On March 22, Universal South released Nashville Star 2005 Finalists, an album of cover songs by the show's participants. On it, David sings "Ring Of Fire;" Heriges, "Break Down Here;" Meadows, "Workin' Man Blues;" McDonald, "Long Black Train," Simpson, "Love Somebody Like You;" Tyler, "You Don't Even Know Who I Am;" Weaver, "I'm Already There;" Evans, "Three Nickels And A Dime;" Owen, "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way;" and Farrell, "Seven Year Ache."
Free general admission tickets to the live shows are available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis for every "Nashville Star" broadcast on the Web at http://usanetwork.com/nashvillestar or simply by showing up at the Opry Plaza at 6:00 PM CST (doors open at 7:00 PM). Each week, one lucky member of the audience will receive an iPOD and one will receive an Epiphone acoustic guitar signed by all the contestants through a random drawing held one-half hour before showtime.
"Nashville Star" was created by Reveille and is produced by Jon Small and his production company, Picture Vision.
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Buddy Jewell, Miranda Lambert and the third season "Nashville Star" winner are scheduled to appear at 2005 CMA Music Festival that takes place in Downtown Nashville, Thursday - Sunday, June 9-12.
Four-day ticket packages for CMA Music Festival are on sale now. Packages are divided into four categories, based on the level of reserved seating at The Coliseum. Ticket packages include the Nightly Concerts at The Coliseum; Daily Concerts at Greased Lightning® Daytime Stages; daily admittance to the Wrangler® Fan Fair (Exhibit Hall) featuring the Acoustic Corner; Bush's® Baked Beans Family Zone; Fun Zone; Sports Zone and performance stage; CMA Music Festival After HoursT; free in-town shuttles; the CMA Music Festival Program Book; CMA Music Festival pin; and more.
Four-day ticket packages are easy to purchase. Order over the phone by calling toll-free, 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. Prices do not include applicable handling fees. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. Order early for the best available reserved seat at The Coliseum. All sales are final and non-refundable.
For up-to-the-minute information about tickets, travel information, schedules, artists appearing and more, visit www.CMAfest.com and sign up for e-news or purchase official CMA Music Festival merchandise.
2005 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. MJI Programming, a division of Premiere Radio Networks, is the official radio broadcaster. Promotional partners include Bush's® Baked Beans, Crisco®, Greased Lightning®, NBC Daytime and Wrangler®. Fan Fair is a registered trademark of CMA.