MCALISTER KEMP REPLACES BILLY RAY CYRUS AT
CMC ROCKS THE HUNTER 2013


Tuesday 26 February 2013

Due to a medical condition, Billy Ray Cyrus will no longer be able to perform at the festival and it is too close to the festival for us to secure visas for another international artist. When we announced the news on Friday, we were inundated with suggestions for who should perform in his stead, and one artist emerged as a clear favourite - McALISTER KEMP.

The chart-topping local duo, made up of Drew McAlister and Hunter-area local Troy Kemp, are the biggest double-act in Australian country. The Golden Guitar and CMC Music Award winners are veterans of CMC Rocks, winning more fans with each electrifying performance.

Their latest album ‘Country Proud’, launched at CMC Rocks the Hunter 2012, has spawned hits including the anthemic title track and the cheeky ‘Cold Beer, Hot Women’. The fan-favourites will bring their rowdy charisma and boundless energy to the main stage on the Saturday night from 7.45pm to 9.00pm.

CHANGE TO CMC LINE UP

Friday 22 February 2013

We have been advised by Billy Ray Cyrus' representative that due to medical reasons, he will no longer be able to perform at the festival this March. Stay tuned for details on which Australian act will be added to the bill, as we are too close to the festival to be able to secure visas for another international artist.

“SAVE A HORSE, RIDE A COWBOY!”
AMERICA’S BIG & RICH ROLL INTO TOWN
FOR THE FESTIVAL


Just in time for Christmas, Rob Potts Entertainment Edge, Chugg Entertainment, Foxtel and County Music Channel are thrilled to announce the unleashing of those International larger-than-life, technicolor cowboys, BIG & RICH (USA), for their first-ever trip to Australia for CMC Rocks the Hunter 2013.

They will be joined by America’s hottest young country/pop duo, LOVE AND THEFT (USA), who are also making their first trip to Australia for the Festival.

Local stars, ADAM HARVEY, JASMINE RAE and BUDDY GOODE, will also add more heat to the already stellar lineup for the three-day festival, held at the beautiful Hope Estate in the Hunter Valley (NSW), over the weekend of Fri 15-Sun 17 March, 2013.

In addition to these newly announced artists are some rising stars from both Australia and New Zealand, including AARON JURY (NZ), PAUL GREENE, JACKIE BRISTOW (NZ), CHELSEA BASHAM, MARK WELLS, KAYLENS RAIN and current CMC New Oz Artist of the Year, PETER MCWHIRTER.

The lineup also features RASCAL FLATTS (USA), BILLY RAY CYRUS (USA), CHRIS YOUNG (USA), THE BAND PERRY (USA), ADAM BRAND, CORB LUND AND THE HURTIN’ ALBERTANS (CAN), DAVID LEE MURPHY (USA), DEAN BRODY (CAN), CATHERINE BRITT, AMBER LAWRENCE, MORGAN EVANS, THE LEGARDE TWINS, THE BLUEGRASS ALL-STARS, BOB CORBETT, DOUG BRUCE & THE TAILGATERS, CRAIG MORRISON, THE WOLFE BROTHERS and ALEYCE SIMMONDS.

Now in its sixth year, the CMC Rocks the Hunter festival has established itself as the biggest International Country & Roots Festival outside of North America. The festival draws fans from all states and territories in Australia and overseas. One of the premiere events on the Australian music calendar, it brings together the best international and local country and roots performers at Hope Estate in the beautiful Hunter Valley.

The main stage program on Friday 15 March will run from 2pm to 11pm. The festival will continue through Saturday and Sunday, when USA superstars, RASCAL FLATTS, will close the proceedings.

Once again, camping will be available on site at Hope Estate. The late-night Camper’s Bar will be back in action again on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, following the conclusion of the main stage program each night.

For tickets, camping, travel and accommodation details visit the CMC Rocks website.

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