- Steve Azar Celebrity Sports Challenge
- Michael Peterson/ New Holland Celebrity Tractor Race
The 2007 CMA Music Festival is the place to be for music and sports enthusiasts alike. CMA Music Festival continues the tradition of the unique interaction between fans and their favorite celebrities with a variety of friendly competitions between Country Music artists, celebrities and professional athletes at the Chevy ™ Sports Zone.
CMA Music Festival takes place Thursday-Sunday, June 7-10 in Downtown Nashville. The popular Chevy Sports Zone will be taking residence in the parking lot between Third and Fourth Avenues (next to the Schermerhorn Symphony Hall and across the street from the Crisco® Family Zone), although a few select activities will take place in other locations (listed below). The Chevy Sports Zone is open Thursday through Saturday, June 7-9 (11:00 AM-5:00 PM/CT) and on Sunday, June 10 (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM/CT). Admission to the Chevy Sports Zone is FREE to the public.
"CMA Music Festival is dedicated to the fans and we love creating events and activities where they can interact with their favorite Country stars in unique ways," said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Operating Officer. "The Chevy Sports Zone offers that with competitions that spotlight the artists and athletes in a different arena in contests that challenge their abilities and often bring out their best sense of humor. It is a lot of fun for everyone involved."
On Thursday, June 7 (4:30-6:30 PM/CT), the Sixth Annual Andy Griggs Celebrity Archery Tournament with Joe Dubin of WKRN-TV serving as emcee and sponsored by Yamaha Motor Corp., USA and The Sportsman Channel®, will be held in Lot R on the grounds of LP Field. In addition to Griggs, Jeremy Baxter, Rhean Boyer, Preston Brust, Tracy Byrd, Ty England, Marvin Evatt, Daniel Lee Martin, Craig Morgan, Blake Shelton, Rusty Tabor, and Neil Thrasher are confirmed to compete. Jesse & Ginger Morehead will emcee the event. Jesse & Ginger are highly acclaimed professional archers with Jesse having won 12 world titles and Ginger winning 10.
Also hitting the bulls-eye is The Bohning Company and Cutter, Hunter Safety System®, Mossy Oak Apparel and New Motion Target System sponsored by Mathews. And remember to smile for the cameras - The Sportsman Channel®, the Men's Outdoor and Recreation Network, and Fox Sports Network will be on site to catch all the action. The TNA Wrestlers will be there. Additionally, there will be NASCAR autograph signings by Scott Wimmer No. 29 Holiday Inn Chevrolet driver and Steve Huffman No. 88 Navy Chevrolet driver.
On Friday, June 8 (1:00-3:00 PM/CT), the Steve Azar and Friends Celebrity Sports Challenge, presented by On The Run® at Exxon, will be held in the Chevy Sports Zone. A fan favorite with an astounding array of sports champions and celebrities competing alongside artists in friendly team competitions of basketball, football, golf, soccer, and more.
Participantsinclude, among others:
o Terry Ahola, U.S. Olympic Ski Team member
o Dave Archer, former NFL quarterback (Atlanta Falcons/Miami Dolphins)
o Deana Carter, Vanguard Records recording artist
o Jeanne Cho-Hunicke, LPGA Tour player
o Steve Cole, former NFL linebacker (Cleveland Browns/Philadelphia Eagles)
o Blue County, Curb Records' recording duo
o Craig Hentrich, NFL punter (Tennessee Titans) and two-time Pro-Bowler
o Angela Jerman, LPGA Tour player from neighboring Columbus, Georgia
o Jim Kelly, former NFL QB (Buffalo Bills) and NFL Hall of Fame member
o John-Paul Lavoisier, "Rex Balsom" on ABC's "One Life to Live"
o Ray Lloyd, American pro wrestler and one-time NWA Tag Team Champion
o Julie Roberts, Mercury Nashville recording artist
o Frank Rogers, CMA Award-winning producer (Brad Paisley/Josh Turner)
o Jay Teter, Quarterback Records recording artist
o Gino Torretta, Heisman Winner and former NFL QB (Seattle Seahawks)
o Gary Valentine, "Danny Heffernan" on CBS' "The King of Queens"
Back by popular demand on Saturday, June 9(show times 11:30 AM/CT, 1:30 PM/CT and 3:30 PM/CT) - John Misita and his amazing K-9's in Flight - the premiere Frisbee Dog entertainers in the world! With more than 15 years of professional experience, they have dazzled audiences in more than 200 cities and have been seen on The Discovery Channel, ESPN, The Disney Channel, Animal Planet, HBO, and more. The amazing K-9's in Flight team has also toured with Animal Planet, The NFL Experience, and Ringling Brothers "Greatest Show on Earth."
Sunday, June 10 (1:00-3:00 PM/CT), spotlights the Michael Peterson/New Holland Celebrity Tractor Race. During the event, Country Music artists and celebrities will race against the clock through an obstacle course on a New Holland compact tractor.
