Charlotte Kat Jam 2017 Press Release 092617.Docx
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IHEARTMEDIA CHARLOTTE’S 96.9 THE KAT ANNOUNCES KAT 6 MAN + CAM ACOUSTIC JAM TO BENEFIT ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL The All-Star Lineup Includes Big & Rich, Scotty McCreery And Jerrod Niemann Charlotte, NC – September 27, 2017 – iHeartMedia Charlotte’s 96.9 The Kat, Charlotte’s #1 Station for New Country, announced Monday an all-star lineup for the Kat 6 Man + Cam Acoustic Jam taking place on Thursday, November 2 at Coyote Joe’s in Charlotte. A portion of the proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the leading health care provider and research center for childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Kat 6 Man + Cam Acoustic Jam lineup includes Country artists Big & Rich, Scotty McCreery, Jerrod Niemann, William Michael Morgan, Chase Bryant, Cam and newcomer Ben Rue. In addition, 96.9 The Kat’s on-air personalities Paul Schadt and Meg will host the event. “Country artists are so generous with their time for the kids at St Jude. It’s a wonderful community that cares,” said Meg Stevens, Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia’s Northeast Division and Program Director for 96.9 The Kat. “We look forward to bringing the community together for a great cause.” 96.9 The Kat will hold an exclusive ticket pre-sale for the event on Wednesday, September 28 at 10 a.m. General admission and VIP tickets will go on sale to the public at www.969thekat.com on Friday, September 29 at 10:00 a.m. Event sponsors include Accu-Chek Guide and Scott Cark Toyota. Last year, Kat Country Jam raised over $11,000 to benefit St. Jude. 96.9 The Kat is a leading media outlet in the Charlotte market with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, the leading all-in-one streaming music and live radio service – with more than 1.4 billion app downloads and 100 million registered users. About iHeartMedia Charlotte: iHeartMedia Charlotte owns and operates WHQC-FM, WEND-FM, WRFX-FM, WLKO-FM, WKKT-FM and is part of iHeartMedia. With over a quarter of a billion monthly listeners in the U.S. and over 85 million social followers, iHeartMedia has the largest national reach of any radio or television outlet in America. As the leader in multiplatform connections, it also serves over 150 local markets through 858 owned radio stations, and the company’s radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and on the company’s radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile app, in enhanced auto dashes, on tablets, wearables and smartphones, and on gaming consoles. iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s digital radio platform, is the fastest growing digital audio service in the U.S. and offers users thousands of live radio stations, personalized custom artist stations created by just one song or seed artist and the top podcasts and personalities. With over 1.4 billion downloads, iHeartRadio reached 100 million registered users faster than any other radio or digital music service. iHeartMedia’s platforms include radio broadcasting, online, mobile, digital and social media, podcasts, personalities and influencers, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. iHeartMedia is a division of iHeartMedia, Inc. (PINK: IHRT). Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information. ### CONTACT: Nikki Corl, Marketing Director iHeartMedia Charlotte [email protected] (704) 339-3211 .