33,268 FANS RUMBLE TO MAKE COUNTRY THUNDER WISCONSIN THE BIGGEST FESTIVAL EVENT TO DATE

Reserve Your 2013 Tickets Today

Twin Lakes, WI (July 24, 2012) – This past weekend, Twin Lakes, Wis., became the premiere destination for country music fans, as Country Thunder music festival took place with a stellar line-up including Toby Keith, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes, Big & Rich, Luke Bryan, Easton Corbin, Brantley Gilbert, along with 15 additional acts. Now with the dust settling from the capacity crowd of 33,268 people onsite, plans for 2013 are already underway.

In addition to the award-winning music selection, Country Thunder offered a full-fan experience with activities ranging from helicopter rides to mechanical bull riding and the human slingshot to an array of food and specialty item vendors. Three stages kept music flowing from noon to 2 am daily, including theGreat American Country Thunder stagewhere local bands and bluegrass favoritesThe Roys jammed out daily and the after-hours Electric Thunder stage whereJason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Big Kenny of Big & Rich, Two Foot Fred and GAC’s Storme Warren either spun records, body surfed or just had an overall good time.

If you missed the action because tickets were SOLD OUT, don’t delay and get your 4-Day tickets for 2013 now for the low price of $99. Reserved (RSVD) tickets are available for purchase starting at $300 for those looking for the premium Country Thunder experience, which includes access to all four days of the festival, seating directly in front of the stage and RSVD parking close to the festival entrance. Tickets and camping are available at www.countrythunder.com or call (866) 802-6418.

Country Thunder information is also available via the Country Thunder smart phone app. This app will be your guide to all things Country Thunder and includes access to site maps, pictures, schedules, artists’ information and more.

Download the Country app here for all Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch): http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/country-thunder-2012/id516135151?mt=8 and download here for all Android devices:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seedlabs.countrythunder

COUNTRY THUNDER WEEKEND FUN FACTS:
1.3 Million Kernels of Popcorn Popped
8,467 Country Thunder T-Shirts Sold
10,963 Lemonades Sold
18,868 Hand-Dipped Corn Dogs Eaten
12,970 Pictures Taken at the GAC (Great American Country) Television Bus
23,756 People Danced Under the Electric Thunder Tent
5,439 Cowboy Hats Sold
7,902 Funnel Cakes Eaten
48,074 Bags of Ice Used
73,971 Rolls of Toilet Paper
68 Tons of Garbage
17,759 Hamburgers Served
18,033 Hot Dogs Served

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