Main Entry to BamaJam 2012 Named Air Force Reserve Gateway

BamaJam 2012, to be held in Enterprise, Ala., June 14-16 featuring Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band, Kid Rock, Eric Church,Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow and more, is pleased to announce that it for their service to our country.   Discounted 3-day tickets are available for $99 for military  personal only online and at several military bases. Additionally, festival organizers have named the official entry point to BamaJam 2012 as the Air Force Reserve Gateway. ticket verification at the gate. Please visit online at www.bamajam2012.com for more information tickets can be purchased. Tickets may also be purchased through Ticketfly.com, or charge by phone at (877) 4FLYTIX or (877-435-9849).

BamaJam 2012’s all-star line-up is full of military supporters including Tim McGraw whose 2011 Tour for the Troops concert, courtesy of the Air Force Reserve, celebrated the military and their families.
 
"I am proud to perform for the troops and to celebrate our heroes, bringing attention to the need to improve quality of life among men and women who serve our country, " said Tim Mcgraw.

Country star and amaJam Farms spokeperson Darryl Worley has taken many trips overseas throughout Afghanistan and Kuwait. Since 2002, Worley has visitedmany of the forward operating bases (FOBs) and recently he visited the tiny and elite Special Ops sites that rarely recieve celebrity visits.

Other BamaJam 2012 performers who have shown their support for our military men and women include:
    Kid Rock who in 2010 played a free concert for our nation’s service members and their families at the Kid Rock Salutes the Troops;
    Zac Brown Band, who partnered with Ram Truck Brand to send letters to US soldiers stationed around the world in 2010;
    Alan Jackson who swept the country with his “Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning” tribute
    Casey James who played at the Operation Gratitude concert at Camp Pendleton and expressed the he was “honored to perform for people who do what is necessary in awful places so that guys like me can do what they love”;
    Third Day, who in 2008 traveled to Kuwait and Iraq to meet and perform with servicemen and women at several bases in the area;
    Willie Nelson, who organized the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces which honored active duty military and veterans through the “Salute Our Troops” concert;
    Jamey Johnson who in 2009 joined forces with CMT One Country to support the USO (United Service Organizations) during CMT on Tour 09. During the tour attendees were encouraged to fill out postcards thanking our troops for their service;
    Uncle Kracker, who played the “Sounds of Freedom 2011” concert  and said “I’ve been to Iraq and played for troops there. It was an experience I won’t forget. We definitely appreciate what (the Marines) do”.

“BamaJam 2012 is very appreciative of the men and women who serve our country,” said Rendy Lovelady, executive producer. “We’re happy to be able to give back and have our military so involved in this year’s festival.”  

Fans of all music genres will experience non-stop entertainment by today’s most popular acts from dual headline stages set at the pristine 1600-acre BamaJam Farms, “Where God and Country Coincide.” Come for the music, cool down in the new water park, explore the ATV trails, tailgate at the camping sites, park the RV with full service amenities or swing a club or two at the par 3 executive golf course onsite. As a special consideration to BamaJam 2012 ticket holders, the water park, ATV trails and golf course will only be available to festival attendees, at a reduced fee. Country star and BamaJam Farms spokesman Darryl Worley will perform and host the opening night of what promises to be one of the grandest outdoor entertainment extravaganzas.

BamaJam 2012 is a production of BamaJam Productions, LLC.  For more information about BamaJam 2012 artists, tickets, camping, directions, parking, sponsors, jobs and vendors, please visit www.bamajam2012.com.

Last Weekend to Get 3-Day Passes for $119

BamaJam 2012 is excited to announce the addition of over 35 acts (listed below) to its superstar-packed line-up. The newly-added acts will join previously announced performers Kid Rock, Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band, Alan Jackson, Eric Church, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, NEEDTOBREATHE, Casey James, Gov't Mule, Uncle Kracker, Yelawolf, Ronnie Milsap, Jamey Johnson, Third Day, Stryper and more. BamaJam 2012 is the premier festival of the South, slated for Thursday, June 14 through Saturday, June 16 in Enterprise, Alabama.

Important Announcement: This is the last weekend to purchase 3-day BamaJam 2012 passes for the discounted price of $119, with the price set to increase to $135 Monday, May 14. Buy now to ensure the lowest price! For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.bamajam2012.com, or Ticketfly.com, or charge by phone at (877) 4FLYTIX or (877-435-9849).

