Rob Potts Entertainment Edge, Chugg Entertainment and Foxtel’s Country Music Channel (CMC) are thrilled to announce that American country music superstar, Alan Jackson, will be returning to Australia for a limited number of concerts in late September and early October 2013.

Jackson, whose first visit to Australia in 2011 was the fastest-selling country tour in Australian history, will play Arena concerts in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane as well as make his first visits to Townsville and Deniliquin to headline the CMC Rocks North QLD and Deni Ute Muster festivals.

“I’d always heard great things about Australia, and everybody was right – it’s a beautiful country and the people are really nice,” Jackson says. “I really enjoyed my first trip, and I’m glad to be going back to play for the folks down under who love country music.”

Alan Jackson’s first ever Australian tour in 2011 sold out in minutes, prompting organizers to quickly add additional shows. “Worth the wait? Most definitely,” said AAP of Jackson’s 2011 concerts, while the Melbourne Herald Sun noted “[Jackson] can just about walk on water for his millions of fans”. The Brisbane Courier Mail headlined their review, “Country Charm From a Master.”

Alan Jackson is one of the world’s most successful and respected singer-songwriters and in the elite company of two other legendary artists, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. All three of them have written and recorded more than 20 US #1 hits. Jackson has sold close to 60 million albums worldwide, and scored nearly 40 Top 10 hits in Australia, with 15 #1s including Good Time, It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, Little Bitty and I’ll Go On Loving You – each spending a month at the top of the Australian music charts.

Jackson will be joined on the tour by special guests Sara Evans (USA) and Morgan Evans. Sara Evans is a platinum-selling CMA and ACM Award-winning American country singer with a string of #1 hits including Born to Fly and her most-recent album, A Little Bit Stronger. (*Sara Evans will not be performing at the Deni Ute Muster.)

Newcastle singer/songwriter Morgan Evans is the reigning CMC New Oz Artist of the Year, with three #1 singles and two acclaimed EPs under his belt. His as yet untitled debut album will be released shortly before the tour commences.

ALAN JACKSON AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES

TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS GO ON SALE *WEDNESDAY 29 MAY AT 9.00AM

Thursday 26 September
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, QLD
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au 132 849

Friday 27 September
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, QLD
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Saturday 28 September
CMC Rocks North QLD Festival, Reid Park, Townsville
Tickets available from www.cmcrocks.com.au

Tuesday 1 October
Allphones Arena, Sydney NSW
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Friday 4 October
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne VIC
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Saturday 5 October
*Deni Ute Muster, Deniliquin NSW
Tickets available from deniutemuster.com.au
*ON SALE NOW 

For more information go to:

www.alanjackson.com

www.chuggentertainment.com  www.entertainmentedge.com.au

Rob Potts Entertainment Edge, Chugg Entertainment and Foxtel’s Country Music Channel (CMC) are thrilled to announce that USA country music icon, Alan Jackson, will be headlining the CMC Rocks North Queensland 2013  festival at Reid Park, Townsville, on Saturday 28 September.

International artists, Sara Evans (USA) and Corb Lund (CAN), will be joining him, along with National artists, Jasmine Rae, Morgan Evans and more to be announced.

Alan Jackson (USA) is one of the most successful and respected singer-songwriters in music. He’s in the elite company of Lennon and McCartney among artists who’ve written and recorded more than 20 US #1 hits.

Jackson has sold nearly 60 million albums worldwide, and has scored nearly 40 Top 10 hits in Australia, with 15 #1s including “Good Time,” “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere,” “Little Bitty” and “I’ll Go On Loving You” – each spent a month at the top of the Australian music charts.

“We’re thrilled to bring one of the very biggest country music superstars to North Queensland for the first time,” said promoter Rob Potts. “I’m a huge Alan Jackson fan myself and this will be a once in a lifetime experience for local fans.”

“North Queenslanders turned out in record numbers for CMC Rocks in 2010, so we’re excited to be bringing this festival back this September,” said promoter Michael Chugg.

“I am delighted Alan Jackson is coming to Townsville,” said Mayor Jenny Hill. “People across the north – from Mount Isa to the Gulf, from western towns and the cane-growing centres along the coast, will flock to the home of the Cowboys – for what will be an incredible event. Come to CMC Rocks North Queensland – and see Alan Jackson rock the jukebox!”

Jackson’s first Australian Tour in 2011, including his headlining show at CMC Rocks the Hunter, sold out Nationally in minutes! Yes, minutes!

“Worth the wait? Most definitely.” said AAP; while Melbourne’s Herald Sun noted “[Jackson] can just about walk on water for his millions of fans”; and Brisbane’s Courier Mail headlined their review, “Country Charm from a Master.”

