Big Spring Jam 09 - The Fray, Akon and more

Press release:

June 18, 2009 - Big Spring Jam XVII Tickets On Sale Now as First Wave of
Acts are Announced

The Tennessee Valley's best value in music entertainment returns this
September as Huntsville's Big Spring Jam Music Festival marks its 17th
anniversary. The event is scheduled for September 25th - 27th at Big Spring
International Park in downtown Huntsville. Organizers have confirmed the
first wave of performers among more than 45 musical acts scheduled to
perform at Big Spring Jam XVII. Tickets for Big Spring Jam are available
for purchase now via www.bigspringjam.org.

The Grammy-nominated, chart-topping rock sensation, The Fray, makes its Big
Spring Jam debut, as well as hip hop phenomenon Akon. Classic rock legends
the Black Crowes and country music superstar Trace Adkins will join the
all-star Jam line up this year. The Village People will also take the stage
at the Jam as they celebrate 31 years as the world's disco icons. Other
confirmed acts include Tonic, The Lost Trailers, Heidi Newfield and Honor
Society.

These incredible acts are only the beginning! In addition, many more acts
will be announced continuously throughout the summer! Fans can keep up to
date with the latest Big Spring Jam artist updates, additions and news by
going to the festival web site www.bigspringjam.org. There, fans can
register to receive instant news blasts via e-mail as well as qualify to
win free Jam tickets and �meet and greet� opportunities with Jam artists.

Tickets for the valley�s premiere music festival are on sale now via
www.bigspringjam.org. Three-Day Passes are $45. Individual Day Passes can
also be purchased in advance for $25 online at www.bigspringjam.org and at
the gate for $30. There are numerous corporate ticket outlets to be
announced and the Jam encourages other companies throughout North Alabama
and Southern Tennessee to support the event by becoming a ticket outlet.
Interested companies should contact the Big Spring Jam Ticket Office at
(256) 551-2209.

In addition to ticket outlet opportunities, the Big Spring Jam is opening
up several new sponsorship avenues to the Huntsville community this year.
Sponsorship availability is limited, so don�t wait to reserve your
company�s spotlight at Big Spring Jam XVII. Contact Sponsorship Sales
Manager Lacy Pruitt today at lpruitt@vonbrauncenter.com or by phone at
256-551-2236.

Huntsville, Alabama�s Big Spring Jam is one of the largest music festivals
in the Southeastern United States. Since its debut in 1993, Big Spring Jam
has donated almost half a million dollars to area charities, health and
human services agencies and arts and entertainment organizations and will
continue that tradition this year. For more information, contact the Jam
office at 256-533-1953 or visit the web site at www.bigspringjam.org.