"With these last acts announced, fans know exactly what they're getting when they purchase tickets," said Rendy Lovelady, executive producer of the festival. "With non-stop entertainment from our four stages, BamaJam 2012 is going to be like nothing you've ever experienced."

BamaJam 2012, back and better than ever, is proud to have Pepsi, Anheuser Busch/Bud Light and Jim Beam as sponsors.

BamaJam 2012 is pleased to offer the VIP Artist Area ticket for only $399. The VIP Artist Area ticket will grant you access to get up close and personal with the stars themselves while they are performing! There are a limited number of VIP Artist Area Tickets, so act fast. VIP Artist Area Tickets do not have to be purchased in addition to General Admission Tickets. Lawn chairs are permitted in the VIP Artist Area.

Fans of all music genres will experience non-stop entertainment by today's most popular acts from dual headline stages set at the pristine 1600-acre BamaJam Farms, "Where God and Country Coincide." Come for the music, cool down in the new water park (opening spring 2012),Drake White explore the ATV trails, tailgate at the camping sites, park the RV with full service amenities or swing a club or two at the par 3 executive golf course onsite. Country star and BamaJam Farms spokesman Darryl Worley will perform and host the opening night of what promises to be one of the grandest outdoor entertainment extravaganzas.

Bud Light  and Jim Beam Join Pepsi as BamaJam 2012 VIP Stage Sponsors

BamaJam 2012 is pleased to announce that Michael Sweet and John Elefante will be joining rock band Stryper on stage at BamaJam Farms Friday, June 15, and The Outlaws will join our star studded lineup on Thursday June 14. Previously-announced performers are Kid Rock, Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band, Alan Jackson, Eric Church, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, NEEDTOBREATHE, Casey James, Gov’t Mule, Uncle Kracker, Yelawolf, Ronnie Milsap, Jamey Johnson, Third Day and others, with more to be announced in the upcoming weeks. BamaJam 2012 will be held Thursday, June 14 through Saturday, June 16 in Enterprise, Alabama.

“When we said we were putting on a multi-genre event, we weren’t kidding,” said Rendy Lovelady, executive producer of BamaJam 2012. “We have more than 40 acts left to announce which will make this event one of the greatest collection of talent ever in this region.”

Also, in addition to Pepsi, Anheuser Busch/Bud Light and Jim Beam have joined the list of BamaJam 2012 sponsors as VIP stage sponsors.

"We are excited to partner with BamaJam 2012! This is going to be a great event and we look forward to seeing everyone at the show,” said Phil Azar, Alabama State Manager, Beam Inc.

"Bud Light is very proud to be the official beer of BamaJam 2012,” said Clay Adams, Adams Beverages/Bud Light. “This event is great for the local community and one of the premiere music festivals in the country. Anheuser Busch and Adams Beverages are excited to be included as sponsor partners.”

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.bamajam2012.com, or Ticketfly.com, or charge by phone at (877) 4FLYTIX or (877-435-9849).

BamaJam 2012 is pleased to offer the VIP Artist Area ticket for only $399. The VIP Artist Area ticket will grant you access to get up close and personal with the stars themselves while they are performing! There are a limited number of VIP Artist Area Tickets, so act fast. VIP Artist Area Tickets do not have to be purchased in addition to General Admission Tickets. Lawn chairs are permitted in the VIP Artist Area.

For over 25 years Christian rock pioneer Michael Sweet has broken down walls and seen unprecedented success bringing his music to the masses. Best known as the singer and songwriter for righteous rockers known as Stryper, his role in Stryper only scratches the surface of this multi-talented artist. Michael Sweet, in addition to his very visible role in Stryper, is also a Nashville songwriter, producer, acclaimed solo artist, and in 2008 was even a member of the legendary band BOSTON. With over 8 million records sold worldwide, a Grammy nomination, and a Dove Award, Michael Sweet continues to break new ground in all aspects of his diverse career. The future remains bright for a man who has endured heartbreaking tribulations throughout his life and career, including the 2009 passing of his wife of more than 22 years. Sweet continues to record and tour with Stryper, as well as touring and recording as a solo artist, all the while making frequent trips to Nashville where he is writing with some of the biggest country music writers in the business.