Sara Evans (USA) has come a long way from singing with her family’s band as a child in Missouri. The ACM Top Female Vocalist and platinum-selling singer-songwriter has built a stellar career in the sixteen years since the release of her debut album. Number #1 hits, including Born to Fly and last year’s smash, A Little Bit Stronger, have made Sara a firm fan favourite. This will be her long-awaited first visit to Australia.

Australia is a second home for Corb Lund (CAN). One of Canada’s coolest, most-respected and awarded country and roots artists, Corb is well-known as a whiskey-and-hockey-loving singer-songwriter. His often quirky, laconic lyrics belie the  electricity of his on-stage performance and chemistry with long-time band, the Hurtin’ Albertans.

Corb’s new Canadian #1 album, Cabin Fever, is a ‘must-have’ CD, helping to consolidate his ever-growing Australian fanbase, since his first trip here ten years ago.

In the five years since the release of her debut self-penned single, Jasmine Rae has become one of the most acclaimed artists in Australian country music. Both her debut album, Look It Up , and second album, Listen Here, received ARIA nominations for Best Country Album; yielding three #1 singles and videos each, including her #1 duet, I’ll Try Anything,  with US music star, Joe Nichols.

This unique and compelling singer-songwriter, with the soulful, powerful, bluesy voice, won the fan-voted CMC Oz Artist Award 2012, as well as the prestigious, peer-voted CMA Global Artist Award 2013, for her success both here and Internationally. Jasmine is now ready to release her long-awaited, third album in August.

Newcastle singer-songwriter and reigning CMC New Oz Artist of the Year, Morgan Evans, has racked up more career milestones than most – three hit EPs,  four #1 videos, CMAA nominations, National Tours with Taylor Swift, Brooks & Dunn and Gary Allan – and now, his Nashville-recorded debut album is set for release in the lead-up to this festival.

As a newly-recruited CMC Rocks television presenter and live-performance favourite, Morgan has become synonymous with his love and passion for the music, feel-good songs and high-octane, roof-raising concerts.

Now in its sixth year, the CMC Rocks festival brand has established itself as the biggest International Country and Roots Festival brand outside of North America. Both CMC Rocks the Hunter (in the Hunter Valley, NSW) and CMC Rocks North Queensland (in Townsville, Qld) draw fans from all states and territories in Australia, as well as from overseas. The inaugural CMC Rocks North Queensland festival was held in 2010 and featured International headliner, Tim McGraw (USA).

More artists for CMC Rocks North Queensland 2013 will be announced soon.

SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER - REID PARK, TOWNSVILLE

9 Hours of Non-Stop Music – 1.00pm-10.00pm

 TICKET PRICES

Adult – General Admission (15+ Yrs): $169.00*

Junior – General Admission (4-14 Yrs): $89.00*

*Plus payment processing and transaction fees (where applicable). 

Free admission to children under 4 years & accompanied by an adult.

TICKETS ON SALE 9AM WEDNESDAY 29 MAY

Book at: cmcrocks.com.au or through select Ticketek outlets. Check website for details.

You might have heard – CMC Rocks  North QLD is coming back and is on September 28^th. That’s all we can say for now – stay tuned to CMC Rocks Facebook and website to be the first to hear the news! It is going to be bigger than ever!

CMC Rocks the Hunter has kicked off and it’s been great so far! A sprinkle of rain can’t damped our spirits.

If you can’t be here, or want to follow along anyway, we have set up a live webcam again. Check out all the action on the Live Webcams page.

Here are the final playing times for this weekend! We’ll see you there! Click for a bigger version.

Here are the maps for CMC Rocks the Hunter – Camping and the Event. Click on the images for full sized pdfs.

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Due to a medical condition, Billy Ray Cyrus will no longer be able to perform at the festival and it is too close to the festival for us to secure visas for another international artist. When we announced the news on Friday, we were inundated with suggestions for who should perform in his stead, and one artist emerged as a clear favourite – McALISTER KEMP.

The chart-topping local duo, made up of Drew McAlister and Hunter-area local Troy Kemp, are the biggest double-act in Australian country. The Golden Guitar and CMC Music Award winners are veterans of CMC Rocks, winning more fans with each electrifying performance.

Their latest album ‘Country Proud’, launched at CMC Rocks the Hunter 2012, has spawned hits including the anthemic title track and the cheeky ‘Cold Beer, Hot Women’. The fan-favourites will bring their rowdy charisma and boundless energy to the main stage on the Saturday night from 7.45pm to 9.00pm.