Released on = June 24, 2006, 3:08 am

Press Release Author = Christian Lamitschka

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = The four day CMA Music Festival / Fan Fair in Nashville has
proven to country fans again, what seems to be impossible in Europe. It only takes
good will and an awesome lineup of artists to make the biggest party in the world.

Press Release Body = Flashback CMA Music Festival / Fan Fair and IFCO Show.

The four day CMA Music Festival / Fan Fair in Nashville has proven to country fans
again, what seems to be impossible in Europe. It only takes good will and an awesome
lineup of artists to make the biggest party in the world.

For music lovers, there was a lot to see and hear. The convention center floor was a
giant meet and greet where you could line up and get your picture taken with your
favorite stars and get their autographs and a few minutes to talk with them.

The riverfront area had concerts every day, all day long. So many artists played
there, I will not even attempt to name them. The crowds excited the artists and the
artists excited the crowds.

The same goes for the nightly concerts in the stadium. They were really great even
though just like last year, it rained at night. Other than that, it was sunny and
hot. But that didn't bother the true country fans because everybody was having a
good time no matter where they were or what they were doing. There was so much to
see and hear that you couldn't do it all. With so many events going on at the same
time, you had to choose which ones you were going to see and which ones your were
going to miss.

There were also many private parties for fan club members and I was privileged to
attend the party given by Andy Griggs and Tracy Byrd at the Wildhorse Saloon. It was
a very special concert experience. Andy and Tracy were on stage singing hit song
after hit song with just their guitars. From time to time they would invite special
guests like Rhett Akins or Marty Brown to join them, also only with their guitars,
no band. It was a very warm and personal show with their long term fans who filled
every seat in the house.

During the CMA Music Festival / Fan Fair week, the International Fan Club
Organization (IFCO) has it's annual show at the Ryman Auditorium and it's always a
very special treat. It is much more quiet than the outdoor venues and therefore the
music can be enjoyed even better. Be sure to check out their website www.ifco.org as
well as read my interviews with the stars from backstage at the mother church of
country music and home of the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium. You might even
want to join one of the many fan clubs and let them know we love country music in
Europe too.

If you would like to see the CMA Music Festival in 2007, tickets are already
available at www.cmafest.com . All I can say is, bring suntan lotion so you don't
get sun burned.

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have the best prices you can get anywhere. Also, it's always nice to catch a concert
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