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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Terri Clark Meets The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Canadian Country Star Performs First-ever Symphony Concert with the WSO

Winnipeg, MB – Nov 16, 2015 – Eight-time CCMA Entertainer of the Year and five-time CCMA Female Vocalist of the Year Terri Clark joins the WSO for a brand-new show featuring Terri’s best-loved tunes with full symphony orchestra. This ground-breaking collaboration will premiere on April 13th at the Centennial Concert Hall for one night only. Terri Clark fans will get to hear all their favourite songs in a whole new way. Tickets will go on sale Friday, November 20th.

About Terri Clark Hailing from , , Canada, Terri got her start playing for tips at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, a honky-tonk bar across the alley from ’s historic . She signed with and emerged as a driving, passionate, spirited – and every bit her own woman.

She has made her mark on radio with more than twenty singles, including six Number Ones in Canada and the USA – hits such as such as “,” “,” “,” and “.”

Terri has sold over five million albums and achieved Gold, Platinum, Double Platinum, and Triple Platinum status as certified by the CRIA and RIAA. She also has the honor of being the only Canadian female artist to be a member of the .

Terri is a dynamic, no-holds-barred live performer and one of the rare female country artists capable of throwing down some impressive guitar work. Terri has toured with such superstars as , , Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire, and George Strait. In addition, she continues to headline sold-out tours throughout the US and Canada.

About the WSO

Since 1948, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) has been integral to Winnipeg’s rich cultural life. The WSO performs for over 225,000 people each year with innovative programming and musical excellence, and brings some of the world’s top talents to the stage to provide audiences with the best experience possible. The WSO is committed to reaching audiences of all ages through their Education and Outreach programs and is the largest performing arts organization offering music education outreach programs in the province of Manitoba, performing for more than 40,000 students annually. These programs are designed to make symphonic music exciting and accessible to all.

Terri Clark meets the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Thursday, April 13, 2016 - 8:00 p.m. Centennial Concert Hall Terri Clark, star Julian Pellicano, conductor

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Tickets start at $39.95 (including taxes and fees) and are available through the WSO Box Office: 204.949.3999 or wso.ca or Ticketmaster: 1.855.985.ARTS and Ticketmaster.ca

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MEDIA: For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact: Sarah Panas, Marketing & Communications Coordinator p. (204) 949-3970 f. (204) 956-4271 e: [email protected]