RODNEY CROWELL AND HIS ALL-STAR FRIENDS RELEASE "SONGS FROM QUARANTINE" BENEFITTING MUSIC HEALTH ALLIANCE - TWO WEEKS ONLY!

13-song Compilation of Rarities Available for a Limited Time

Features Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal & The Milk Carton Kids, Ry Cooder, Elvis Costello, Ronnie Dunn, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Joe Henry, John Hiatt, Taj Mahal, Jeff Tweedy, Keith Urban and Lucinda Williams

Grammy-winning artist and long-time Music Health Alliance supporter, Rodney Crowell, has enlisted a number of his all-star friends, including Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal & The Milk Carton Kids, Ry Cooder, Elvis Costello, Ronnie Dunn, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Joe Henry, John Hiatt, Taj Mahal, Jeff Tweedy, Keith Urban and Lucinda Williams for "Songs From Quarantine", a digital compilation of rarities available for only two weeks exclusively on Bandcamp at https://smarturl.it/SongsFromQuarantine.

This unique collection features fan-favorite songs in their raw form, performed by the artists who wrote and/or recorded them. Proceeds from this star-studded, limited edition 13-song download will benefit the work of non-profit Music Health Alliance (MHA) and its continued work to provide free healthcare advocacy and support to the music community nationwide, including critical mental health and COVID-19 resources in addition to access to healthcare, medicines, diagnostic tests and more.

Crowell, an MHA board member, said: “The good folks at Music Health Alliance work tirelessly on behalf of our nationwide music community. Their selfless contributions have had a profound effect on the lives of countless musician’s families. This little homemade compilation is the least we could do to show our deep appreciation for everything they do.”

Rodney Crowell and Friends’ "Songs From Quarantine" features:

Ry Cooder – “Baby Started Wearing Her Mask”
Elvis Costello – “Maud Gone Wrong”
Emmylou Harris – “Gold”
Jeff Tweedy – “Even I Can See” (Demo)
Keith Urban – “Polaroid”
Taj Mahal – “Sitting On Top Of The World”
Lucinda Williams – “When The Way Gets Dark”
Steve Earle – “Time Is Never On Our Side”
Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal and The Milk Carton Kids – “Western Wall”
Rodney Crowell – “She’s Back In Town”
Joe Henry – “Mission”
John Hiatt – “Goin’ Back To Nashville”
Ronnie Dunn - “Train To Glory”

Crowell is already at work on the star-studded follow up, Songs from Quarantine: Volume 2, also set to benefit Music Health Alliance. More details will be shared soon.

Download and listen to "Songs From Quarantine" at https://smarturl.it/SongsFromQuarantine

For additional information about Music Health Alliance, visit musichealthalliance.com

WIN A SIGNED COPY OF THE NEW KEITH URBAN CD, "RIPCORD"

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. A WINNER HAS BEEN CHOSEN AND HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENTRIES! STAY TUNED FOR MORE GIVEAWAYS!

It's giveaway time again! As a way of giving back, we do giveaways from time to time just to say thank you for supporting not only us, but for supporting those who create the music we share.

We've teamed with Keith Urban to give away a signed copy of one of this year's best releases, his brand new cd "Ripcord". This is Keith's best work to date and really getting great reviews both from the industry insiders and fans!

To enter, tweet us at @lovinlyrics or leave us a Facebook comment with your favorite Keith Urban song or personal memory of meeting Keith using hashtag #RipcordCD and we'll enter you in the drawing. We'll be drawing the random winner on Wednesday, May 18! Good luck!

Keith Urban’s Ripcord Track Listing

1. “Gone Tomorrow (Here Today)” (Jeff Bhasker, Samuel Tyler Johnson, Keith Urban)

2. “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16″ (Shane McAnally, Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne)

3. “Wasted Time” (Greg Wells, J Hart, Keith Urban)

4. “Habit of You” (K-Kov, Jackson Morgan)

5. “Sun Don’t Let Me Down” (Nile Rodgers, busbee, Armando Christian Perez, Keith Urban)

6. “Getting’ in the Way” (Emily Weisband, Jordan Reynolds, David Hodges)

7. “Blue Ain’t Your Color” (Steven Lee Olsen, Hillary Lindsey, Clint Lagerberg)

