Feb 15, 2008

ONE VERY SPECIAL NIGHT!  TWO VERY SPECIAL WOMEN!
‘the only Canadian date”

Active Mountain Entertainment Corp. is thrilled to announce THE JUDDS will headline Saturday, July 12th at Mountainfest 2008.  Together again for a very rare concert, The JUDDS will perform one night only in Canada.
This mother/daughter duo celebrated a career like no other. Adored by fans and admired by their peers, these Cinderellas from Kentucky helped reshape the sound and image of American popular music.  Success came almost immediately after their first project, The Judds, was released in 1984. Once they hit the top of the charts, they stayed there.  Wynonna and Naomi became one of the most celebrated success stories in country music, selling more than twenty million records and winning over sixty industry awards including five Grammies, nine CMA's and eight Billboard music awards. By 1989, they were one of the top-grossing touring acts in America.

In October of 1990, Naomi learned she had contracted Hepatitis C and after a lifetime of dreams, she would be forced to retire. The Judds Farewell Tour began February of 1991 and stopped in 116 cities across North America. The tour grossed over $21 million and The Judds were named the top grossing concert act of 1991.  On December 4, 1991, The Judds performed their final concert for their loyal fans who had loved and supported them for nearly a decade.  It was the end of an era!

Wynonna continued to record and tour and became the highest-selling solo debut female artist at the time. As a solo artist, she has accumulated sales totals in excess of ten million units, a top Female Vocalist win by the Academy of Country Music and thirteen top ten hits on the charts.  And, with her seventh studio album scheduled for a 2008 release, Wynonna continues to inspire the millions of fans who are drawn to her music and her life story. 

The Judds are delighted to join together for a very rare performance.  Fans across the country will undoubtedly be treated to this dynamic duo one more time.          
 

The 16th Annual Merritt Mountain Music Festival July 10-13, 2008

ARTIST LINE UP

Thursday, July 10:

• Sugarland
• Aaron Lines
• Pat Green
• Jessie Farrell
• *Shane Yellowbird

Friday, July 11:

• Hank Williams Jr.
• Dierks Bentley
• Aaron Pritchett
• Beverly Mahood

Saturday, July 12:

• The Judds
• The Wilkinsons
• Gord Bamford

Sunday, July 13:

• Sara Evans
• George Fox
• Kenny Hess

AND MORE!

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE FEB 29TH

Festival tickets and reserved camping ON SALE NOW!at www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling 1-888-7-MERRITT  Visit www.mountainfest.com for more festival and reserved camping information.

The Mountainfest experience…the best in Country Music!

For More Information contact: Barb Fraser 604-904-7934 Email: barbfraser@telus.net

* Beverage Garden