2007 CMA Awards Tickets Go on Sale Aug. 30

2007 CMA Awards Tickets Go on Sale Aug. 30

Prestigious Event Once Again Open to the Public

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- "The 41st Annual CMA Awards" will be broadcast live on Wednesday, Nov. 7 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network from the Sommet Center in Nashville. And for the third consecutive year, the public will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to attend.

Tickets for the 2007 CMA Awards will be on sale to the public beginning Thursday, Aug. 30, at 10:00 AM/CT, and can be purchased by logging on to www.ticketmaster.com; calling (615) 255-9600; or in person at the Sommet Center box office, 501 Broadway (corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, in Nashville). Ticket prices begin at $164 (excluding applicable service/handling fees), with prices increasing depending on seating level.

"Having the public attend the CMA Awards adds an extra level of excitement to 'Country Music's Biggest Night,'" said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Operating Officer. "The enthusiasm of the fans mixed with the anticipation of the nominees creates an exciting evening for everyone."

Premiere Radio Networks is the official radio packager of the CMA Awards, including a stereo-radio simulcast of the gala event. American Airlines is the official airline of the 2007 CMA Awards. Chevy: The Official Ride of Country Music. Mary Kay(R) is the Official Beauty Sponsor. Additional promotional partners include Crisco(R), Gibson Guitar(R), and Greased Lightning(R) Cleaning Products.

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Source: Country Music Association

CONTACT: Wendy Pearl or Scott Stem, +1-615-244-2840, both of CMA

Web site:

http://www.cmaworld.com/
http://www.cmapress.com/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/

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