Tritt, Rimes to headline exhibition's night show
Andrea Klassen Medicine Hat News
Two big names in country music will hit the stage at this year’s Stampede night shows.
Country rocker Travis Tritt will take the stage July 28, while LeAnn Rimes is set to perform July 31.
Organizers say Hatters are already getting excited about this year’s lineup, which they’re calling one of the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede’s biggest.
“By ticket sales, for sure, this is one of our best years," says night show committee member Deb Neilson.
"We're thrilled, totally thrilled,” adds marketing head Jim Tennant. “It's probably one of the best lineups I've seen in a long time. I'm really pleased to see such top-notch talent like we're getting.”
Tritt, who burst onto the country music scene when musicians like Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson were climbing the charts, is known for bringing a southern-rock influence to modern country. Over the past two decades, he’s had a string of hits — many of which peaked at No. 1 on the U.S. and Canadian country charts — including “Help Me Hold On,” “Foolish Pride,” and “Best of Intentions.”
Travis Tritt
LeeAnn Rimes
His most recent album, "The Storm," saw the singer team up with producer and American Idol judge Randy Jackson, and includes a cover of Alberta rock band Nickelback’s “Should’ve Listened.”
LeAnn Rimes, too, is no stranger to country fans. Her first multi-platinum album, "Blue," topped both country and popular music charts and nabbed the then 13-year-old singer a Grammy Award.
Since then, Rimes has released another nine studio albums featuring hits such as “Big Deal,” “Something’s Gotta Give,” and “How Do I Live.” Her most recent album, 2007’s "Family," reached number two on the U.S. country charts, and included the single “Nothin’ Better to Do.”
Her next album, featuring Rimes’ renditions of country love songs originally sung by male artists, is expected to be released some time this year, along with a second album of new, original material.
Neilson says this year’s shows, which also include the Little River Band’s July 29 concert, fit well together — something the night show organizers try to plan for, but don’t always manage.
“This year, I think they're a great fit,” she says, adding that sales of the night show package, which includes tickets to all three performances, are also up.
In addition to big name talent, Tennant and Neilson say a major selling point of the night shows is the unique venue and atmosphere the outdoor concerts provide.
Ticket packages for all three performances are $110 until May 31, and are available online at tickets.mhstampede.com, or at the Stampede Box Office at 403-527-1234. Individual tickets are $50 plus gate admission for LeAnn Rimes, and $40 plus gate admission for Travis Tritt.
82 — REPORT ON SOUTHEAST ALBERTA 2010 ■ Celebrating our Community
53785800•03/30/10
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