8. “The Fighter” (busbee, Keith Urban)

9. “Break on Me” (Jon Nite, Ross Copperman)

10. “Your Body” (busbee, Keith Urban)

11. “That Could Still Be Us” (Jason Duke, Jesse Lee, Jonathan Price)

12. “Worry ‘Bout Nothin'” (Chris Tompkins, Rodney Clawson, Josh Kear)

KEITH URBAN ANNOUNCED AS 2016 CRS HUMANITARIAN AWARD RECIPIENT

The Country Radio Broadcasters have announced Keith Urban as the recipient of the 2016 CRS Artist Humanitarian Award, to be presented during the opening ceremonies of Country Radio Seminar on Feb. 8, 2016. Last year’s Artist Humanitarian Award recipient, Lady Antebellum, will be on hand to present Urban with this year’s award.

The CRB Artist Humanitarian Award was created in 1990 by the organization’s board to honor Country music artists who have exhibited exceptional humanitarian efforts during their career.

CRS Executive Director, Bill Mayne comments, “Keith Urban is a true humanitarian who gives out of love, passion, spirit, and generosity. It's been an honor to witness quietly from the sidelines, the amount of time, talent, and passion that Keith has selflessly given over his life and career. The impact and reach of his generosity has effected so many and is so broad in scope and depth – his is a bar of humanitarian effort, that we all can be inspired by!”

Over the years, Urban has been a strong supporter of numerous benefit concerts, including the annual “All For The Hall” Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum benefit concerts, which has raised nearly $3 million in proceeds.  In addition, he’s been and remains a supporter of The Grammy in the Schools program, Mr. Holland’s Opus Fund and was recently named the first Ambassador of the CMA Foundation.

He is a continued supporter of the “Make A Wish” Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. As an advisory board member at St. Jude, Urban has visited the hospital and produces a calendar each year with all net proceeds going to St. Jude. Since their inception in 2003, these calendars have raised more than $850,000 for the life-saving mission of the hospital.

Following the 2010 Nashville flood, he was very active in the relief efforts and participated in the re-opening of the Grand Ole Opry House, Marty Stuart’s “Late Night Jam,” GAC and Vince Gill telethons; all to raise funds for flood relief.

Additionally, he has supported our nation’s troops and the Navy SEALS Foundation. Urban donated to the foundation his share of artist and publishing royalties from his song “For You,” which reached a total of $300,000.

He was also the first Ambassador for the CMA Foundation’s Education Program and has donated from his line, URBAN guitars, to five Music Education Matters partner programs across the country, including programs in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York City and San Francisco. He’s also donated URBAN guitars to the Grammy Foundation and its MusiCares program, as well as donating proceeds from the guitars to Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation to keep musical instruments in schools.

Past recipients of the Artist Humanitarian Award have included Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Trace Adkins, Randy Owen, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Reba, Vince Gill, Garth Brooks and Charlie Daniels, among others.

For more information on Keith Urban, visit www.keithurban.net. For more information on Country Radio Seminar, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.

KEITH URBAN’S ALL 4 THE HALL RETURNS TO BRIDGESTONE MAY 6

“SONGTELLERS (A LARGE INTIMATE EVENING)” WILL FEATURE PERFORMANCES BY URBAN, VINCE GILL, BRANTLEY GILBERT, BRETT ELDREDGE, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, DAVID NAIL, DEANA CARTER, KACEY MUSGRAVES, KIP MOORE, LEE ANN WOMACK WITH BUDDY MILLER, MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER, REBA McENTIRE AND RONNIE MILSAP

KEITH URBAN and VINCE GILL Return as the Show’s Musical Directors

Tickets on Sale Friday, April 4, at 10:00 a.m. CST

NASHVILLE, TN. (March 24, 2014) -- Four-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban and Country Music Hall of Fame member Vince Gill will return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, May 6, for We’re All 4 the Hall, a concert to benefit the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Reserved seating tickets, which are priced at $35 and $50 (does not include Ticketmaster surcharge), will go on sale April 4 at 10:00 a.m. CST and are available at ticketmaster.com, the Bridgestone Arena box office or by calling 800-745-3000. A limited number of VIP ticket packages will also go on sale on April 4 at Ticketmaster.com. (Complete ticket purchase information is below.)

This year’s All 4 the Hall theme, Songtellers (A LARGE Intimate Evening) will feature performances from Urban, Gill, Brantley Gilbert, Brett Eldredge, Carrie Underwood, David Nail, Deana Carter, Kacey Musgraves, Kip Moore, Lee Ann Womack with Buddy Miller, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Reba McEntire, and Ronnie Milsap.  The concert’s theme will have each artist perform songs that they’ve recorded and/or written, or a classic...and they'll tell a story about the song. Why they wrote it.  Why they recorded it and what it means to them.

“I think this is going to be an extremely unique and revealing night for everyone,” said Urban.  “Not only are we going to see extraordinary 'one of a kind' performances, but we’re going to hear some stories that just may have us hearing these well known songs in a whole new way."

Funds raised through the All 4 the All concerts support of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s preservation efforts, exhibitions and educational programs that teach audiences about the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music. In addition, Urban has teamed up again with Rally.org to help fans raise funds for the Country Music Hall of Fame and to compete for prizes including VIP tickets.  For more information go to keithurban.net.

“The first four All 4 the Hall concerts have netted more than $2 million,” said Museum Director Kyle Young. “They continue to be our most successful fundraisers, with the proceeds helping to fund the care of our unrivaled collection, exhibitions, educational programs and more. The museum appreciates the generosity and unwavering support that Keith Urban and Vince Gill continue to display for our institution and for this genre of music. Fans eagerly anticipate this show, expecting, and getting, a unique, entertaining, and world-class line-up that only Keith and Vince can inspire. This year’s concert will not disappoint.”

Reserved Seating Tickets

Tickets ($35 and $50, plus a Ticketmaster surcharge and a facility fee) go on sale April 4 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, the Bridgestone Arena box office or by phone at (800) 745-3000.  Phone, Internet and outlet orders are subject to a convenience fee.

Museum members enjoy a special presale ticket opportunity for the event; revenue from the membership program supports the museum’s mission.

2014 VIP PACKAGE LEVELS AND OFFERINGS

“Lyric” Package

$3,500 for one ticket (A portion of this package is tax deductible to support the preservation of country music)

Invitation for one to a VIP dinner the evening of Monday, May 5 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.  Will include private, after-hours access to Museum exhibits; and intimate, acoustic performance from hit songwriters.
One Premium Floor Concert Seat for Tuesday, May 6 A4TH concert
Entry to Bridgestone Arena at exclusive VIP entrance
Commemorative VIP Laminate
Meet & greet for one with Keith Urban before the concert on May 6 (timing TBD), which includes an individual photo
Framed 8x10 Meet & Greet picture mailed to your house one week after the concert
Invitation for purchaser and one guest to the Post-Concert Party on May 6 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
One Keith Urban autographed electric guitar; and guitar pick set
One commemorative Hatch Show Print event poster autographed by Keith Urban and Vince Gill
One $50 iTunes gift card
One “Friends & Family” membership to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, which includes unlimited free admission for the entire household to the Museum and most public programs for one year (valued at $100)

“Melody” Package

$2,500 for one ticket (A portion of this package is tax deductible to support the preservation of country music)

10 packages available

Invitation for one to a VIP dinner the evening of Monday, May 5 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.  Will include private, after-hours access to Museum exhibits; and intimate, acoustic performance from hit songwriters.
One Premium Floor Concert Seat for Tuesday, May 6 A4TH concert
Entry to Bridgestone Arena at exclusive VIP entrance
Meet & greet for one with Keith Urban before the concert on May 6 (timing TBD), which includes a group photo
Commemorative VIP Laminate
Invitation for purchaser and one guest to the Post-Concert Party on May 6 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
One commemorative Hatch Show Print event poster autographed by Keith Urban and Vince Gill
One “Friends & Family” membership to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, which includes unlimited free admission for the entire household to the Museum and most public programs for one year (valued at $100)

“Rhythm” Package

$200 for one ticket (A portion of this package is tax deductible to support the preservation of country music)

60 packages available

One Floor Concert Seat for Tuesday, May 6 A4TH concert
Entry to Bridgestone Arena at exclusive VIP entrance
Commemorative VIP laminate
One commemorative Hatch Show Print event poster
One “Individual Membership” to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, which includes unlimited free admission for one to the Museum and most public programs for one year (valued at $40)

PHOTO: NATALIE STOVALL STRIKES A POSE AT KEITH URBAN'S INSTAGRAM PARTY

New artist Natalie Stovall attended an Instagram party hosted by Keith Urban last week where everyone had a chance to relax after the rush of the CMA Awards.  Doesn't look like she's in a rush to go home, does it?

