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Gene Watson on the bus prior to the CMA Global Artist Party in Nashville on Monday 4 June 2012

Monday 4 June 2012

A diverse line-up of international country music acts have been announced for Global Events Showcases during 2012 CMA Music Festival Week.



Twenty-two country music artists, representing five different countries and territories, have been announced for the 2012 Global Events Showcases, which will be held, on Monday 4 June 2012 and Tuesday 5 June 2012, during 2012 CMA Music Festival Week in downtown Nashville.

'Chevrolet Presents The CMA Global Artist Party' will be held on Monday 4 June 2012 (6.00pm - 10.45pm CDT) at The Stage on Broadway in Nashville.

The 2012 line-up includes the legendary Gene Watson (United States), who will perform a duet with Lisa McHugh(Ireland), Bob Corbett (Australia), Emerson Drive (Canada), Morgan Evans (Australia), Vickie Evans (New Zealand), Adam Harvey (Australia), High Valley (Canada), Craig Morrison (Australia), Jess Moskaluke (Canada), Gary Quinn (UK) and Joe Robinson (Australia).

Gene Watson is expected to grace the stage at 8.12pm CDT and the event will be streamed 'live' to CMT Canada, CMC Australia, Highway FM in France and CMAworld.com and Aristo.

Australian husband and wife duo O’Shea return as hosts from last year’s event.

'One of CMA’s missions is to help spread country music around the globe.  'We are always excited to see international country music performers grow and develop in their own countries, and then visit Nashville to build their relationships with both the fans and the industry.  We look forward to celebrating and showcasing them in Music City during the week of CMA Music Festival'.
Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer

'Chevrolet and music have been inseparable since the invention of the car radio.  Millions of our customers love country music and we support what matters to them'.
Chris Perry, Vice President of Chevrolet Global Marketing and Strategy

'Eight years ago, CMA launched its first international showcase event during CMA Music Festival Week.  Within a few years, we had to add a second show to accommodate the number of submissions we were receiving.  In 2012, we will celebrate our ninth year of international showcases with a lineup that includes more than 20 artists.  It's been fascinating to watch these events grow year after year, and I’m extremely proud of the success we’ve had so far'.
Jeff Walker, CEO/President, AristoMedia and CMA Board Member

Nashville-based record producer Mark Moffatt will once again serve as music coordinator for both Global Events.  Digital marketing and new media company AristoWorks will stream both nights of showcases, which can be viewed live online at: CMAworld.com, CMT.ca, CountryMusicChannel.com.au, DreamWest-tv.fr, HighwayFM.com, and AristoWorks.com.

Sponsors for Monday’s 'Chevrolet Presents The CMA Global Artist Party' include Chevrolet, CMA, Billboard, The Stage on Broadway, Prevost, AristoWorks, and Aristo P.R.  Tuesday’s 'CMA Presents The Aristo Global Show' sponsors include CMA, MusicRow, The Second Fiddle, Prevost, AristoWorks, and Aristo P.R.