Rob Potts Entertainment Edge, Chugg Entertainment and Foxtel Networks have announced that American supergroup Rascal Flatts (US) will be headlining CMC Rocks the Hunter 2013 festival at Hope Estate. Joining them will be international and local stars, including Billy Ray Cyrus (US), Chris Young (US), The Band Perry (US), Adam Brand, Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans (Can) and more.
When you're not entrenched in it, and by "it" I'm refering to the country music scene, it's hard to get your head around just how insanely massive it is. Take Rascal Flats as an example, they are one of the most successful groups in country music history, with over 21 million album sales, 25 million digital downloads, and 13 US #1 singles over the course of their 13-year career.
Michael Chugg states of the inclusion "We pride ourselves on delivering unique line-ups with huge international stars and this year is no exception. People have been clamouring for Rascal Flatts for years and
we're thrilled to have them for what is sure to be another terrific CMC Rocks the Hunter."
Speaking of mind boggling facts about country musicians, check out the stats for Billy Ray Cyrus. In the 20 years since his 9 x platinum debut album Some Gave All, he has helped make country music a worldwide
phenomenon with one of the biggest crossover singles in country history - the Grammy nominated "Achy Breaky Heart" - and followed it up with 10 studio albums, 30 hit singles and over 25 million album sales.
Now in its sixth year, CMC Rocks the Hunter festival has established itself as the biggest International Country & Roots Festival outside of North America as it brings together the best international and local country and roots performers in at Hope Estate in the Hunter Valley.
CMC Rocks the Hunter 15-17 March, 2013. Tickets go on sale Thursday 4 October at 9am with limited one-day tickets available.
A "Time to Pay" option will be available for ticket buyers, where tickets can be ordered immediately, with payments spread over several months.