Pictured Left to Right: Natalie Stovall, Keith Urban, Ella Mae Brown

FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE SET TO PERFORM AT 2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS

ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS LIGHT UP THE STAGE AT THE ‘2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS’ -CARRIE UNDERWOOD, DARIUS RUCKER, FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, GEORGE STRAIT, JASON ALDEAN, KEITH URBAN AND LADY ANTEBELLUM TO PERFORM

 

 NASHVILLE – May 21, 2013 – The 2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS is turning up the volume as Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Florida Georgia Line, George Strait, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum will perform during this year’s live show on Wednesday, June 5 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com. They will join country superstars Hunter Hayes, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Pistol Annies and Taylor Swift, who were announced as performers last week. Presenters will be announced soon.

 Fans can vote online now at CMT.com, and on their mobile device at CMT Mobile or the CMT Insider app available on iPhone, iPad and Android now through June 2 to determine the winners. The six finalists for VIDEO OF THE YEAR will be announced at the beginning of the live show and fans can then vote at CMT.com, CMT mobile, on the CMT Insider app and via text message throughout

the live telecast (ET/CT only) to determine the night’s big winner.

 Prior to the main event, the hottest stars in country, rock and pop culture entertainment will step out in their designer best at the 2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS RED CARPET, hosted by CMT’s Cody Alan, Katie Cook and Allison DeMarcus LIVE on Wednesday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com. The CMT hosts will report live from the star-studded red carpet with exclusive interviews, candid moments and a first look at the fashion choices of the night’s biggest stars.

Veteran live event producer Michael Dempsey returns to executive produce the 2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS alongside director Joe DeMaio. John Hamlin and Margaret Comeaux serve as executive producers for CMT.

JOHN FOGERTY AND KEITH URBAN RECORD "ALMOST SATURDAY NIGHT"

 

When John Fogerty was approached with the idea to "get a bunch of the people that you really love and do your songs," his new album 'Wrote A Song For Everyone' came to life.

One of the classics on the album, "Almost Saturday Night," was a song written by John in, "a really dark time for me, and yet I wrote this cheerful song right in the middle of it."

The song has a great deal of meaning for him, which is why John decided to give country superstar and legend Keith Urban a call to join him on the track for his new album 'Wrote A Song For Everyone.' Urban brings a new blast of energy with his guitar, banjo and unique sound. John said Keith, "is an incredible monster musician, probably the greatest musician on this record."

The respect is mutual for these two musicians. In Keith's interview below he describes the emotions that took place in the studio while recording "Almost Saturday Night." He says, "There's nothing like being in the studio, you've got the headphones on, and suddenly there's John's voice…That was a real magical moment for me."

"The two had the "best time doing this song," and the finished product shows it. Play the video below to step into the studio with John Fogerty and Keith Urban, and watch footage of the behind-the-scenes work that went into the making of the track.

  You can pre-order the album here now, on iTunes or Amazon prior to the release on May 28th!

MOST MEMORABLE OPRY MOMENTS OF 2012

The Opry never ceases to give us memories that we won't soon forget and 2012 is no different. Below are the top 5 moments that took place on the historic stage.
#1 - Keith Urban Surprise Grand Ole Opry Member Invitation

#2 - RASCAL FLATTS - "HE AIN'T THE LEAVIN' KIND"

#3 - VINCE GILL - "GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN"

#4 - BRAD PAISLEY'S SURPRISE QUESTION TO DARIUS RUCKER

#5 - BARRY GIBB'S OPRY DEBUT - "HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART"

BEST UPCOMING TOUR PROMO VIDEO EVER! KEITH URBAN, LITTLE BIG TOWN, AND DUSTIN LYNCH ARE COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU!

