FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 2, 2008
NASHVILLE - CMA Music Festival is a finalist for the International Entertainment Buyers Association IEBA Honors award for Fair/Festival of the Year.
"We are thrilled to have been nominated again by the members of the International Entertainment Buyers Association," said Tony Conway, CMA Music Festival Executive Producer and President and Co-Owner Buddy Lee Attractions. "This recognition is a testament to the artists who donate their time to appear at our event. They perform for free so that CMA can donate money on their behalf to support music education in Nashville's public schools. This nomination belongs to them."
"The Festival would not be possible without the support of the artists, the music industry, and the City of Nashville," said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "So, this nomination is something we can all be proud of. This event grows year after year and we are committed to keeping it fresh for the fans and making the experience of performing at the CMA Music Festival a top-notch experience for the artists."
The award is presented by IEBA to the festival, fair or special event utilizing artists as a major element of the event while attracting a large and diverse audience, and having displayed professional organization, management, and production. CMA Music Festival won the Award in 2004 and 2006. Other finalists include Minnesota State Fair (St. Paul, Minn.), and Stagecoach (Indio, Calif.).
The IEBA Honors will be presented at the IEBA Honors Dinner, Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the Hilton Suites Nashville Downtown.
The annual CMA Music Festival is unlike any other, taking place over four days and featuring more than 100 hours of musical performances, autograph signings, celebrity sports competitions, and other events with more than 400 artists and celebrities participating. The 2008 CMA Music Festival was the biggest in history with a daily attendance of more than 52,000 people from every state and around the world.
2009 CMA Music Festival will take place Thursday through Sunday, June 11-14, in Downtown Nashville, and tickets are selling fast. The Gold Circle section is already sold out and fans are encouraged to order early for best available reserved seating.
Tickets for 2009 CMA Music Festival are now available. Country Music fans can order tickets by calling 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378); visiting www.CMAfest.com to download an order form to fax or mail; or visiting www.ticketmaster.com to buy online or charge-by-phone at (615) 255-9600 to experience CMA Music Festival's thrills firsthand. Prices do not include applicable handling fees. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All sales are final and non-refundable.
For up-to-the-minute information about tickets, travel information, schedules, artists appearing at 2009 CMA Music Festival and more, visit www.CMAfest.com and sign up for CMA Exclusive, a periodic e-newsletter with exciting artist features and Country Music news.
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. Fan Fair® is a registered trademark of CMA.
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