FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HANK WILLIAMS JR., , 38 SPECIAL, PARMALEE & ERIC PASLAY JOIN HEADLINERS AND ON 2ND ANNUAL ROCK THE OCEAN’S TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL APRIL 12 & 13

26-ACT LINEUP ALSO FEATURES TRAIN, , BILLY CURRINGTON AND MANY MORE

CMT’S “HOT 20 COUNTDOWN” TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE FESTIVAL COVERAGE

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT www.tortugamusicfestival.com

Fort Lauderdale, FL – January 28, 2014 –Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival is proud to announce the addition of more top performers to its already star-studded second year lineup. Joining headliners Luke Bryan and Eric Church will be Jr., Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert, 38 Special, Parmalee and Eric Paslay. The festival returns to the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in on April 12th and 13th. Tickets are on sale now at www.tortugamusicfestival.com.

“We said when we announced our initial lineup that looking to build on the talent of our amazing first year and raise the bar even higher,” says HUKA Entertainment co-founder and CEO A.J. Niland. “With the addition of these six incredible artists to the bill, we have undoubtedly assembled one of the most singular and exciting musical events of 2014.”

Tens of thousands of fans are expected to enjoy the sun, songs, sand and surf at this unique oceanfront festival. Adding to the excitement of the now-26-artist bill are: legendary country superstar and recent Patriot Award Winner Hank Williams, Jr., multi-platinum and award-winning artist Dierks Bentley, reigning Academy of (ACM) New Male Vocalist of the Year Brantley Gilbert, classic rock legends 38 Special, “Carolina” chart-dominators Parmalee and “Friday Night” hit-maker Eric Paslay. Already announced to share the festival’s stages with Bryan and Church are: multi-platinum act Train, nine-time Grammy Award winner Sheryl Crow, country chart-topper Billy Currington, rock, folk, and beach fusion pioneers Slightly Stoopid, reggae legend Ziggy Marley, powerhouse vocalist Brett Eldredge, folk singer- Brett Dennen, inventive roots rockers Delta Rae, “Chillin’ It” singer and celebrated songwriter Cole Swindell, Nashville rockers Moon Taxi, genre-jumping septet The Revivalists, folk/funk band White Denim, “Helluva Life” hit-maker , Paste’s Best of What’s Next sibling duo Brothers Osborne, “How She Rolls” singer Chase Rice, “Booze Cruise” hitmakers Blackjack Billy, modern folk rockers Sons of Fathers and -infused rock band Quaker City Night Hawks. Festival tickets are currently on sale, with two-day general admission festival ticket prices starting at just $165. Complete festival details, including pricing for GA, VIP and Super VIP tickets can all be found at www.tortugamusicfestival.com.

Tortuga Music Festival partner CMT, which is already providing content and contests across its television, internet, social and radio network platforms, has confirmed it will host its popular “Hot 20 Countdown” program from the festival site this year, capturing performances and artist interviews with exclusive coverage of the two-day festival with country’s biggest superstars. Produced and promoted by HUKA Entertainment and created with the Rock the Ocean Foundation, Tortuga Music Festival serves to celebrate its oceanfront setting while raising awareness of issues impacting the world’s oceans and generating support for marine research and conservation. This year’s festival will once again include a one-of-a-kind Conservation Village on site, with nearly two dozen organizations and exhibitions providing attendees with information and tools to help protect the world’s oceans and marine resources. “Most people have no idea how bad the condition of our oceans are,” says Rock The Ocean founder Chris Stacey. “We’re excited to be part of a live entertainment event that everyone can enjoy, but we do so in observance of the important message we are committed to. Reefs, sharks, turtles and many more are all in danger, and it’s only in respecting and conserving our natural resources that we can continue events like these for years to come.” For tickets, additional information, updates and offers, visit Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival on the following platforms: Web: www.tortugamusicfestival.com

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About HUKA Entertainment: , LA-based HUKA Entertainment is a privately held full-service production, talent-buying and promotion company that specializes in festivals, concerts and events of all sizes. Known for groundbreaking innovation at festivals throughout North America, HUKA Entertainment produced the Concerts for the Coast series featuring , and ; is the co-founder, producer, talent-buyer and promoter of the award-winning Rock The Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival (Fort Lauderdale, FL); is the co-founder, producer, talent buyer and promoter of (Pemberton, BC); is the co-producer and co- promoter of BUKU Music + Art Project (New Orleans, LA) and is the co-founder of the award-winning (Gulf Shores, AL), for which it was producer, talent buyer and co-promoter from 2010 through 2013. HUKA Entertainment also books talent for and/or promotes a variety of concerts and events throughout the Southeastern United States. www.hukaentertainment.com

About Rock The Ocean Foundation: The Rock The Ocean Foundation is dedicated to supporting scientific research, education and increasing public awareness about the issues impacting the world’s oceans. RTO teams up with high profile musical artists and entertainers, who will perform and participate in events that educate the public on marine conservation. RTO founder Chris Stacey is an avid ocean lover, diver and 20 year music industry veteran. Tortuga Music Festival will bring to life his vision, uniting the best and brightest in music, working to raise awareness about the issues currently impacting our oceans and their delicate ecosystems. www.rocktheocean.com

About CMT: CMT, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is the leading television and digital authority on country music and entertainment, reaching more than 92 million homes in the U.S. CMT and its website, CMT.com, offer an unparalleled mix of music, news, live concerts and series and is the top resource for country music on demand. The network’s digital platforms include the 24-hour music channel, CMT Pure Country, CMT Mobile and CMT VOD.