Columbus Crew Stadium announced today that it will host WCOL's 'Buckeye Country Jam 2008' on Saturday, June 21. Tickets for the 13th annual show, priced at $10 and $20, will go on sale Saturday, May 3, at 10 a.m., at all central Ohio Meijer locations.
The show will feature an outstanding lineup of favorite country artists and new talent - headliner Phil Vassar, John Michael Montgomery, Little Big Town and Fisher Stevenson. Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. and the show begins at 5 p.m. All seating is reserved, and VIP parking will be available in advance at the Crew Stadium Box Office (614-447-4169).
"High-quality shows like WCOL's Country Jam are exactly the kind of properties we look to attract to our new amphitheater stage," said Crew General Manager Mark McCullers. "Country Jam is a well-known regional event that has earned an enviable reputation over the years, and we hope it has found a permanent home at Crew Stadium."
"For years, WCOL listeners have counted on Country Jam to bring them a high-quality, low-cost concert with top-notch country performers," said WCOL Program Director John Crenshaw, "This four-act lineup promises to be one of central Ohio's best summer entertainment values and we are looking forward to a great show on Crew Stadium's new stage."
Complete details on Country Jam 2008 are available online at http://www.wcol.com.
Located at the Ohio State Fairgrounds, Crew Stadium is a 20,145-seat facility, with the ability to hold up to 30,000 attendees for concerts. A permanent main stage and roof structure was recently constructed at the stadium. It is home to the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer and is a target destination for other marquee sports and entertainment events including U.S. Soccer matches, NFL exhibitions, NCAA soccer and concerts.