Participants include, among others:
· Deborah Allen, recording artist
· Rachel Baribeau, "In The Zone" sports talk show host
· Billy Block, host of "Billy Block's Western Beat" radio show
· Woody Bradshaw, Primoris/Universal artist
· Lane Brody, recording artist
· Brad Cotter, season two winner of "Nashville Star"
· Stacey David, hot rod driver
· Billy Dean, recording artist
· Todd Fritsch, Diamond Music Group recording artist with the newly released album 'Sawdust'
· Ty Herndon, Universal/Titan artist
· Joe Jobe ,CEO of National Biodiesel Board
· Kelly Keagy, member rock band Night Ranger
· Josh Leo, songwriter
· the band Love and Theft
· Rockie Lynne, Universal Records South artist
· Armond Morales, founding member of Gospel quartet "The Imperials"
· Cactus Moser, former member Highway 101
· Robert K. Oermann, music journalist
· Jimmy Olander, member of Diamond Rio
· Robert Ellis Orrall, recording artist
· Billy Pierson, Primoris/Universal artist
· Bobby Pinson, Cash Daddy Record's artist and co-writer of Sugarland's hit "WantTo"
· Colt Prather, Warner Bros. recording artist
· DJ Skelton, active duty Captain U.S. Army
· Arlos Smith, two time SESAC Writer of the Year
· Billy Yates, European Country Artist
"When approached by the CMA about a tractor race featuring celebrity drivers, the concept was not only greeted with great enthusiasm, but the CMA staff worked closely with us to assure that the program would be a success," said Michael Peterson, celebrity spokesperson for New Holland. "The teamwork we shared with the CMA, along with the true professional friendship we developed together, was the backbone of our success and the reason we are back again in 2007. When you work with great people, great ideas happen, and we're proud to now be a successful part of this tremendous music festival."
A New Holland Boomer compact tractor that was signed by last year's participating celebrities will be available through an online auction until midnight on Saturday, June 9. Half of the winning bid will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for Children; the other half goes to Habitat for Humanity, the charity selected by last year's winner, Wade Hayes. The winner will be announced at the race on Sunday, June 10. This year's autographed tractor will be offered on the virtual auction block, too with proceeds split between the winning driver's favorite charity and the National Future Farmer's of America.
The Chevy Sports Zone will host many other activities and displays sponsored by Chevy throughout the four days of CMA Music Festival. Chevy is one of the most dominate forces in the racing circuit. From NASCAR® to the American Le Mans, road racing to off-road truck competition, Chevy has raced almost everywhere and won. The Chevy Racing Tour celebrates that fact and lets you get an up-close look at a few of the vehicles that have helped inspire the next big, revolutionary ideas from Chevy. Check out the following vehicles at the Chevy display: No. 8 Monte Carlo Cup Car, No. 48 Monte Carlo Cup Car, ALMS Corvette C6.R, Race Modified Cobalt Drag Car, and a special visit from one of NASCAR's most beloved cars, the No 3 car. Chevy will also provide you an opportunity to take a picture with this storied NASCAR vehicle.
While in the Sports Zone, you can take a ride on the Chevy FLW Ranger Boat Simulator. You can answer the call to recycle with the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation, with information about how recycling used portable rechargeable batteries and old cell phones can help preserve our own natural resources.
If you need a bite to eat, grab a snack from Backyard Burger. Additional exhibitors include Bluegreen Corp., Coyote Ugly® Saloon, Dasani Plus®, Full Throttle, Mossy Oak Apparel, Nashville Sounds, On the Run® at Exxon, Vanderbilt EMT Services, Yamaha Motor Corp.
To order tickets for the 2007 CMA Music Festival 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.
A limited number of tickets to the individual Nightly Concerts are on sale for $40 for reserved seats and $30 for general admission in the upper deck of LP Field (plus applicable handling fees) by visiting www.ticketmaster.com to buy online; or charge-by-phone at (615) 255-9600 or 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378). The Nightly Concerts are also included in the Festival's four-day ticket packages, which can be purchased through the same means.
For up-to-the-minute information about travel information, schedules, artists appearing and more, visit www.CMAfest.comand sign up for e-news or purchase official CMA Music Festival merchandise.
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. Chevy: The Official Ride of Country Music. Borders® Books & Music: The Official Music & Book retailer of the CMA Music Festival. Additional promotional partners include Allstate Insurance Company, American Airlines, AT&T-Tennessee, Back Yard Burger, Bluegreen Corporation, BMI, Carl Black Chevrolet, Cavender's, Cici's Pizza®, Coca-Cola®, Country Music Hall of Fame ® and Museum, Country Weekly, Coyote Ugly® Saloon, CMT®, Crisco®, Dasani Plus®, Doinker®, Dr Pepper®, GAC: Great American Country, Gallo Family Vineyards, Great American Country, GEICO, Gibson Guitar®, Gillette Venus® Breeze, Grand Ole Opry, Greased Lightning Cleaning Products®, Hard Rock Café Nashville, Hunter Safety System®, Loveless Café, Mathews, Inc., Mossy Oak Apparel, Music Festivals®, Nashville Sounds, New Holland Agriculture Equipment S.p.A., On the Run® at Exxon, Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation, Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Shane Co., Sharpie, Super 8®, Tennessee Education Lottery Corp®., T.G.I. Fridays®, The Bohning Company, The Sportsman Channel®, Wrangler®, Yamaha Motor Corp., USA and Yankee Candle®. EMT services are provided by Vanderbilt Sports Medicine and Vanderbilt Life Flight. Fan Fair® is a registered trademark of CMA.
Smucker's®, JIF®, Crisco®, Hungry Jack®, Martha White® and White Lily® are registered trademarks of The J.M. Smucker Company.
Source: CMA and GM
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