Dec 20, 2004

(Nashville, TN) -- Country Thunder USA at the Canyon Moon Ranch in Historic Florence, Arizona is announcing Rascal Flatts, Big & Rich, Blake Shelton, Chris Cagle, Shelly Fairchild and George Canyon for the 2005 festival held in historic Florence, Arizona April 14-17, 2005.

CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year Rascal Flatts, known for hits such as "Melt," "Feels Like Today," and "These Days", slated to headline with Grammy Nominated Duo Big & Rich ("Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)" and "Holy Water"), Blake Shelton ("Some Beach"), Chris Cagle ("Chicks Dig It" and "What a Beautiful Day"), and newcomers Shelly Fairchild ("You Don't Lie Here Anymore") and George Canyon ("I'll Never Do Better Than You").

Tickets for the four-day festival start at $99 for a limited time! Camping is also available. Be sure to check out the web-site at www.countrythunder.com or call 480-966-9920 for additional information on the event.