<p><strong>MUSIC ICON KEITH RICHARDS AND GRAMMY</strong>®<strong>-AWARD WINNING </strong><br />
<strong>SINGER-SONGWRITER <a title="SHERYL CROW" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSSCrow/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fsheryls-crow-tickets%2F">SHERYL CROW</a> ADDED TO ALL-STAR LINEUP TO HONOR </strong><br />
<strong>MERLE HAGGARD AT ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CONCERT CELEBRATION </strong></p>
<p><em><strong>SING ME BACK HOME: THE MUSIC OF MERLE HAGGARD</strong></em><br />
<em><strong>AN ALL-STAR CONCERT CELEBRATION </strong></em><br />
<strong>TO BE HELD AT NASHVILLE’S <a title="BRIDGESTONE ARENA" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbBridgestone&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbridgestone-arena-tickets-nashville%2Fvenue%2F221417&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">BRIDGESTONE ARENA</a> ON </strong><strong>APRIL 6, 2017 </strong></p>
<p><strong>NEW BLOCK OF TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE AT <a title="TICKETMASTER" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbTM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2F&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">TICKETMASTER</a></strong></p>
<figure id="attachment_762" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-762" style="width: 200px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://www.countrymusicnewsblog.com/artists/merle-haggard/" rel="attachment wp-att-762"><img class="size-full wp-image-762" src="http://www.countrymusicnewsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/merle-haggard.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="120" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-762" class="wp-caption-text">Merle Haggard</figcaption></figure>
<p>Legendary Rolling Stones&#8217; guitarist/vocalist Keith Richards and GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter <a title="Sheryl Crow" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSSCrow/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fsheryls-crow-tickets%2F">Sheryl Crow</a> have been added to the lineup of <em><strong>Sing Me Back Home: The Music Of Merle Haggard, </strong></em>an all-star concert event taping at the <a title="Bridgestone Arena" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbBridgestone&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbridgestone-arena-tickets-nashville%2Fvenue%2F221417&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">Bridgestone Arena</a> in Nashville, Tenn. on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. CT in honor of what would have been Merle’s 80<sup>th</sup> birthday and the one-year anniversary of his passing.<br />
The new additions to the lineup join previously announced performing artists <strong><a title="Willie Nelson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSWNelson/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fwillie-nelson-tickets%2F">Willie Nelson</a>, <a title="Kenny Chesney" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSChesney/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkenny-chesney-tickets%2F">Kenny Chesney</a>, <a title="Miranda Lambert" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMLambert/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmiranda-lambert-tickets%2F">Miranda Lambert</a>, John Mellencamp, <a title="Dierks Bentley" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/dierks-bentley-concert-tour-dates/">Dierks Bentley</a>, Loretta Lynn, <a title="Hank Williams Jr" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/hank-williams-jr-announces-2024-tour/">Hank Williams Jr</a>., Toby Keith, The Avett Brothers, <a title="Alison Krauss" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbAKrauss&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Falison-krauss-tickets%2Fartist%2F731928&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">Alison Krauss</a>, Ronnie Dunn, Alabama, Billy Gibbons, Warren Haynes, <a title="Jamey Johnson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSJJohnson/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjamey-johnson-tickets%2F">Jamey Johnson</a>, <a title="Kacey Musgraves" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMusgraves/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkacey-musgraves-tickets%2F">Kacey Musgraves</a>, Lucinda Williams, Lynyrd Skynyrd, John Anderson, Bobby Bare, Connie Smith and Ben Haggard.</strong></p>
<p>In a career that spanned more than 50 years, Merle Haggard racked up an astounding 38 No. 1 country hits and every major award imaginable. Songs like “Mama Tried,” “Okie From Muskogee,” “I’m A Lonesome Fugitive” and “The Fightin’ Side Of Me” continue to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike. He was an iconoclast who refused to bend to country music convention and helped create the indelible Bakersfield sound. He gave voice to outlaws and outsiders and in a way that few, if any, have ever equaled.</p>
<p>A new block of tickets has been released and are now available for the all-star concert event taping at <a title="ticketmaster" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbTM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2F&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ticketmaster</a>.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, all <a title="Ticketmaster" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbTM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2F&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">Ticketmaster</a> locations and the <a title="Bridgestone Arena" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbBridgestone&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbridgestone-arena-tickets-nashville%2Fvenue%2F221417&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">Bridgestone Arena</a> box office.</p>
<p>Keith Wortman, Mark Rothbaum and Theresa Haggard are the creators and executive producers of the show. Don Was, Ben Haggard and Buddy Cannon will serve as music directors and preside over a stellar house band backing the performers at this historic concert event taping. The event will be filmed and recorded for multi-platform distribution throughout traditional media (worldwide broadcast, music, and digital). A portion of the proceeds will benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation.</p>
<p>“Stuff happens, but you just have to be your own man, and have something to say,&#8221; said Richards. &#8220;Sometimes you meet somebody and you know instantly that you’re friends. Merle was one of those kind of cats to me. It’s another goodbye to another good friend.”</p>
<p>&#8220;I am so very thankful for this tribute to my husband, Merle Haggard. Please come join me and my family at this fantastic show that Merle would be so proud of,&#8221; adds Theresa Haggard.</p>
<p>“I am honored to produce a show that celebrates the life and music of Merle Haggard,” says Wortman. “His music and lyrics continue to shape the lives of musicians and millions of fans. I can&#8217;t think of any better way to celebrate his 80th birthday than to honor his legacy with this extraordinary event. It’s going to be an unforgettable evening.”</p>
<p><strong>FOR COMPLETE SHOW DETAILS AND OFFICIAL CONCERT WEBSITE, VISIT:</strong><br />
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<p><strong>About Blackbird Presents: </strong><br />
Blackbird Presents is a global media company that produces premium content via a range of strategies including large-scale concert events and festivals, broadcast series and specials and music releases featuring major music stars across all genres and demographics. <a href="http://ebmediapr.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c2b6ee37a9e18082133cda47&;id=44dcbd9309&;e=cf1e7f8964">http://blackbirdpresents.com</a></p>
<p>Blackbird’s other recent concerts, broadcast specials, and releases include Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert, Dear Jerry: Celebrating The Music of Jerry Garcia, The Life &; Songs of Kris Kristofferson, Outlaw: Celebrating The Music of Waylon Jennings, and All My Friends: Celebrating The Songs and Voice of Gregg Allman, the latter of which earned a 2014 GRAMMY® Award nomination for Gregg Allman and Taj Mahal’s awe-inspiring performance of “Statesboro Blues.”</p>
Keith Richards and Sheryl Crow added to all-star lineup to honor Merle Haggard at concert celebration
