Nashville, Tenn.
(December 5, 2016) – Back to celebrate its 41st year with an all new
name and logo – but in the same spirit of good times and country music –
2017’s Jambo Country music festival will take place
over three days from July 13 – 15, once again drawing more than 100,000
fans to Belmont County, Ohio.
Formerly known as Jamboree in the Hills, the fans that have attended
this landmark festival for decades have always called it “Jambo.” As a
nod to these diehards we’ve changed our name, but not our approach. Like
the new tagline says: “Come for the music, stay for the party.”
Nightly headliners for this year’s Jambo Country are some of the top talents in the genre, including multi-PLATINUM artist Thomas Rhett on Thursday (7/13), RIAA’s top digital Country male artist of all time Jason Aldean on Friday (7/14) and seven-time GRAMMY award-winning trio Lady Antebellum on Saturday (7/15).
“Jambo fans are the most dedicated country music fans in the world. We
value their patronage to our event and know that they will love Jambo
Country! It will incorporate some of the traditions of the past but will
bring new life to the party with new products and an overall upgraded
festival experience,” said General Manager Kelly Tucker-Jones.
Since its original founding in 1977, Jambo Country has become one of
the most beloved country festivals in America, and this year returns to
the rolling hills of Eastern Ohio, centrally located between Cleveland,
Columbus and Pittsburgh. More than 100,000 fans from the Tri-State area
and beyond will take part in the daily celebration of all things
country, but now the party will be even bigger.
All new elements this year include premium “Jambo-Glam!” luxury camping
packages, campsites with electric hook-ups, “Parking Lot After
Parties,” a free Wednesday night concert presented by Panhandle Cleaning
& Restoration, VIP ticketing options with reserved viewing area,
private restrooms and access to an exclusive bar area, expanded
concessions with new vendors and for the first time, free showers for
all on-site campers.
A new alcohol policy means that no outside alcohol or coolers will be
permitted inside the venue for Jambo Country 2017, but beer, wine and
liquor will be available for sale inside the venue. Patrons will be
still be permitted to have their own alcohol at their campsite.
Likewise, Jambo Country will continue the festival’s most cherished
traditions, including the famed “Redneck Run” each morning and the
up-close-and-personal fan photo aisle in front of the main stage. As
always, chairs and canopies will still be allowed in the upper section
of the venue, and a spectacular fireworks show will once again cap off
the festival, which this year takes place on Saturday night.
Ticket sales for Jambo Country begin with a one-day only sale next
Thursday (12/15) from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. ET, with exclusive deals on
three-day passes and camping only. This will be a Jambo camper’s best
shot at the absolute lowest prices on three-day passes and three-day VIP
packages, a purchase that will surely make a great holiday gift for any
country fan.
Tickets for the one-day sale will be available via www.jambocountry.com, onsite at the Belmont venue or charge by phone at 1-800-594-TIXX.
Jambo Country is co-presented by WTOV9, WOVK-Wheeling, WPGB-Pittsburgh,
WCOL-Columbus and iHeart Country. To purchase tickets and find out more
about the festival, please visit
www.jambocountry.com.
ABOUT THOMAS RHETT
As Thomas Rhett continues “his journey to stardom” (
TODAY), he
is making waves with the fastest rising single of his career, “Star Of
The Show.” “The early success of ‘Star’ suggests another personal
highlight could well be on the horizon” predicts Billboard, as the track
climbs the Top 15 on Country radio charts this week. Known for his
“retro, soul-inspired danceable mix of arena-sized tunes and hooky
melodies” (
Associated Press), the newly released 18-track
TANGLED UP DELUXE (The
Valory Music Co.) includes his latest single and is filled with party
anthems, dance tunes, drinking songs, love ballads as well as five
never-before-heard tracks including a remix of the CMA, ACM and
Billboard Music Award-winning “Die A Happy Man.” Produced by Thomas
Rhett and a combination of music’s most respected and fresh talent, the
dynamic singer has the “winning blend of sentimental songwriting, slick
production and a smooth vocal” (
USA TODAY) with the 2X PLATINUM
six-week No. One “Die A Happy Man,” along with the PLATINUM certified
No. One’s “T-Shirt” and “Crash And Burn.” The multi-PLATINUM artist will
launch his headlining 2017 HOME TEAM TOUR in Feb. 2017. For more
information and for a full list of upcoming tour dates, visit
www.thomasrhett.com.
ABOUT JASON ALDEAN
ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean has “earned his spot at the top
of Country music over 11 years of hard touring and hard rocking” (
Rolling Stone), as his new album
THEY DON’T KNOW follows
on the heels of each album release earning PLATINUM certification or
better, tallying more than 14 million total album sales and 18 No. one
hits. The longevity of his career reached new heights as he debuted at
the No. One position on Billboard’s all-genre Top 200 Album chart for
the third consecutive time with his seventh studio album. Following the
second consecutive chart-topper off his seventh studio album, Aldean
continues to bring his “signature grit…studded with steel guitar” (
The Tennessean) to
Country radio with the release of “Any Ol’ Barstool” as his new single.
Aldean recently wrapped his 2016 SIX STRING CIRCUS TOUR hosting
sold-out crowds throughout the country’s biggest venues. For more
information on new music and for a full list of upcoming tour dates,
www.jasonaldean.com.
ABOUT LADY ANTEBELLUM
With more than 18 million album sales worldwide, seven-time GRAMMY award
winning group Lady Antebellum has earned six PLATINUM singles, nine
chart topping hits, countless awards including Billboard Music Awards,
People’s Choice Awards and Teen Choice Awards, while also taking home
ACM and CMA “Vocal Group of the Year” trophies three years in a row. The
trio was recently honored by the Musicians On Call with the Music Heals
Award for inspiring others with their music as well as their generosity
and served as hosts for this year’s 10th Annual ACM Honors. The trio
spent this past year creating new music and working on side projects as
Hillary Scott & The Scott Family topped Billboard’s Top Christian
Albums with their debut album
LOVE REMAINS (EMI Nashville), while Charles Kelley introduced fans to his critically acclaimed solo album
THE DRIVER
as the title-track earned a GRAMMY nomination for “Best Country
Duo/Group Performance.” Dave Haywood spent the majority of the year
producing Nashville bands, including Post Monroe. Their universal appeal
continued to resonate across and for more information visit
www.ladyantebellum.com
