For Release: February 13, 2007

THE CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL PARTNERS
WITH MUSIC FESTIVALS IN 2007
The two companies combine to create Music City Rising Star Youth Vocal Soloist Competition.


NASHVILLE, TN – In celebration of the 2007 CMA Music Festival, CMA has selected MUSIC FESTIVALS as its partner in the creation of the Music City Rising Star Youth Vocal Soloist Competition. The competition, comprised of high school students, will be a featured event in the Crisco® Family Zone area during the four-day festival held in Nashville, TN June 7 – 10, 2007.

CMA Music Festival, which launched in 1972 as Fan Fair®, takes place annually in Downtown Nashville. The four-day festival features more than 70 hours of live music, 30-plus hours of autograph signings, more than 400 Country Music artists and celebrities, popular exhibits, theme zones and special events. The 2006 CMA Music Festival was the biggest in event history with more than 161,000 fans throughout the event representing every state and 27 foreign countries. The 2007 event takes place June 7-10. For full information, visit www.CMAfest.com.

Applications for the Music City Rising Star will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis for the coveted spots. MUSIC FESTIVALS is offering competition in the categories of vocal soloists and vocal/instrumental soloist. A non-refundable $15.00 application processing fee is required. All accepted students will be notified by mail.

The 250 young vocalists will be adjudicated by vocal music educators and industry experts throughout the weekend. All students participating will receive tickets to enjoy the four nights of CMA Music Festival concerts, as well as all other festival activities concluding with an awards ceremony to be held at the Wildhorse Saloon. The eligible students must be enrolled freshmen to senior (7th-12th grade) jr. high and high school students during the 2006-2007 school year.

During the vocalists’ time in Nashville they will have the opportunity to compete for a very special prize package, including a trip for two to The 41st Annual CMA Awards.

In addition to participating in the competition, all selected participants’ hotel package plans will include meals, lodging at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center Nashville, daily transportation to downtown Nashville, a four-day ticket to all CMA Music Festival events and Grand Awards Ceremony at the Wildhorse Saloon. Competition and Festival only packages available.

For an application and/or for more information about this opportunity please contact MUSIC FESTIVALS at 1-800-545-0935 ext. 150 or visit www.musfestivals.com. APPLY TODAY!

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