TIM MCGRAW ‘08 LIVE YOUR VOICE TOUR’ CRICKET WIRELESS PAVILION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Live Nation presents

TIM MCGRAW
‘08 LIVE YOUR VOICE TOUR’
CRICKET WIRELESS PAVILION
JUNE 20, 2008

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS JASON ALDEAN AND HALFWAY TO HAZARD

TICKETS ON-SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 28 AT 10AM

Phoenix, AZ (March 21, 2008) After wrapping the most successful consecutive multi-year tour in country music history last year, “Soul2Soul II,” with wife Faith Hill, Tim McGraw returns to touring in 2008 as a solo act. McGraw, an electrifying performer who has headlined and sold out shows since 1993, will kick-off “Tim McGraw ‘08 Live Your Voice Tour” in May. The first leg of the tour is slated to launch in Tampa, Florida on May 9 and will wrap in July 6 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The tour will make a stop in Phoenix to perform at Cricket Wireless Pavilion on Friday, June 20. The show will begin at 7:30pm with special guest Jason Aldean and Halfway To Hazard.

“I’m looking forward to having Jason and Chad and David out there this year,” said McGraw. “They are among the best live performers out there and I think it’s a great combination that the fans will enjoy.”

Known for his dynamic stage performances and state-of-the-art production, McGraw has proven himself as one of the top entertainers in the entire music industry. McGraw is the only country music artist in 2007 to be named a Top 10 earner by Forbes Magazine. He recently won his 11th CMA award and his first-ever BMI award as a songwriter for the co-penned hit “My Little Girl,” and was named Billboard’s Top Male Artist in country music in 2007. McGraw also scored four Grammy nominations this year.

Following closely on the heels of his PLATINUM certified self-titled debut, Jason Aldean’s sophomore album RELENTLESS propelled him to the front lines of country music this year with unprecedented sales. The two albums have produced four hit singles (“Hicktown,” “Why,” “Amarillo Sky” and “Johnny Cash) and four #1 videos to date, along with multiple industry award nominations including CMA’s prestigious “Horizon Award.” His current single “Laughed Until We Cried” is already a Top 20 hit and climbing. Praised by critics and fans alike for his high-energy live show, Aldean has been working audiences since he was 14 in bars and clubs across the Southeast. “I’m excited to get a chance to work with Tim,” says Aldean. “I came up through the clubs covering his music every night, so going on tour with him now definitely feels surreal.”

Halfway to Hazard spent 2007 on the road with Tim McGraw and Faith Hill warming up crowds and promoting their self-titled debut on Mercury/StyleSonic Records. The debut single “Daisy,” produced by McGraw and Byron Gallimore, cracked into the Top 40. The energetic duo hails from Hazard, Kentucky and looks forward to sharing the stage with McGraw in 2008. “Tim has been great to us and there’s nothing like being in front of 20 or 30,000 people a night and playing your music,” said David and Chad. “We can’t wait to start.”

TICKETS ON-SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 28 AT 10 A.M.
Reserved tickets priced at $63.75 and festival lawn tickets priced at $33.75 will go on-sale Friday, March 28 at 10am. Tickets will be available at the Cricket Wireless Pavilion Box Office (10am-2pm), http://www.eveningstarproductions.com/ and all Ticketmaster outlets. A venue parking fee, applicable taxes, service and handling charges may be applied. To charge by phone, call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. For more show information, check out http://www.livenation.com/

McGraw is also known for his innovative touring branding. This year he has chosen to partner with KC Masterpiece® and Kingsford® as official sponsors of the “Tim McGraw ‘08 Live Your Voice Tour.” This summer, KC Masterpiece and Kingsford will inspire family and friends to gather together, whether it’s tailgating before the show or grilling in their backyards. The two brands will be presenting sponsors and hosts of the VIP Pre-Show Party where McGraw performs a private acoustic set prior to each show. "I want to thank KC Masterpiece and Kingsford for their support on this tour," said McGraw. "We’ll have fun seeing who the best griller backstage is this year.”

Fritos ® and McGraw have developed an integrated partnership which includes Fritos ® as the “Official Snack” of the “Tim McGraw ’08 Live Your Voice Tour” and the presenting sponsor of the “StyleSonic Stage,” which will feature artists chosen by McGraw who will perform prior to the start of each concert, including Lance Miller and Catherine Raney. “We appreciate Fritos taking the StyleSonic stage to the next level for the fans and helping us showcase some great new artists,” said McGraw. As a special promotion, McGraw is making StyleSonic music available for free download to everyone who buys a ticket to the tour this year. More details will be made available on http://www.timmcgraw.com/ prior to the start of the tour.

In continuation of the Live Your Voice ™ themed year, McGraw has asked “Rock the Vote” to join the tour to mobilize voter registration awareness. For 18 years, Rock the Vote has fused celebrity and politics in an effort to inspire, engage and mobilize a generation to action. Rock the Vote gives young people the tools to identify, learn about and take action on the issues that affect their lives and empower them in the political process.