GRETCHEN WILSON: THE REDNECK REVOLUTION TOUR ON THE BIG SCREEN ONE NIGHT ONLY™, OCTOBER 11, 2006
Big Screen Concerts sm Presents Gretchen Wilson in 88 Movie Theatres Across the Country
Denver, CO and Los Angeles, CA (September 14, 2006) –– Multi-platinum singer-songwriter, GRETCHEN WILSON brings her unique brand of country music to the big screen with a One Night Only™ exclusive concert from her first headlining tour, THE REDNECK REVOLUTION, on Wednesday, October 11th at 7:30 p.m. local time in select movie theatres nationwide.
The concert event, recorded from Atlanta’s Arena at Gwinnett Center on April 5 th , includes songs from her GRAMMY-nominated album, All Jacked Up . Gretchen performs hits such as “Redneck Woman,” “Here For The Party,” and “When I Think About Cheatin'.” For Gretchen Wilson fans who can’t get enough of the country superstar, this in-theatre event is an opportunity to experience the energy of her live shows – and for those who were there, this is a unique opportunity to relive the excitement.
The GRETCHEN WILSON: THE REDNECK REVOLUTION TOUR One Night Only™ Big Screen Concerts sm event will be presented by National CineMedia in association with Network LIVE in High-Definition and cinema surround sound at 88 participating Regal, United Artists, Edwards, Cinemark, AMC and Georgia Theatre Company movie theatres across the country. Tickets are on sale now at presenting theatre box offices and online at www.BigScreenConcerts.com for $10.00. (For a complete list of participating theatre locations, please visit the Web site.)
Gretchen Wilson's debut album "Here For The Party" sold more than 5 million copies and remained at #1 for nine consecutive weeks, earning her the award for Best Country Female Vocalist at the GRAMMY Awards. Her sophomore album, All Jacked Up , entered both the Country and Billboard Top 200 Charts at #1. Gretchen was recently crowned with the CMA Female Vocalist of 2006 award and her book “Gretchen Wilson. Stories From My Life” will be released on November 1 (Warner Books).
"I didn't think it could get any better than last year," comments Wilson. "To have the fans and the industry embrace me as they have is overwhelming. I'm psyched to be headlining “The Redneck Revolution Tour” and to have fans across America hear us play live!"
About Gretchen Wilson: For more information on Gretchen Wilson, visit www.gretchenontour.com www.gwfans.com www.aolmusic.com/GretchenWilson
“The Redneck Revolution Tour” is produced and promoted by The Messina Group (TMG.) TMG is a partner of AEG Live, one of the top live entertainment companies in the world which produces world tours featuring internationally renowned artists and regional concerts and festivals. TMG/AEG Live is recognized throughout the industry for its artist-friendly approach and commitment to quality.
About National CineMedia National CineMedia, LLC is a venture of AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark USA, Inc. and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), three of the world's leading theatrical exhibition companies. The company develops pre feature entertainment; cinema and lobby advertising products; comprehensive meeting and event services; and alternative forms of entertainment content for distribution across the approximately 13,000 screens operated by its owner theatre circuits and other theatre affiliates. Over 11,000 of these screens are part of NCM’s Digital Content Network (DCN), one of the world's largest in-theatre digital distribution networks. The network provides content and advertising to 150 U.S. markets, including 49 of the top 50, reaching an estimated 525 million movie patrons annually. For additional information, please go to www.ncm.com .
About Network LIVE Network LIVE is the #1 provider of live digital entertainment, offering fans unparalleled access to the artists they want -- when and how they want it -- via broadband, TV, radio, wireless, theatrical and retail. Its best-in-class, multi-partner network provides unprecedented reach for live offerings through broadband, satellite radio, satellite television, digital movie theatres and mobile phones throughout the U.S. and the world. Through its partnerships, Network LIVE reaches nearly 71 million music fans across the U.S. Network LIVE combines the energy and immediacy of the live moment with a level of access to live entertainment that can only be delivered to audiences across an on-demand digital network. (www.networklive.com)
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
For Gretchen Wilson Michele Schweitzer [email protected]
National CineMedia / Big Screen Concerts Amy Jane Finnerty 212-931-8117 [email protected]
Hannah Kampf or Eve Samuels Scoop Marketing for Big Screen Concerts (213) 639-6159, (213) 639-6166 [email protected] , [email protected]
Network LIVE Elisa Wiefel 310-550-3831 [email protected]