Country Stampede Fans Win Big At Academy Of Country Music Awards

MANHATTAN, KS. (Stampede Festival PR) - The 10th Annual Country Stampede festival in Manhattan, Kansas is proud to host 2005 ACM 'Top Make Vocalist' and 'Album of the Year' Winner Keith Urban. The 40th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards featured performances by Country Stampede favorites Keith Urban, Big & Rich, and Sugarland during Tuesday night's broadcast. In addition to the performances, Country Stampede artists such as Phil Vassar, Lonestar's Keech Rainwater and Dean Sams, Cowboy Troy, Sawyer Brown's Mark Miller, and Montgomery Gentry were also on hand to present their peers with the prestigious honor.

Country Stampede President Wayne Rouse was confident when entering preparations for this year's event that the festival would maintain their reputation, hosting the hottest performers in country music. 'We had an overwhelming response to all the artists on this year's line-up, but especially Keith Urban, Montgomery Gentry, and Big & Rich,' Rouse commented. 'If their performances at Country Stampede resemble Tuesday night's ACM performances, our fans will be blown away!'

With over 40 hours of entertainment, the best camping nationwide, and the widest assortment of food, Country Stampede offers more! So if you want access to the hottest live performances this summer, get your tickets to the 2005 Country Stampede festival held in Manhattan, Kansas June 23rd through 26th for four days of non-stop entertainment!
Be sure to check www.countrystampede.com for updates and the many surprises country enthusiasts may anticipate at this year's festival. For information or to order call 800-795-8091.

Thursday, June 23
4:30 PM Karaoke Contest
6:00 PM Drew Davis Band
7:30 PM Sugarland
9:30 PM Phil Vassar

Friday, June 24
12:00 PM Shevy Smith
1:30 PM Keni Thomas
3:00 PM Cross Canadian Ragweed
5:00 PM Billy Currington
7:15 PM Montgomery Gentry
9:30 PM Keith Urban

Saturday, June 25
12:00 PM Heather Shelley (Colgate Country Showdown Champion)
1:00 PM Shelly Fairchild
3:00 PM She Daisy
5:00 PM Dierks Bentley
7:15 PM Sawyer Brown
9:30 PM Big & Rich

Sunday, June 26
12:30 PM Lane Turner
2:00 PM George Canyon
4:00 PM Chely Wright
6:00 PM Lonestar
8:00 PM ZZ Top