CRAVEN COUNTRY JAMBOREE REPLACES RANDY TRAVIS WITH THE OAK RIDGE BOYS

Today festival organizers announced that the Oak Ridge Boys will replace Randy Travis, who was recently hospitalized.

"Though we continue to wish Mr. Travis well, we are thrilled that we are able to replace country music legend Randy Travis with the Oak Ridge Boys," said Kim Blevins, director of marketing. "It is really hard to find an act of this caliber that is available on such short notice. We are very proud to announce that one of the most successful country acts of all time, the Oak Ridge Boys have agreed to play the festival this year."

Since hitting the charts for the first time in 1977, the Oak Ridge Boys have had a massive music career with over 30 million records sold. With hits like Elvira,Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight, Daddy Sang Bass, American Made, and Fancy Free, the Boys will put on an incredible show, having fans singing along to every song.

The Oak Ridge Boys will hit the stage at 5:30pm on Saturday. Other acts include Tim McGraw on Friday, the Dixie Chicks on Saturday, Kenny Chesney on Sunday, Brantley Gilbert, Sawyer Brown and many more. Don't miss Phil Vassar in the Pump Roadhouse on Thursday night.

Tickets are available at www.cravencountryjamboree.com or at festival gates. As well, check for more information and updates on our Facebook page, Twitter @ccjsask or by downloading the app at cravenapp.com or the iTunes store.

EVENT (CRAVEN, SASKATCHEWAN) JULY 11-14: CRAVEN COUNTY JAMBOREE

Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, The Dixie Chicks, Randy Travis, Brantley Gilbert, Scotty McCreery and Phil Vassar are among the artists confirmed to play the Craven Country Jamboree in Craven, Saskatchewan. The festival takes place July 11-14, 2013. Long-time weekend hostsWilliams and Ree will serve as festival ambassadors.

“This may be the lineup to end all lineups,” says Troy Vollhoffer, executive producer of the event. “We are always proud to bring the biggest and the best acts that are available, but this year I think we’ve outdone ourselves. The lineup is deep with a great mix of young, classic, and a trio of superstars. There is definitely something here for everyone. It’s going to be an explosive show in 2013.”

Tickets are available at $179, and prices will increase to $199 on June 1. For more information, visit cravencountryjamboree.com.

Craven Country Jamboree lineup:

Thursday, July 11 (Beer Garden kick-off party)
8:00 p.m. – Williams & Ree
9:00 p.m. – Phil Vassar

Friday, July 12

4:00 p.m. – Small Town Pistols
5:30 p.m. – Sawyer Brown
7:00 p.m. – Brantley Gilbert
9:00 p.m. – Tim McGraw

Saturday, July 13

2:30 p.m. – High Valley
4:00 p.m. – Williams and Ree
5:30 p.m. – Randy Travis
7:00 p.m. – Doc Walker
9:00 p.m. – The Dixie Chicks

Sunday, July 14

1:00 p.m. – CKRM Big Talent Contest Winner
2:30 p.m. – Bill Anderson
4:00 p.m. – Gloriana
5:30 p.m. – Chad Brownlee
7:00 p.m. – Scotty McCreery
8:30 p.m. – Kenny Chesney

THE DIXIE CHICKS REPLACE LADY A AT CRAVEN COUNTRY JAMBOREE

Craven, SK (December 26, 2012) - Today festival organizers announced the new Saturday headline act for the 2013 Craven Country Jamboree - the Dixie Chicks.

"We knew we had to find something extra special to replace Lady Antebellum when the band canceled their summer dates due to Hilary Scott's pregnancy," said Kim Blevins, director of marketing. "We are extremely excited that we can offer a taste of country music royalty to the Craven Country Jamboree. And it won't be a regular show - not only will our fans see Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Robison, the three original members, this is a greatest hits package. The Craven date will be one of the only opportunities fans of the band will have to see them live. This is an incredibly special moment for Chicks fans and the Craven Country Jamboree."

The Dixie Chicks are the highest selling female group of any genre. They hold the distinction of being the only country music group in history and the only female group of any genre to earn back to back Diamond awards for selling over 10 million albums. As a greatest hits show, their performance will be one big sing-a-long as with well-loved anthems like "Not Ready to Make Nice," "Wide Open Spaces," "Cowboy Take Me Away," "Landslide," "Ready to Run," "Good-bye Earl," and "Sin Wagon" to name but a few.

The Dixie Chicks join country superstar headliners Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw, Scotty McCreery, Phil Vassar, Brantley Gilbert, Doc Walker, Sawyer Brown, Chad Brownlee, Gloriana, High Valley, Small Town Pistols, Jason Blaine, and country legends Randy Travis and Bill Anderson. Also returning is the funniest duo in comedy - Williams and Ree.

"This is the biggest, deepest lineup of any festival in Canada," said Blevins. "We always strive to bring something for everyone from the biggest names in country music, to the best Canadian acts, to amazing classic country, all at the lowest price."

Tickets are still available for $159. Get the World's Greatest Christmas Gift for the biggest country music fan on your list. Visit cravencountryjamboree.com, call toll-free 1-866-388-0007 or visit The Pump, The Tap or Village RV in Regina, or any Cowtown location.