New York, NY (Top40 Charts) America's national pastime is getting major league star treatment with the launch today of "Music on the Diamond," a nationwide concert series featuring top artists performing against the backdrop of iconic Minor League ballparks. "Music on the Diamond," a first-of-its-kind offering from Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), the owner/ operator of select Minor League clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB), and promoted by
William Morris Endeavor (WME) and Doussan
Music Group (DMG), provides fans with an unparalleled opportunity to witness their favorite stars in a uniquely intimate atmosphere.
"Music on the Diamond" currently comprises five headline concerts, beginning with four stops featuring three-time GRAMMY Award-winner
Miranda Lambert, the most-awarded artist in history at the Academy of Country
Music Awards, including the top honor for Entertainer of the Year. The series rounds out with a highly anticipated appearance from country music superstar,
Thomas Rhett.
This innovative collaboration marks a transformative moment as it opens new avenues for engaging with fans and communities beyond baseball. The "Music on the Diamond" series represents an exciting step towards redefining the role of Minor League ballparks as vibrant hubs of entertainment and culture within their communities.
"Bringing exciting new events and experiences that foster community and draw more people to our ballparks has been a goal of ours at DBH since the very beginning, so launching 'Music on the Diamond' is a momentous occasion for us," said Pat
Battle and
Peter Freund, Executive Chairman and CEO of DBH, respectively. "Whether you're catching a glimpse of the Skyliner rollercoaster just beyond the right-field wall at Peoples
Natural Gas Field in Altoona or taking in the view of the
Sierra Mountains on a clear day at Chukchansi Park in Fresno, Minor League ballparks provide some of the most unique atmospheres for entertainment. We're thrilled to see these cornerstones of the community open their doors to the public as often as possible." Tickets go on sale to the public starting April 26, 10 a.m. local time, with select presale opportunities made available starting April 23. For more information, visit musiconthediamond.com.
"Music on the Diamond" Tour Dates:
Miranda Lambert:
June 7 - Peoples
Natural Gas Field, home of the Altoona Curve (Altoona, PA)
June 29 - Momentum Bank Ballpark, home of the
Midland RockHounds (Midland, TX)
July 26 - Trustmark Park, home of the Mississippi Braves (Pearl, MS)
September 28 - AutoZone Park, home of the
Memphis Redbirds (Memphis, TN)
Thomas Rhett:
October 20 - Chukchansi Park, home of the
Fresno Grizzlies (Fresno, CA)
The series is expected to expand to more artists and ballparks over the coming months and years, with updates announced throughout the year, promising even more opportunities for fans to experience the magic of "Music on the Diamond."
