07/06/2011

Luke Added to Summer's Hottest Concert Event: "CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY'S NIGHT TO ROCK"

More stars, late night jams, and behind-the-ropes interviews have been added to summer's hottest concert special: "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock," airing Sunday, Aug. 7 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Unique collaborations are a hallmark of this Festival and special," said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "The artists enjoy performing with their peers and our fans love those one-of-a-kind moments you won't find anywhere else. And, we have them!"
Concert performances added to the lineup for the special include Country Music Hall of Fame supergroup Alabama performing with reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Brad Paisley; The Band Perry at LP Field; a late-night jam at a gritty downtown Nashville club with Luke Bryan, Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow; the battle of the baritones with Josh Turner singing with "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery; Gretchen Wilson partying with tour mates and longtime creative collaborators Big & Rich; and Alan Jackson performing with Zac Brown Band.

Previously announced performers include "American Idol" runner up Lauren Alaina performing with Martina McBride; and Jason Aldean singing with Kelly Clarkson. Sara Evans, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban.