Bayou Country Superfest - May 26 & 27, 2012 - LSU Tiger Stadium - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean,

Eric Church, Dierks bentley, sara evans & more primed to Rock

the 3^rd Annual Bayou Country Superfest at LSU’s Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Memorial Day Weekend (May 26 & 27)

Reserved-Seat Tickets in Two-Day Packages On Sale October 20

Special Room Rates Available at Baton Rouge Hotels

October 12, 2011 (Baton Rouge, LA)—The much-anticipated talent lineup for the 3^rd annual Bayou Country Superfest was announced today and brings together an unprecedented gathering of Country's greatest stars, including Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Dierks Bentley, Sara Evans, Little Big Town, Joe Nichols, and Jerrod Niemann.   Scheduled over Memorial Day Weekend 2012 (Saturday, May 26 & Sunday, May 27), Bayou Country Superfest turns Louisiana State University’s famed Tiger Stadium into country music central for the huge two-day celebration.  Drawing fans from all across the country to Baton Rouge , the Bayou Country Superfest has established the City as a Memorial Day Weekend destination and the Festival itself as a new holiday tradition. 

“The stars have truly aligned for the third Bayou Country Superfest, confirming the event as one of the ‘must-see’ festivals in America ,” said Quint Davis, producer/director of the Festival.  “The powerhouse combination of so many Country superstars, a massive Southern ‘let the good times roll’ audience, and the electrified nighttime atmosphere of LSU’s Tiger Stadium, make Baton Rouge the only place to be on Memorial Day Weekend.”

Reserved-seat tickets in two-day packages and reserved parking for Bayou Country Superfest go on sale Thursday, October 20 at 10:00 a.m. CST through Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling (800) 745-3000.  Single-day tickets to the Bayou Country Superfest will go on sale in the coming weeks.  The Baton Rouge River Center Box Office will also be open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for any ticketing or parking purchases.  Bayou Country Superfest is a reserved-seating event, so fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early in order to get the best seats available.  Special VIP upfront, stage-front, standing-room tickets in an area called the Golden Horseshoe will be available in very limited supply.  A limited number of discounted two-day ticket packages will also be available at certain price levels. Don’t forget to add parking to your ticket purchase in one of LSU’s premium parking lots.  Patrons interested in purchasing box suites or special RV parking in Touchdown Village should call the Bayou Country Superfest Ticket Office at (504) 410-4131. (See attached Ticket Information sheet for details.)

“LSU is proud to play a continuing role in the success of the Bayou Country Superfest, an event that has tremendous economic and cultural benefits for our city and our region.  It is rapidly becoming one of the great music events in the world and there is no better place for a world-renowned event than Tiger Stadium,” said Joe Alleva, LSU Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics.

“We are excited to partner with Bayou Country Superfest again this year. Last year’s festival was a great time for visitors while adding value to Louisiana ’s economy. Returning for its third year, this festival is poised to be an economic engine for Louisiana for years to come,” Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne said. “The 2012 Superfest will be the best one yet. It comes during Louisiana ’s Bicentennial celebration and is a great way to celebrate Louisiana ’s 200^th birthday.”

“The Bayou Country Superfest is quickly becoming one of America ’s top music festivals, bringing thousands of visitors and outstanding entertainment to Baton Rouge .  We have successfully turned Baton Rouge into a Memorial Day Weekend destination for country music fans across the country, bringing a tremendous boost to our local economy and a lot of fun for area residents.   Dust off your boots and get ready for another great time in Tiger Stadium with some of country music’s biggest stars, because this year’s festival promises to be the best so far,” said Mayor-President Melvin “Kip” Holden.   

“Bayou Country Superfest continues to position Baton Rouge as a preferred destination for country music fans. There was actually an increase in out of area visitation in 2011 and with the strength of the musicians lineup we expect 2012 will prove likewise.” Paul Arrigo, CDME President & CEO, Visit Baton Rouge .

Saturday, May 26 features country music superstar Keith Urban, as he makes his grand return to the Bayou Country Superfest after appearing at the inaugural event in 2010. Urban has been honored with Grammy Awards, Country Music Association Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards , a People’s Choice Award and an American Music Award. He is unquestionably one of country music's most electrifying live performers.   Carrie Underwood joins Keith Urban on the opening night schedule of the Festival for a very special performance.  As one of the most powerful vocalists in country music, Carrie Underwood is a five-time Grammy Award winner, a two-time Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, a three-time CMA and ACM Female Vocalist winner, and a member of the Grand Ole Opry.  Since her debut CD in 2005, Carrie has amassed more than 13 million in album sales and has placed 14 #1 singles on the charts.  Also on the opening night talent roster is Eric Church, the 2011 Academy of Country Music Award Winner as top New Solo Vocalist of the Year and nominee for the New Artist of the Year Award at the upcoming Country Music Awards.  Little Big Town joins the party with 3 Grammy nominations, over 1.5 million records sold and a current CMA nomination in the Vocal Group of the Year category.  Singer-songwriter and rising country music star Jerrod Niemann, opens the whole shebang on the first day of the Festival.

