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Top 10 Country Music Festivals Not To Miss in 2009
Each year thousands of fans attend festivals all across the country, taking in the sunshine (and rain), and great country music. Festivals are a great way to get a major dose of music for a modest (compared to seeing the artists individually on separate tours) price.
Rockin' the Boat - 3rd Annual Country Music Cruise - Carnival Cruise's 'Elation' - October 27 - 31, 2005
Country cruise with Jeff Bates, Shelly Fairchild, Wade Hayes, Jon Randall, Trent Willmon, plus Storme Warren from GAC.
Rockin' the Boat - 3rd Annual Country Music Cruise - As Reported by Dale Keller
Dale Keller tells about her experience on the "Rockin' the Boat Cruise."
Rockin' the Boat - 3rd Annual Country Music Cruise - As Reported by Penny Rondinella
Penny Rondinella tells about her experience on the "Rockin' the Boat Cruise."
About the 2005 CMA Music Festival
Information about the 2005 CMA Music Festival, held in Nashville, TN.
Las Vegas Goes Country every December - Rodeo attracts country artists to perform around town
Each December during the Rodeo finals, Las Vegas turns into a country fans dream, with country shows booked straight for over a week. Here are a few of the shows coming to town, along with purchasing information for the tickets.
Planning a Trip to Fan Fair FREE newsletter Course
Sign up for my FREE course to help you plan your trip to Fan Fair. Although most people start planning right after Fan Fair is over, there are still plenty of seats left, and packages out there. Get the skinny on where to get them, what else to see, what to bring, and what NOT to bring with you.
About the 2004 Country Music Festival
Planning a trip to Nashville for the CMA Music Festival can be a daunting task. I've created a free email course to help you do this, but having planned my own trip for the first time I realized a few things that I wish I had done differently. So, consider this an addendum to the email course.
Blackwater Bluegrass Festival - Jasper, AL
Two festivals are held here. One in the Spring on May 14th and 15th, and one in the Fall on October 8th and 9th. The bands currently booked for the Spring festival are: Nuthin’ Fancy, Out of the Blue, Williams and Clark Expedition, Hurricane Creek, Claire Lynch, and Eastwind Bluegrass Band.
Walnut Valley Festival - Winfield, KS
Festival is not strictly bluegrass, but many bluegrass artists have played it in the past. The date for 2004 is September 15-19. Performers haven't been announced yet, so check the site again later for updates.
Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival - Guthrie, OK
Held in October annually. No date is listed yet for 2004, so keep checking the site for updates.
Jamboree in the Hills 2004 (Ohio)
This festival is held in St Clairsville, OH on July 15th - 18th. Performers this year are Merle Haggard, Reba McEntire, Buddy Jewell, Montgomery Gentry, Neal McCoy, Randy Travis, Charlie Daniels, Chris LeDoux, Jo Dee Messina, Oak Ridge Boys, Diamond Rio, Billy Ray Cyrus, Bering Strait and Buck Owens.
Cheyenne Frontier Days (Wyoming)
This festival takes place from July 23rd - August 1st in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Stars appearing include George Strait, ZZ Top, Brad Paisley, Chris Cagle, Keith Urban, Trick Pony, and Kenny Chesney.

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