Country Crossing Grand Opening Line-up

Country Crossing Grand Opening Line-up
Twenty Acts Will Perform in Three Days – Combining 66 No. 1 Hits and 120 Million Albums Sold
Posted: 10:06 AM Jan 4, 2010

DOTHAN, Ala. – Country Crossing announces artists to perform during its three-day grand opening event, January 15-17, 2010. Headliners for the event include Tracy Lawrence, Darryl Worley, Lorrie Morgan and John Anderson, who all have interests in the development.

All live shows will be free to the public.

“As we’ve said all along, Country Crossing will provide first-class country music entertainment and this lineup is just the beginning,” says Ronnie Gilley, president, Ronnie Gilley Entertainment and developer of Country Crossing.

“Our grand opening will be nothing short of spectacular, and we are looking forward to many more great performances in the months and years to come.”

Dates and confirmed artists include:

Friday, January 15:

5 p.m. Matt Kennon
6:30 p.m. Confederate Railroad
8 p.m. Restless Heart
9:30 p.m. Little Texas
11 p.m. Aaron Tippin
12:30 a.m. Neal McCoy

Saturday, January 16:
3:30 p.m. The Grascals
5 p.m. Houston County
6:30 p.m. John Conlee
8 p.m. Pam Tillis
9:30 p.m. Blackhawk
11 p.m. Joe Nichols
12:30 a.m. Tracy Lawrence

Sunday, January 17:
3:30 p.m. LoCash Cowboys
5 p.m. Blackberry Smoke
6:30 p.m. Bellamy Brothers
8 p.m. John Anderson
9:30 p.m. Lorrie Morgan
11 p.m. Darryl Worley
12:30 a.m. Commodores

Bluegrass sensation, The Grascals, will also perform in the Worley Bird Saloon on Saturday night, Jan. 16

The performing artists have combined record sales of more than 120 million, 66 No.1 hits and 200 top ten singles.

“This is the first time in history that 20 artist, with a combined 120 million record sales and 66 No. 1 hits, will perform in three days at one venue – all free to the public,” adds Gilley. “You won’t have to go to a big city anymore to find high-caliber entertainment. We are bringing it right here.”

Ribbon cutting ceremonies for the venues with artists and officials will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17. George Jones will attend the ribbon cutting for the George Jones Possum Holler Bed & Breakfast. The Grascals will attend the ribbon cutting for the Bluegrass Hollow RV Park. Exact times for the individual ribbon cuttings will be released at a later date.

Venues for ribbon cuttings include:

George Jones Possum Holler Bed & Breakfast

Bluegrass Hollow RV Park

Lorrie Morgan’s Hot Chicken

John Anderson’s Cafeteria

Darryl Worley’s Worley Bird Saloon

Artists will be available for interviews at the ribbon cutting ceremonies. Artists performing each night will also be available for interviews. To schedule an artist interview, please contact Claire Ratliff at claire@websterpr.com.

For all entertainment-related questions, contact Kirt Webster with Webster & Associates at kirt@websterpr.com.

Country Crossing Dothan Alabama

Country Crossing is a one-of-a-kind master-planned entertainment destination resort located in Dothan, Alabama. It has been designed to create lasting family memories and to bring the spirit of music to the community and its visitors.

The official groundbreaking was held on October 27, 2008 and construction is under way. Several venues are scheduled to open in 2009.

Country Crossing will have a countrified retail and dining entertainment district home to unique dinner-music theaters, old time western saloons, restaurants, live music, a recording studio, and themed retail shops. Country Crossing will also offer a host of hospitality options including the George Jones Possum Holler Bed & Breakfast. Country Crossing will showcase year-round entertainment with multi-platinum selling artists performing weekly at its various venues.

Located in Dothan, Alabama Country Crossing is strategically situated within a 300 mile radius of approximately 26.8 million people (Branson and Orlando, FL have 19.4 and 16.6 million people respectively). The project is located directly on heavily travelled Highway 231, which exposes the site to in excess of 5 million cars per year. A new major toll road is also planned for the region with an entry and exit in close proximity of Country Crossing. The new Panama City International Airport, currently under construction and slated to open in May, 2010, is only 65 miles to the south, as are the sugar-white beaches and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

The initial Country Crossing attractions will include:

Celebrity Themed Restaurants including:
John Anderson’s
Darryl Worley’s Worley Bird Cafe
Lorrie Morgan Cafe
Tracy Lawrence BBQ

Additional Star Endorsed Venues To Be Announced Soon

George Jones Possum Holler Bed & Breakfast
Electronic Bingo Entertainment Center
Mandolin Grove Amphitheater (10,000+ seat venue)
Fairgrounds (to host music festivals and other events)
Hotels
Bluegrass Hollow RV Park

Future attractions of Country Crossing include:

Bowling Center
Recording Studio
Fiddler’s Cove Family Entertainment Center
Resort Hotels
A multitude of Commercial and Retail venues

Country Crossing is projected to attract in excess of 2.5 million guests annually and is forecasted to create over 5,000 jobs for the community over the next 3-5 years.

For more on Country Crossing, please contact  or visit http://countrycrossingalabama.com

Country Crossing Dothan Alabama

Country Crossing Dothan Alabama Opening 12/01/2009 Dont miss it !!!About 10 miles south of Dothan,Alabama hwy 231 south,at the alabama and florida state line.

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