Fan Fair - Initial talent lineup announced for 1997

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26th Annual Fan Fair shows packed with star power; Initial talent lineup
announced for 1997

12:47 p.m. Mar 24, 1997 EST

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--March 24, 1997--The
International Country Music Fan Fair stage will once again play host to
an all-star lineup. Fans will be treated to performances by both new and
established artists.

Already set to appear are Tracy Byrd, Deana Carter, Tracy Lawrence,
Kathy Mattea, Mindy McCready, Collin Raye, LeAnn Rimes, Bryan White and
many more.

The event -- which sold out before any performers were announced Ole
Opry and takes place June 16-21 at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in
Nashville.

"An outstanding talent lineup continues to be crucial to the success of
this 26-year-old event," said Ed Benson, CMA executive director.
"Fortunately, country music entertainers look forward to performing for
their fans at Fan Fair as much as the fans look forward to seeing their
favorite stars. Both the artists and the fans are dedicated to making
Fan Fair a wonderful experience each year. Needless to say, we know we
wouldn't have an event without the artists' participation, and we truly
appreciate their continuing support of this unique event."

Fan Fair's popularity continues with 24,000 full-week registrations
selling out in advance for the seventh consecutive year. In addition to
the major label shows slotted Tuesday through Thursday, Fan Fair will
open with shows on Monday again this year. The Monday schedule will be
announced soon. The Bluegrass Show, a long-time favorite Fan Fair show,
remains in its traditional Monday night slot.

With more acts to be added, the current artists lineup for Fan Fair '97
is:

--Monday, June 16-- --Thursday, June 19--

Shows and times to be announced Atlantic Records & Asylum Records
Bluegrass Show: 7 - 10 p.m. 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(Atlantic Records)
--Tuesday, June 17-- Tracy Lawrence
Mila Mason
Curb Records & MCG Curb Records Neal McCoy
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Asylum Records)
LeAnn Rimes Kevin Sharp
Bryan White
Mercury Nashville
2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Arista Records & Career Records
Harley Allen 2:30 - 5 p.m.
Kathy Mattea tba
John & Audrey Wiggins
Mark Willis Columbia/Epic Records
7 - 10 p.m.
MCA Records & Decca Records Gary Chapman - host
7 - 10 p.m. James Bonamy
(Decca Records) Joe Diffie
Rhett Akins Wade Hayes
Gary Allan Ty Herndon
Lee Ann Womack Collin Raye
(MCA Records) Ricochet
Big House
Tracy Byrd --Friday, June 20--
Chely Wright tba

--Wednesday, June 18-- --Saturday, June 21--

Capitol Nashville Grand Masters Fiddling Championship
10 a.m. - Noon (Opryland USA)
Trace Adkins 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
John Berry
Deana Carter
Chris LeDoux
River Road
Tanya Tucker

Warner/Reprise & Giant Records
2 - 4:30 p.m.
Bill Engvall

RCA Records & BNA Records
7 - 10 p.m.
Kenny Chesney
Sara Evans
Kentucky Headhunters
Jim Lauderdale
Mindy McCready
Lorrie Morgan
The Thompson Brothers

Floyd T. Gentry

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>>>>Hell of a line up. I sewe the new. Wherre are the Legends. Not one. Floyd

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Mar 27, 1997, 3:00:00 AM3/27/97

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Thanks alot You made things alot easier for me !
welder