Tanya Tucker and the Cast of Nashville Star Added to Star-Studded List to Join Nashville's Guitartown Gala Auction Event on Feb 23, 2006

NASHVILLE, TN (Tanya Tucker Official Website) - Legendary country music star Tanya Tucker and her cast and crew from Tuckerville will join the star-studded Guitartown Auction Gala event on Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 6pm at BMI Nashville. Along with hosts Big and Rich, the event will be attended by some of country music's greatest talent. The much anticipated event is the culmination of the popular Guitartown project which has exhibited 10 foot tall Gibson Guitar sculptures and other painted guitar art throughout Nashville for the past year. The cast and crew of the very popular Nashville Star program will also attend the event.

The GuitarTown Auction Gala is a chance to bid on the 10 foot guitar sculptures and the showcase guitars which have become famous throughout the world. From Wynonna's guitar to Kenny Chesney's to George Jones and others, the event is a chance to own a piece of art from a project which has gained worldwide recognition. Tickets to the event are in limited quantity and on sale now. To reserve tickets to the event go to www.nashvilleguitartown.com.

All proceeds from the auction gala will benefit four local charities: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum; The DISTRICT; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; and The United Way of Nashville. Bidders can bid live via on line bidding on eBay or live via television broadcast. To register to bid and/or for more auction information, please visit www.juliensauctions.com.

The tickets include entrance to the VIP reception and auction; including food and libations; a VIP gift bag filled with sponsor gifts, hob-knobbing with the stars and your chance to walk the red carpet and be on a one hour television program taping at the event. For more ticket information, please call 615.871.4500 ext. 2908 or go to www.nashvilleguitartown.com.
Nashville's GuitarTown is presented by Gibson Guitar, the world's premiere musical instrument manufacturer. The Auction gala event is sponsored by Champion Ford.