVAL BRINGS TOP NAMES IN ENTERTAINMENT TO NORTH CAROLINA Three-day country music festival features Top ACM Awards’ Nominees Party Pit Passes to go on sale February 21

Nashville, Tenn. (Tuesday, February 1, 2011) – With the unveiling of the 2011 ACM Awards nominations today comes the announcement of the inaugural Rapids Jam Music Festival line-up for their June 16-18event taking place in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Top names in entertainment such as Willie Nelson, Darius Rucker, and three-time 2011 ACM nominee Lady Antebellum, three-time 2011 ACM nomineeLee Brice, two-time 2011 ACM nominee Sugarland, two-time 2011 ACM nominee Jamey Johnson, 2011 ACM Top New Solo Vocalist nominee Randy Houser and first-time ACM nominee Colt Ford are confirmed for this year’s music festival. For a limited time, the summer’s best entertainment value is available with three-day General Admission (GA) only $99 and single day tickets available for $50 by visiting www.rapidsjam.com. In order to really get attendees excited, Rapids Jam is the first-ever festival to offer Party Pit passes for each artist! Beginning February 21, Party Pit passes will be made available for purchase in addition to the GA ticket. The Party Pit Pass is the fans’ chance to get up close and personal with the artists in front of the stage. Rapids Jam Music Festival Line-up is as follows: Thursday, June 16, 2011 4:15 – 5:15 PM Lee Brice 5:45 – 6:45 PM Randy Houser 7:15 – 8:30 PM Jamey Johnson 9:00 – 10:30 PM Willie Nelson Friday, June 17, 2011 1:30 – 2:30 PM Drew Davis 3:00 – 4:00 PM TBD 4:30 – 5:30 PM LoCash Cowboys 7:30 – 8:45 PM Darius Rucker 9:30 – 11:00 PM Sugarland Saturday, June 18, 2011 1:30 – 2:30 PM TBD 3:00 – 4:00 PM Bucky Covington 4:30 – 5:30 PM Jason Michael Carroll 6:00 – 7:00 PM Colt Ford 7:30 – 8:45 PM Clay Walker 9:30 – 11:00 PM Lady Antebellum Nestled in scenic hills of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, Rapids Jam is an ideal destination for camping enthusiasts, too, with two camping options within close walking proximity of the concert area. Rapids Jam is expected to attract 100,000+ attendees and campers over the three days with cities Roanoke, Raleigh, Greenville, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Richmond, Washington (DC), and more just a few hours away. The festival is also now accepting media credential requests for coverage. For more information, please visit www.rapidsjam.com.