Sunday, May 27 stars not just Rascal Flatts and their 13 #1 singles, but smoking-hot Jason Aldean as he proves why no other country artist has spent more time at #1 on the radio charts over the past year.   Rascal Flatts has set more venue attendance records than any country act en route to ticket sales of six million and counting. They have sold 20 million albums and over 25 million digital downloads. With the #1 debut of Nothing Like This on the Country Albums sales chart, Rascal Flatts becomes one of only four country acts to debut six consecutive studio albums at #1. They have won over 40 awards from the ACM, CMA, AMA and People's Choice, and more.  Jason  Aldean has the biggest selling Country album of 2011 and is tied for the most nominations at the November CMA Awards with five nods in the categories of “Entertainer of the Year”, “Male Vocalist of the Year,” “Album of the Year” for My Kinda Party, “Single of the Year“ and “Musical Event of the Year”.    Known for his explosive live show, Aldean will be rockin’ Tiger Stadium with his country music anthems and sing-a-long favorites.  With eight #1 singles and 9 Grammy nominations, Dierks Bentley has proven that he’s going to be a force in country music for years to come.  Dierks brings his unique musical style to the Bayou Country Superfest along with double platinum recording artist, Sara Evans. Evans is nominated for the 2011 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and Single of the Year for A Little Bit Stronger.  Joe Nichols starts the day with three #1 hit songs and 7 top-ten hits.

Festival-goers should plan to arrive early to the event for the official Bayou Country Superfest Fan Fest & Tailgate Party located directly outside Tiger Stadium, featuring country music on the Bud Light Stage, festive food, and much more.  For information on the festival, visit www.bayoucountrysuperfest.com and register to receive email updates, or become our fan on Facebook.

Baton Rouge area hotels are offering special Bayou Country Superfest hotel rates for the event.  Visit www.bayoucountrysuperfest.com for availability and rate information.

Major sponsors of the 2012 Bayou Country Superfest are The State of Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, the Baton Rouge Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Bud Light, The Official Beer Sponsor of Bayou Country Superfest. L’Auberge Casino & Hotel of Baton Rouge is an official sponsor of the Festival.

To inquire about sponsorship opportunities please contact the Bayou Country Superfest Sponsorship Department at (504) 410-4100.

Bayou Country Superfest, produced by Festival Productions BCM, LLC, a subsidiary of Festival Productions, Inc.-New Orleans, is a co-production with AEG Live and is produced in association with The Messina Group.

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TICKET INFORMATION

Reserved-seat tickets in two-day packages for the Bayou Country Superfest go on sale Thursday, October 20 at 10:00 a.m. CST through Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling (800) 745-3000.  Single-day tickets to the Bayou Country Superfest will go on sale in the coming weeks.  The Baton Rouge River Center Box Office will be open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  Bayou Country Superfest will be a reserved-seating event, so fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early in order to get the best seats available.  A limited number of discounted two-day ticket packages will be available at certain price levels. Ticket prices are as follows, not including service charges:

Stadium Seats

Tiger Plaza                                                           $50 & $65             (2-day ticket, $80 & $110)

Sidelines                                                                $85                         (2-day ticket, $160)

Tiger Club                                                             $150                       (2-day ticket, $300)

Field Level Seats

Tiger Field                                                             $85                         (2-day ticket, $170)

Tiger Field (Front Sides)                                    $125                       (2-day ticket, $250)

Tiger Field (Front Center)                                 $175                       (2-day ticket, $350)

VIP Golden Horseshoe                                      $250                       (2-day ticket, $500)

(stage-front, standing-room only)

Children under the age of 2 are admitted free (with the exception of the VIP Golden Horseshoe); no seat provided.

Add car parking to your ticket purchase in one of LSU’s premium parking lots.  Prices range from $20 to $50 per day.  Parking can be purchased through Ticketmaster. 

Reserved RV Parking is available by contacting the Bayou Country Superfest Ticket Office at (504) 410-4131 or
viptickets@fpi-no.com.  
Prices range from $350-$1000 for a weekend pass and are sold first-come first-served.

For information on purchasing a Box Suite, please call the Bayou Country Superfest Ticket & Suite Coordinator at
(504) 410-4131 or viptickets@fpi-no.com.