Country music star Craig Campbell has set June 4, 2019 for his 7th Annual Celebrity Cornhole Challenge. Fans can bid to compete with the likes of Clay Walker, Love and Theft’s Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles, Lauren Alaina, Jerrod Niemann, Jimmie Allen and others. The star-studded event raises funds and awareness for Fight Colorectal Cancer (FIGHT CRC.) Craig has been a national spokesman for FIGHT CRC for over five years, honoring the memory of his father who passed away with colorectal cancer at age 36. Auction details and the full list of participating celebrities can be found here.
"It’s hard to believe this is year seven for the CC Celebrity Cornhole Challenge!! I’m so proud of what we’ve done and look forward to another great year,” said Craig. “We will conquer colorectal cancer one bag toss at a time!"
This year’s event takes place in the Legends Ballroom of Nashville’s Omni Hotel. Artists will be introduced with their winning bid teammates at 1 p.m., and the tournament will run from 1:20 to 3:30 p.m.
New artist and Cornhole Challenge participant Trea Landon will perform an acoustic set at 3:40 p.m., before Craig Campbell hits the stage for a full band concert at 4 p.m.
Admission is free and open to the public. A very limited number of VIP tickets are available for $200 each and includes VIP room access with snacks, two drink tickets, a meet and greet photo with all participating artists and an autographed Craig Campbell photo. VIP tickets can be purchased here.
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ABOUT FIGHT CRC:
Fight CRC is a national nonprofit advocacy organization fighting for a cure. It was founded in 2005 by Nancy Roach, a nationally-recognized patient advocate who witnessed the need for colorectal cancer advocacy after her mother-in-law’s diagnosis. The organization plays an important role in rallying colorectal cancer advocates to action. Fight CRC is known for activism and patient empowerment throughout patient, academic, political, scientific, medical and nonprofit communities. With a mission focused on advocacy, research, patient education and awareness, the organization serves advocates in every state of the U.S. and many others around the world. Fight CRC is a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator and 93 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to colorectal cancer programs. To learn more, visit FightCRC.org.
ABOUT CRAIG CAMPBELL:
Country singer-songwriter Craig Campbell’s neo-traditional sensibility and undeniable talent have made him a favorite of both fans and critics alike for nearly a decade. Since launching out of the legendary Nashville honky-tonk, The Stage, and into the Top 15 of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with his heartfelt debut Family Man, Campbell has released two acclaimed studio albums and gathered over one billion radio airplay audience impressions. Singles like “Fish” have shown off the Lyons, Georgia native’s down-home side, while the infectious romance of “Keep Them Kisses Comin’” rose into Country radio’s Top 10. A regular performer on the Grand Ole Opry and widely-praised entertainer, Campbell has been lauded by critical outlets like Rolling Stone Country and tastemakers like national television and Country radio personality Bobby Bones – who says “Seeing Craig perform live will change your perspective on what a well-rounded artist is.” He has been featured on NBC’s TODAY and Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, and is a frequent supporter of both the USO and Fight CRC, where he serves as a national spokesperson in the campaign against colorectal cancer. His annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge, now in its seventh consecutive year, has raised over $300,000 for the Fight CRC organization. Following the release of his latest hit, the uplifting “Outskirts of Heaven,” Campbell has revealed a flirtatious new single – “See You Try” – and a brand new, seven-song EP of the same name on Broken Bow Records. He recently wrapped up Luke Bryan’s HUNTIN’, FISHIN’ AND LOVIN’ EVERY DAY Tour, and is currently headlining select dates nationwide.
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