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Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Brooks & Dunn, Jason Aldean
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Quint Davis, producer/director of Bayou Country Superfest, who also produces the much-beloved Jazz Fest in New Orleans said, “We worked really hard to make sure that the music lineup for Bayou Country Superfest lives up the festival’s name—super! And it just doesn’t get any more super than Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Brooks & Dunn, and all the other great artists we’re so thrilled to be presenting next Memorial Day Weekend at this one-of-a-kind event.” Tickets for Bayou Country Superfest go on sale Thursday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m. CST through Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling (800) 745-3000. 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. Single-day tickets start at only $40. Special VIP upfront, stage-side, standing-room tickets in an area called the Golden Horseshoe will be available in very limited supply. Also a limited number of discounted two-day ticket packages will be available at most price levels. Don’t forget to add parking to your ticket purchase in one of LSU’s premium parking lots. (See attached Ticket Information sheet for details.) Four-time and reigning Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year, Kenny Chesney has sold more than a million tickets each of the past eight summers, making him the largest concert draw in any genre this century. Recently announcing he will not mount a major tour in 2010, his Bayou Country Superfest appearance on Sunday, May 30 will be one of the only opportunities to see Chesney next year. Joining Kenny Chesney on the final night of the festival are the dynamic duo of Brooks & Dunn, the most successful recording duo in music history. With twenty-three #1 hits, Brooks & Dunn recently announced that 2010 will be the last chance for fans to ever see them perform live together. Also appearing on May 30 will be platinum recording artist Jason Aldean, singer-songwriter Jake Owen, and currently with the #1 country song, Small Town USA, Justin Moore. Meteoric mega-star Taylor Swift performs on the first night of the festival, Saturday, May 29. Having sold more albums than any other artist in the world in 2008 and currently celebrating four consecutive #1 country songs and two #1 pop radio singles, Swift co-headlines the opening night along with multiple Grammy-Award winner Keith Urban. Urban, easily one of the most loved and electrifying live performers, is a 5-time CMA nominee and his #1 CD, "Defying Gravity" has spawned two #1 singles, which brings his total to eleven. Joining Taylor Swift and Keith Urban on the first night of the Superfest will be America’s idol Kellie Pickler, David Nail, and Gloriana. (See attachment for night-by-night music lineup.) Bayou Country Superfest tickets go on sale through Ticketmaster on Thursday, November 5. In addition, the Baton Rouge River Center Box Office will be open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Also, the Pete Maravich Assembly Center Box Office will be open weekdays from November 5 through 13, 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Patrons interested in purchasing box suites should call (504) 410-4100. Bayou Country Superfest is absolutely the only place to see this unrivaled lineup of music. Even though Tiger Stadium is one of the largest stadiums in the country, individual concerts by superstars like Kenny Chesney and Taylor Swift regularly sell-out in minutes of going on sale, so patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early. 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, festive food, and much more. And don’t miss the nightly Memorial Day fireworks display at the end of each night’s performances. For the information on the festival, visit www.bayoucountrysuperfest.com and register to receive email updates. LSU Athletic Director, Joe Alleva, said, “The Bayou Country Superfest in Tiger Stadium is significant for a number of reasons, not least of which is that LSU is once again contributing to the quality of life in Baton Rouge and South Louisiana. Secondly, much like a football weekend, LSU will play a role in filling hotel rooms and generating an impact on the local economy for Memorial Day weekend. In addition, this event helps us meet our commitment to find creative new ways to generate revenue for LSU Athletics by utilizing athletics facilities for new purposes on dates when they would otherwise go unused.” “Louisiana is known worldwide as a premier destination for live music,” said Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu. “During the Bayou Country Superfest, Baton Rouge will host some of the biggest names in country music. This level of talent will draw visitors from across the country and around the world. More than just entertainment, this event is a valuable addition to Louisiana’s cultural economy – through our music and our culture, we are creating jobs and diversifying our economy. The Superfest is poised to be an economic driver for years to come.” “Bayou Country Superfest will bring another great family entertainment event to Baton Rouge, but it will also bring visitors who will have a tremendous economic impact on our city and parish,” said Mayor Melvin "Kip" Holden. “Our city is known for its great musicians and love of music, and this festival will allow us to market Baton Rouge nationally and even internationally. We have a great team of partners working to make sure the Superfest is a world class event, so let's get out our boots and hats and get ready for an incredible line-up of entertainment.” Paul Arrigo, president and CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Convention and Visitors Bureau said that Memorial Day Weekend is a perfect time for an annual event to beheld in Baton Rouge, “The festival is being planned for a time when we need business the most as most hotels are available, the universities are on break and many people tend to leave the city.” Arrigo encourages Baton Rouge residents to not only support the event, but to invite their out of town friends and family to visit the Capital City for the festival. 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 2010 Bayou Country Superfest are: The State of Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, the City of Baton Rouge, the Baton Rouge Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Budweiser, The Official Beer Sponsor of Bayou Country Superfest. 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. ###
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Bayou Country Superfest - May 29 & 30, 2010 - LSU Tiger Stadium - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
(Baton Rouge, LA) – The music lineup of the first Bayou Country Superfest is filled with superstars, as Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and Brooks & Dunn headline the first-ever music festival held at LSU’s famed Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, organizers announced today. Scheduled over Memorial Day Weekend 2010 (Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30), Bayou Country Superfest will bring together the biggest stars in country music for a huge two-day celebration on the campus of Louisiana State University. Other artists appearing at the festival include Jason Aldean, Kellie Pickler, Jake Owen, David Nail, Gloriana, and Justin Moore.
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