This has to be the best and most creative way we've ever seen an artist promote an upcoming tour. We think you'll agree. Be sure to keep your ears open and see if Keith Urban and his posse, Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch, are coming to your area!

VIDEO: Keith Urban ... Come on Down, You're the Next Member of the Grand Ole Opry!

Country's favorite Aussie, Keith Urban, was given the official invitation to add his name to country's most prestigous and revered royal family by becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry during last night's All For The Hall concert at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. During the middle of the show, Opry members Diamond Rio, The Oak Ridge Boys, Rascal Flatts and the show's co-host Vince Gill surprised Urban with a black duffel bag containing the coveted Opry microphone stand.

"How beautiful to have this happen tonight," said Urban. "This means the world to me." Keith Urban's induction will be held on April 21 at 8pm CT as part of the live premiere of the new GAC series Noteworthy At The Opry. He will make country music history by being the first Opry member born and raised outside of North America.

John Fogerty Album on the Way Features Country Mega-Stars!

CCR's John Fogerty has a new album on the way called "Wrote a Song For Everyone" and it features some of country music's finest as his musical guests. Artists featured on the project are Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban. This project will be Fogerty's first from Vanguard and it's being called "a celebration of Fogerty's iconic songbook." Other non country artists featured on the cd will be Dawes, Foo Fighters, My Morning Jacket and Bob Seger. Look for the album out this fall.

EVENT (NASHVILLE, TN): Tues April 10 - WE'RE ALL FOR THE HALL FEATURING KEITH URBAN, VINCE GILL AND MORE (Rescheduled Date)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS - LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Bridgestone Arena

Nashville, TN

Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 7:30 PM 

Scheduled to Perform:

Keith Urban

Vince Gill

Rascal Flatts

Alison Krauss and Union Station

Little Big Town

The Oak Ridge Boys

Ticket Prices:

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 US $32.50 Ticket + US $10.70 Fees/Additional Taxes = US $43.20

Keith Urban's "Act of Valor"

 

Keith Urban's, "For You," will be the feature song in the closing credits of the upcoming military drama/thriller, "Act Of Valor". The song is Keith's first composition for a movie. "I love the challenge of writing for a film," says Urban. "After seeing 'Act Of Valor', my co-writer Monty Powell and I wanted to capture the essence of not only what these men and women do so extraordinarily, but how that relates to all of us." The film follows a group of Navy SEALs as they intertwine and balance serving their country with  their life back home. The soundtrack hits shelves Feb. 21. Stay tuned for details on other participating country artists to be announced soon!

Keith Urban Undergoing Throat Surgery; All for the Hall Concert Postponed

Keith Urban is undergoing throat surgery at the end of this month to remove a polyp on his vocal chords. Although the procedure is outpatient, it does require the postponement of January 18th's All For The Hall benefit concert. Keith will honor all one-song performance commitments leading up to the procedure. All other appearances will be rescheduled in 2012.

KEITH URBAN, RASCAL FLATTS, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, JASON ALDEAN, ERIC CHURCH, DIERKS BENTLEY, SARA EVANS & MORE PRIMED TO ROCK THE 3RD ANNUAL BAYOU COUNTRY SUPERFEST AT LSU’S TIGER STADIUM IN BATON ROUGE, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND (MAY 26 & 27)

Reserved-Seat Tickets in Two-Day Packages On Sale October 20

Special Room Rates Available at Baton Rouge Hotels

October 12, 2011 (Baton Rouge, LA)—The much-anticipated talent lineup for the 3rd annual Bayou CountrySuperfest was announced today and brings together an unprecedented gathering of Country's greatest stars, including Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Dierks Bentley, Sara Evans, Little Big Town, Joe Nichols, and Jerrod Niemann. Scheduled over Memorial Day Weekend 2012 (Saturday, May 26 & Sunday, May 27), Bayou Country Superfest turns Louisiana State University’s famed Tiger Stadium into country music central for the huge two-day celebration. Drawing fans from all across the country to Baton Rouge , the Bayou Country Superfest has established the City as a Memorial Day Weekend destination and the Festival itself as a new holiday tradition.