John Elefante was born in Levittown, New York, and his family soon moved to Long Beach, California. Growing up, he sang and performed drums for his family band, The Brotherhood. As an artist, his credits include writing and singing lead vocals on three multi-platinum albums; as producer, his albums have earned numerous Dove Awards, 4 Grammy Awards (most recently in 2000) and 10 Grammy nominations. John’s international career began in earnest when he auditioned as the new lead singer and keyboardist for super-group, Kansas, in 1981. John sang the lead vocals and performed keyboards on three (multi) Platinum albums with Kansas. He was also a major songwriting contributor (along with lead guitarist/keyboardist/songwriter Kerry Livgren). On 1982′s Vinyl Confessions, he co-wrote and sang the #4 Billboard Mainstream Rock hit, “Play the Game Tonight”. He also wrote the acoustic-based classic “Chasing Shadows”, along with the Top 40 single, “Right Away”. The next year, on the following album, Drastic Measures, he wrote the early MTV favorite, “Fight Fire with Fire”, which remains the band’s highest charting single at #3 (Mainstream Rock) as well as a staple of Kansas’ live shows to this day. John was also responsible for “Everybody’s My Friend,” which was released as the second single from the album and reached #34 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

In 1984 Stryper released their debut recording, The Yellow and Black Attack and have since gone on to sell almost 10 million records worldwide with their hook laden songs, heavy guitars, pristine vocals and inspirational lyrics. Today Stryper is one of the few bands from that era “Featuring All Original Members”. They continue to tour the world and produce Billboard-charting albums. Brothers Michael Sweet and Robert Sweet, along with Oz Fox and Timothy Gaines, make up the legendary hard rock quartet. Looking back over the past 25 years, Stryper is considered to be a groundbreaking act on all accounts. They are one of the first Christian rock bands to achieve unprecedented success in the mainstream. Their 1986 album To Hell With The Devil is listed among CCM’s “100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music” and the band’s popular power ballad “Honestly” became a Billboard Top 20 hit and reached number 1 on MTV. Their pop-rock hit “Calling On You”, also entered MTV’s top 10, simultaneously with “Honestly” being one of the first bands to have two top 10 videos on MTV. Even as recent as 2010 and 2011 Stryper found their way once again on the Billboard Charts with their albums Reborn, Murder by Pride and The Covering.

The Outlaws were born to the blue-collar port city of Tampa, Florida in the early 1970’s. The band was made up of Hughie Thomasson, Henry Paul, Billy Jones, Monte Yoho, and Frank O’Keefe. Joining the likes of Tom Petty and other regional acts at the time, The Outlaws quickly became a favorite of the Tampa college crowd. With the help of newly recruited manager Charlie Brusco, the band set its sights on taking the show on the road. Earning a reputation as a great live band, they lit up the clubs from Macon to Nashville and honky-tonks throughout the southeast. Following in the footsteps of such great bands as The Allman Brothers and The Eagles, The Outlaws developed their own high-powered, guitar-driven country-rock, complete with exciting self-penned music and stellar three-part harmony. At Ronnie Van Zant’s urging, Lynyrd Skynyrd manager Alan Walden became management partners with Charlie Brusco, and the two men brought label executives to the up-and-coming band’s doorstep. Clive Davis signed the band to his newly formed Arista label in the spring of 1975. The Outlaws’ debut album rode the momentum of AOR classic “Green Grass and High Tides” to #13 on Billboard’s Hot 100. With substantial success in the live concert arena and on the strength of repeated chart-topping records, The Outlaws established themselves as premiere players in the phenomenon that came to be known as Southern Rock. After decades of triumph, The Outlaws have endured repeated tragedy in the loss of original members Frank O’Keefe, Billy Jones, and most recently signature singer/songwriter/guitarist Hughie Thomasson.

Today, The Outlaws are at the threshold of a new era. Along with original singer/songwriter/guitarist Henry Paul and original drummer/songwriter Monte Yoho, the Outlaws feature Chris Anderson, Billy Crain, Randy Threet, and Dave Robbins.

Fans of all music genres will experience non-stop entertainment by today’s most popular acts from dual headline stages set at the pristine 1600-acre BamaJam Farms, “Where God and Country Coincide.” Come for the music, cool down in the new water park (opening spring 2012), explore the ATV trails, tailgate at the camping sites, park the RV with full service amenities or swing a club or two at the par 3 executive golf course onsite. Country star and BamaJam Farms spokesman Darryl Worley will perform and host the opening night of what promises to be one of the grandest outdoor entertainment extravaganzas.

