subject: Zac Brown Band Tickets - Summer Tour Includes The 2012 Home Run Derby [print this page] The Zac Brown is an influential American country music band. The Atlanta based group also specializes in reggae, bluegrass, Southern Rock, and folk music. Known for their amazing lyrics and instrument mastery, the seven-member band has toured extensively throughout the United States. They were also featured at both the 2009 and 2010 Bonnaroo Music festivals. With 8 albums to date, the band has secured eight chart topping singles on Billboard's Country Music charts. This includes "Toes", "Highway 20 Ride", "Chicken Fried", and a score of other country hits and ballads. The Zac Brown band is currently on tour, and will perform at this year's MLB All-Star Game. As a result, country rock and baseball fans are purchasing Zac Brown Band tickets all over the nation.
The 2012 Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is always an exciting time for MLB fans. Who can forget the homerun battles between Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire a few years ago? As part of this year's All-Star weekend festivities, The Zac Brown Band will take center stage at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. As the home of the Royals, music and baseball fans anxiously await the arrival of Zac Brown and his band. According to the band, this is the perfect marriage of baseball and country music. Like the sport of baseball, country music is a true American institution. Unlike traditional country artists, however, the Zac Brown Band integrates several musical styles into their repertoire. These genres attract fans from a diverse range of backgrounds and musical tastes.
Zac and his band mates are set to perform a number of past and present hits. This includes tracks from the album, You Get What You Deserve, along with material from their upcoming album, Uncaged. While another tour is in the works to celebrate this new album, the current tour has already sold out countless venues across the country. With innovative music, lighting, pyrotechnics, and even video, The Zac Brown Band are true pioneers in modern and contemporary country music. They have also collaborated with some of the best in the business. This includes the Dave Mathews Band, Blackberry Smoke, Alan Jackson, and the legendary Jimmy Buffett.
Awards and Accomplishments
The Zac Brown Band has secured a number of awards and honors over the years. This includes the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2010. They were also nominated for three ACM Awards in 2009, including Entertainer of the Year, top Vocal Group, and Album of the Year. At the 46th Academy of Country Music Awards in 2011, the band scored nine nominations across vast categories. This included Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Vocal Event of the Year, and more. The 2009 CMA Awards also garnered four nominations for the band. This included Music Video of the Year for their song, "Chicken Fried." In total, the band has earned more than 50 nominations from various industry associations. This includes the Grammy Awards, CMT, and other outlets. With the Home Run Derby just around the corner, The Zac Brown Band is sure to dazzle the fans with non-stop entertainment.