“The stars have truly aligned for the third Bayou Country Superfest, confirming the event as one of the ‘must-see’ festivals in America ,” said Quint Davis, producer/director of the Festival. “The powerhouse combination of so many Country superstars, a massive Southern ‘let the good times roll’ audience, and the electrified nighttimeatmosphere of LSU’s Tiger Stadium, make Baton Rouge the only place to be on Memorial Day Weekend.”

Reserved-seat tickets in two-day packages and reserved parking for Bayou Country Superfest go on sale Thursday, October 20 at 10:00 a.m. CST through Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling (800) 745-3000. Single-day tickets to the Bayou Country Superfest will go on sale in the coming weeks. The Baton Rouge River Center Box Office will also be open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for any ticketing or parking purchases. Bayou Country Superfest is a reserved-seating event, so fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early in order to get the best seats available. Special VIP upfront, stage-front, standing-room tickets in an area called the Golden Horseshoe will be available in very limited supply. A limited number of discounted two-day ticket packages will also be available at certain price levels. Don’t forget to add parking to your ticket purchase in one of LSU’s premium parking lots. Patrons interested in purchasing box suites or special RV parking in TouchdownVillage should call the Bayou Country Superfest Ticket Office at (504) 410-4131. (See attached Ticket Information sheet for details.)

“LSU is proud to play a continuing role in the success of the Bayou Country Superfest, an event that has tremendous economic and cultural benefits for our city and our region. It is rapidly becoming one of the great music events in the world and there is no better place for a world-renowned event than Tiger Stadium,” said JoeAlleva, LSU Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics.

“We are excited to partner with Bayou Country Superfest again this year. Last year’s festival was a great time for visitors while adding value to Louisiana ’s economy. Returning for its third year, this festival is poised to be an economic engine for Louisiana for years to come,” Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne said. “The 2012 Superfest will be the best one yet. It comes during Louisiana ’s Bicentennial celebration and is a great way to celebrate Louisiana ’s 200th birthday.”

“The Bayou Country Superfest is quickly becoming one of America ’s top music festivals, bringing thousands of visitors and outstanding entertainment to Baton Rouge . We have successfully turned Baton Rouge into a Memorial Day Weekend destination for country music fans across the country, bringing a tremendous boost to our local economy and a lot of fun for area residents. Dust off your boots and get ready for another great time in Tiger Stadium with some of country music’s biggest stars, because this year’s festival promises to be the best so far,” said Mayor-President Melvin “Kip” Holden.

“Bayou Country Superfest continues to position Baton Rouge as a preferred destination for country music fans. There was actually an increase in out of area visitation in 2011 and with the strength of the musicians lineup we expect 2012 will prove likewise.” Paul Arrigo, CDME President & CEO, Visit Baton Rouge .

Saturday, May 26 features country music superstar Keith Urban, as he makes his grand return to the Bayou Country Superfest after appearing at the inaugural event in 2010. Urban has been honored with Grammy Awards, Country Music Association Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards , a People’s Choice Award and an American Music Award. He is unquestionably one of country music's most electrifying live performers. Carrie Underwoodjoins Keith Urban on the opening night schedule of the Festival for a very special performance. As one of themost powerful vocalists in country music, Carrie Underwood is a five-time Grammy Award winner, a two-timeAcademy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, a three-time CMA and ACM Female Vocalist winner, and a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Since her debut CD in 2005, Carrie has amassed more than 13 million in album sales and has placed 14 #1 singles on the charts. Also on the opening night talent roster is Eric Church, the 2011Academy of Country Music Award Winner as top New Solo Vocalist of the Year and nominee for the New Artist of the Year Award at the upcoming Country Music Awards. Little Big Town joins the party with 3 Grammy nominations, over 1.5 million records sold and a current CMA nomination in the Vocal Group of the Year category. Singer-songwriter and rising country music star Jerrod Niemann, opens the whole shebang on the first day of the Festival.

