LOUDON, N.H. (June 1, 2011) -Big Machine Records sensation Steel Magnolia will headline New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s LENOX Industrial Tools 301 FanFest, the ultimate fan party, on Thursday, July 14.
Meghan Linsey and Joshua Scott Jones of Steel Magnolia exploded onto the country music scene after winning season two of CMT’s ‘Can You Duet’ competition. The duo signed a record deal in 2009 with Big Machine Records and released their first single, “Keep on Lovin’ You,” which became the fastest-rising single by a male/female duo in country music history. January 1, 2011 saw the release of their self-titled debut album that features hits, “Keep on Lovin’ You”, “Just by Being You (Halo and Wings)” and their current single “Last Night Again.” To date, they have received over nine country music award nominations and have toured with industry veterans, Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton.
Steel Magnolia will be part of the jam-packed, fan celebration, which is free to fans and includes admission to all of Thursday’s exciting events at the speedway. The festivities will feature qualifying and practice sessions for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East New England 125 and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour F.W. Webb 100 races, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series hauler parade and much more family entertainment.
“We are really excited for Steel Magnolia to join us for FanFest and the hauler parade this year during the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 weekend,” said Jerry Gappens the speedways executive vice president and general manager. “Events like FanFest show that these weekends are more than just a race, it is about entertaining our fans.”
Seats are still available for all three of New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s major events including the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301 race on July 17, the INDYCAR 225 on August 14 and the SYLVANIA 300 on September 25. To purchase tickets please call the NHMS ticket hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit www.nhms.com.