Overview

The contest encourages participants to develop a short video explaining why they are the #1 BamaJam 2012 Fan. In the videos we are looking for what the best parts of BamaJam 2012 will be and why you are excited. We will also be looking for how our #1 Jammer promotes BamaJam 2012 and includes our headline sponsor Pepsi. Once finished videos need to be uploaded to YouTube and then the link can be submitted to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The winners we be determined in the following manner:

The top 5 videos with the most views on YouTube will be presented to the Executive Producer for BamaJam 2012 and chosen based on the following criteria:

- Creativity and incorporation of BamaJam 2012 and Pepsi in the video

- Enthusiasm for BamaJam 2012

- Best attempts to raise awareness for the BamaJam 2012 festival.

- Contestants are encouraged to tweet @BamaJam2012 and @ProducerJam as well as promote their videos on Facebook, YouTube and other social media sites.

Prize

- The winner along with one guest will have their tickets upgraded to the VIP area in front of the stage for the duration of the festival. They will have their video played on the jumbo screens during the festival.

Entry Rules and Details:

1. Create a video explaining why you are the #1 BamaJam 2012 Fan, what the best parts of BamaJam 2012 will be, why you are excited, and how well our #1 fan spreads the word and promotes BamaJam 2012 and Pepsi.

2. Video must be completely original work. NO COPYRIGHTED MUSIC. Do not use any songs from the artists performing at BamaJam 2012. You may use songs that you wrote on your own or loops from Garageband.

3. Video must be less than 2 minutes in length.

4. Videos can be informative, funny, silly, an original song, a cartoon, or a full blown BamaJam 2012 advertisement. Get as creative as you can!

5. You MUST use the title "#1 Fan of BamaJam 2012 Competition"

6. Any reference to BamaJam 2012 must include the full name: "BamaJam 2012."

Do not refer to the festival without stating the year.

7. Videos must include dates and location of BamaJam 2012 (June 14-16 in Enterprise, Alabama)

8. Enter as many times as you wish as long as you follow the outlined rules. The top 5 videos are selected based on YouTube views so keep that in mind.

9. Upload your video to YouTube.com and send the link to the video to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

10. BamaJam 2012 is not responsible for the loss, tampering, editing or any other alterations of video entries.

11. All submissions become the sole property of BamaJam 2012. BamaJam 2012 Productions reserves the right to modify any and all aspects of the submitted designs, specifically for marketing purposes. All entries may be used in the media, public relations efforts or collateral materials without the written consent of the contest submitter or owner of the video clip, recognition of or compensation.

Have fun and get others involved!

Failure to comply with any of the above guidelines may result in disqualification.

Things to remember when uploading to YouTube:

- DO NOT USE COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL

- Video Name should be: " #1 Fan of BamaJam 2012 Competition"

- In the details about your video please include the following:

 - Contestant Name

 - Contestant Email

 - Contestant Age (If less than 18 years of age parental/guardian consent must accompany submission

 - Contestant's Home Town of City

 - Send the link to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Contest will begin Saturday April 20, 2012 and all submissions and voting will end June 6, 2012 at 5pm CENTRAL. Winners will be selected and notified by June 11, 2012.

Latest Additions Read Like a Grammy Nomination List

BamaJam 2012 is excited to reveal the latest additions to its exceptional and ever-growing line-up. Country veteran and Grammy-winner Ronnie Milsap, Grammy-nominated and Alabama native Jamey Johnson and Grammy-winners Third Day are the latest to join the upcoming BamaJam 2012 festival to be held Thursday, June 14 through Saturday, June 16 in Enterprise, Alabama. Acts previously announced include Kid Rock, Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band, Alan Jackson, Eric Church, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, NEEDTOBREATHE, Casey James, Gov’t Mule, Uncle Kracker, Yelawolf and more, with more to be announced in upcoming weeks. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.bamajam2012.com, or Ticketfly.com, or charge by phone at (877) 4FLYTIX or (877-435-9849).

“We’re really proud of the level and variety of talent we’ve assembled for BamaJam 2012,” said Rendy Lovelady, executive producer of this year’s festival. “We’ve worked extremely hard to secure BamaJam 2012’s place as the premier entertainment and lifestyles event of the South.”