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Sunday,
June 15, 2008 on TNT
Sammy
Kershaw to Play MIS Concert
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Michigan International Speedway
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Michigan
International Speedway has partnered with its official
beer sponsor and its NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race
sponsor to host the Miller Lite Rock N’ Racing Concert
presented by Cool City Customs, featuring a post-race
performance by country music sensation Sammy Kershaw on
Saturday, June 14.
The
concert will take place after the NASCAR Craftsman Truck
Series Cool City Customs 200, which is slated to begin
at 3 p.m. Local recording artist ‘3D’ from
Detroit will open for Kershaw.
“Michigan
International Speedway, Miller Lite and Cool City Customs
believe in delivering fun to all of our fans and that
means more than just great racing,” track President
Roger Curtis said. “The concert has always been
one of the many highlights that make NASCAR races at MIS
more than just ‘events.’ Sammy Kershaw is
one of country music’s great performers and we’re
glad he’ll be here to help us kick off our 40th
season.”
Fans
that have purchased tickets to the Cool City Customs 200,
which will feature many of today’s hottest drivers
such as Kyle Busch, Johnny Benson and Todd Bodine, can
use their ticket stub for gate admission to the post-race
concert and witness one of country music’s greatest
performers outside of Turns 1 and 2.
Tickets
for the Cool City Customs 200 are available for $40 each
with children 12 and under admitted free. Tickets can
be purchased by visiting MISpeedway.com or calling 800-354-1010.
“This
is a wonderful opportunity for me to perform at Michigan
International Speedway in front of some of the greatest
NASCAR fans in the country,” Kershaw said. “I
appreciate Miller and Cool City Customs for giving me
this opportunity. I guarantee it will be a fun show for
everyone.”
Since
his debut on the music scene in the early 90’s,
Kershaw has remained one of the most consistent power
hitters in country music — both with a chain of
major hit records and sell-out touring schedules. Kershaw’s
current album “Honkytonk Boots,” was released
in 2006 on Category 5. For the newest Kershaw project,
the singer’s soulful sound and Cajun vocal kick
has teamed back-up with the genius of producer Buddy Cannon,
whose efforts, like Sammy’s, have lined his walls
with platinum.
Often
referred to as the heir apparent to the legendary “voice”
George Jones, Kershaw helped make the ‘90s a shining
decade for country music. It’s a comparison not
lost on Sammy, who grew up in the Cajun country of Louisiana
on a diet of crawfish and country music.
In
the course of breaking into the ranks of stardom in country
music, Kershaw has made contributions to more than just
the charts. His platinum albums propelled into the record
books by hits such as “She Don’t Know She’s
Beautiful,” “I Can’t Reach Her Anymore,”
“National Working Woman’s Holiday,”
“Love Of My Life,” “Cadillac Style,”
“Don’t Go Near The Water,” “Haunted
Heart” and many other milestones.
Michigan
International Speedway is preparing for its 40th season
of racing in 2008. Tickets for all the races are on sale
now. The ARCA RE/MAX Series on June 13, the NASCAR Craftsman
Truck Series Cool City Customs 200 on June 14 and the
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LifeLock 400 on June 15 kick
off the season. The NASCAR Nationwide Series CARFAX 250
and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 3M Performance 400 presented
by Bondo conclude on August 16 and 17. Tickets, camping
and pit passes are available for all events, including
qualifying days. Parking is always free at Michigan International
Speedway.
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