Fans Can Bid to Be Celebrity’s Partner
Craig Campbell’s Celebrity Cornhole Challenge was paused the past two years, but he and a fun cast of cornstars are back to toss bags and raise money to benefit Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC). The 8th annual event will take place Tuesday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Winner’s Bar & Grill in Midtown Nashville. Craig has been a national spokesman for Fight CRC for many years, honoring the memory of his father who passed away with colorectal cancer at age 36.
“We are BACK!” said Craig. “This year will be bigger and better than ever with a great lineup of artists and celebrities. We can't wait to get back to throwing bags and raising money for Fight CRC. We will see y'all there!”
Fans can place bids HERE to compete on one of the 16 teams alongside the likes of Abby Anderson, Drew Baldridge, Mindy Campbell, Ryan Charles (Jiggy Buckaroo), Lucas Hoge, Alexandra Kay, Thomas Mac, Ian Munsick, Neon Union (two teams), Jerrod Niemann, Heath Sanders, Holly Stocks, Chuck Wicks, and Craig himself.
"Craig is a true partner in the fight against colorectal cancer as he's used his voice to raise awareness and create change by speaking out with his personal story," said Anjee Davis, Fight CRC President. “We are so excited that the Cornhole Challenge is back and bigger than ever.”
New this year is a special edition of Nashville’s popular Whiskey Jam Parking Lot Show that will take place in the same location immediately following the cornhole tournament. Craig will headline, and Abby Anderson, Ryan Charles, Thomas Mac, Neon Union, and a special guest or two are set to perform.
Watching the tournament and concert is free and open to the public. A very limited number of 25 VIP tickets are being offered, which includes a group meet & greet photo with celebrity participants, two drink tickets, an event swag bag and a premium view of the tournament.
A variety of items and experiences have been donated to The Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge for an exciting online auction. Anyone unable to attend the event but wish to support Fight CRC may make a donation to the organization.
Click HERE to bid to participate, purchase VIP tickets, view the online auction, or make a donation.
The Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge and Fight CRC would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support:
The Big Printing Company
For sponsorship opportunities, contact: celebritycornholechallenge@gmail.com
Craig has been headlining the Craig Campbell Tour, by God since his “by God” single was released the end of February. He wrote the moving song with Thomas Archer and Jordan Walker, and the single is available HERE through his Grindstone Records label.
When not on tour or writing new music, Craig has been busy at the Grindstone Cowboy, a unique coffee shop, restaurant and music venue he and his wife Mindy opened in Eagleville, Tennessee last month. Housed in an historic building in the heart of town, Grindstone Cowboy offers a variety of fresh coffee, pastries, sandwiches, live music and Craig’s exclusive C.C. Cold Beer on tap. Check it out HERE.
For updates on tour dates and other news about Craig, visit: https://www.craigcampbell.tv/
About Fight Colorectal Cancer
Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) is a leading patient-empowerment and advocacy organization in the United States, providing balanced and objective information on colon and rectal cancer research, treatment, and policy. We are relentless champions of hope, focused on funding promising, high-impact research endeavors while equipping advocates to influence legislation and policy for the collective good. Learn more at FightCRC.org.
About Craig Campbell: In a world fueled by the smoke and mirror act of overnight success, Campbell has long been admired for his patience and persistence on the road less travelled. A consistent balancing act of traditional values and modern industry trends, Campbell is also considered by many to be one of the most talented yet under the radar stars, across all genres. The magic of the keys brought him his hunger for music as a child. The good ole’ down home boy grew up playing his mother’s piano and singing in church. After graduating high school, he took a job as a corrections officer in his hometown of Lyons, Georgia. But music never left his side. Taking a cue from the sounds of classic country and idols like Travis Tritt and Randy Travis, Campbell started a band and played local and national bar gigs. When the guitar player quit, Campbell took that as a sign to chase his dreams all the way to Nashville, Tennessee.
With two Starting in 2002, the young hopeful spent the next several years paying his dues as a demo singer by day and Lower Broadway gigger by night. He connected with fellow South Georgia native Luke Bryan and started touring as his keyboard player. A year and a half long keyboard stint with Tracy Byrd soon followed, and he took over as bandleader down at The Stage on Tuesday nights on his non-touring days. His smooth chops and hot blooded stage presence soon caught the eye of industry execs and in 2009, Campbell signed his first record deal.
His debut single, “Family Man,” hit the Billboard top 15 in 2011. “Outta My Head” also cracked the top 15, catchy tune “Fish” garnered more than 10 million demand streams. His 2014 breakout hit “Keep Them Kisses Comin’” was on its way up the charts when Campbell got the unexpected that his label had closed. He and his devoted team continued to press radio stations around the country, so much so that the single ended an impressive run well inside the Top 10, which is unheard of for a song with no financial backing.
He signed with Red Bow Records, a division of the Broken Bow umbrella, and “Tomorrow Tonight” made it into the top 40, followed by perhaps his most poignant and well-known work to date, “Outskirts of Heaven.” “Outskirts” showcased Campbell’s vulnerability and deep rooted faith and was praised by Rolling Stone and Taste of Country, among others.
The impact of “Outskirts” prompted media appearances and memorable performances at nationally televised NFL games, the TODAY show, CMA Fest, and the Grand Ole Opry, the latter of which he has made over 50 appearances to date. And in a full circle moment, the down home Georgia boy reunited with buddy Luke Bryan on his highly successful 2017 Huntin’, Fishin’, and Lovin’ Every Day Tour.
In the summer of 2018, Campbell released his first new music in five years with his “See You Try” EP on Broken Bow. The title track became an instant crowd pleaser with its confident, flirty lyrics and boot stompin’ melody. The EP also found a home for both an electric and acoustic version of “Outskirts of Heaven.” By August of 2018, Campbell and Broken Bow had mutually parted ways. After a two-year break, he came back last year with the highly anticipated single, “It’s About Time.”
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