Sunday, May 27 stars not just Rascal Flatts and their 13 #1 singles, but smoking-hot Jason Aldean as he proves why no other country artist has spent more time at #1 on the radio charts over the past year. Rascal Flatts has set more venue attendance records than any country act en route to ticket sales of six million and counting. They have sold 20 million albums and over 25 million digital downloads. With the #1 debut of Nothing Like This on the Country Albums sales chart, Rascal Flatts becomes one of only four country acts to debut six consecutive studio albums at #1. They have won over 40 awards from the ACM, CMA, AMA and People's Choice, and more. Jason Aldean has the biggest selling Country album of 2011 and is tied for the most nominations at the November CMA Awards with five nods in the categories of “Entertainer of the Year”, “Male Vocalist of the Year,” “Album of the Year” for My Kinda Party, “Single of the Year“ and “Musical Event of the Year”. Known for his explosive live show, Aldean will be rockin’ Tiger Stadium with his country music anthems and sing-a-long favorites. With eight #1 singles and 9 Grammy nominations, Dierks Bentley has proven that he’s going to be a force in country music for years to come. Dierks brings his unique musical style to the Bayou Country Superfest along with double platinum recording artist, Sara Evans. Evans is nominated for the 2011 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and Single of the Year for A Little Bit Stronger. Joe Nichols starts the day with three #1 hit songs and 7 top-ten hits.

Festival-goers should plan to arrive early to the event for the official Bayou Country Superfest Fan Fest & Tailgate Party located directly outside Tiger Stadium, featuring country music on the Bud Light Stage, festive food, and much more. For information on the festival, visit www.bayoucountrysuperfest.com and register to receive email updates, or become our fan on Facebook.

Baton Rouge area hotels are offering special Bayou Country Superfest hotel rates for the event. Visit www.bayoucountrysuperfest.com for availability and rate information.

Major sponsors of the 2012 Bayou Country Superfest are The State of Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, the Baton Rouge Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Bud Light, The Official Beer Sponsor of Bayou Country Superfest. L’Auberge Casino & Hotel of Baton Rouge is an official sponsor of the Festival.

To inquire about sponsorship opportunities please contact the Bayou Country Superfest Sponsorship Department at (504) 410-4100.

Bayou Country Superfest, produced by Festival Productions BCM, LLC, a subsidiary of Festival Productions, Inc.-New Orleans, is a co-production with AEG Live and is produced in association with The Messina Group.

BAYOU COUNTRY SUPERFEST DAILY MUSIC LINEUP

Saturday, May 26                                 Sunday, May 27

Carrie Underwood                                  Rascal Flatts
Keith Urban                                           Jason Aldean
Eric Church                                            Dierks Bentley
Little Big Town                                       Sara Evans
Jerrod Niemann                                      Joe Nichols

TICKET INFORMATION

Reserved-seat tickets in two-day packages for the Bayou Country Superfest go on sale Thursday, October 20 at 10:00 a.m. CST through Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling (800) 745-3000. Single-day tickets to the Bayou Country Superfest will go on sale in the coming weeks. The Baton Rouge River Center Box Office will be open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Bayou Country Superfest will be a reserved-seating event, so fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early in order to get the best seats available. A limited number of discounted two-day ticket packages will be available at certain price levels. Ticket prices are as follows, not including service charges:

Stadium Seats
Tiger Plaza $50 & $65 (2-day ticket, $80 & $110)
Sidelines $85 (2-day ticket, $160)
Tiger Club $150 (2-day ticket, $300)

Field Level Seats
Tiger Field $85 (2-day ticket, $170)
Tiger Field (Front Sides) $125 (2-day ticket, $250)
Tiger Field (Front Center) $175 (2-day ticket, $350)

VIP Golden Horseshoe $250 (2-day ticket, $500)
(stage-front, standing-room only)

Children under the age of 2 are admitted free (with the exception of the VIP Golden Horseshoe); no seat provided.

Add car parking to your ticket purchase in one of LSU’s premium parking lots. Prices range from $20 to $50 per day. Parking can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

Reserved RV Parking is available by contacting the Bayou Country Superfest Ticket Office at (504) 410-4131 or viptickets@fpi-no.com.
Prices range from $350-$1000 for a weekend pass and are sold first-come first-served.

For information on purchasing a Box Suite, please call the Bayou Country Superfest Ticket & Suite Coordinator at (504) 410-4131 or viptickets@fpi-no.com.

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