04/02/08 - Sugarland headlines Siskin Children’s Institute fundraiser

Date: April 2, 2008
Contact: Seth Seymour
Siskin Children’s Institute
(423) 648-1709
seth.seymour@siskin.org

Sugarland headlines Siskin Children’s Institute fundraiser

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Country music sensation Sugarland will headline StarNight 2008 benefiting Siskin Children's Institute. The Grammy-nominated band takes to the stage Saturday, August 16, at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

About Sugarland
In the three years since the Top Five single “Baby Girl” put Sugarland on the map, the singer-songwriter duo of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush has accomplished amazing feats. With almost three million copies sold of their Mercury Nashville debut, Twice The Speed Of Life, an American Music Award for "Favorite Breakthrough Artist," an Academy of Country Music Award for "New Duo/Group of the Year," a Grammy nomination for "Best New Artist," six CMA nods, arena tours from coast-to-coast and appearances on national TV shows like The Tonight Show and Good Morning America, the little band from Atlanta that could did, in a big way.

Now their second album, Enjoy The Ride, has already sold more than two million copies with chart-topping hits “Everyday America”, “Settlin’” and “Stay.” The band recently won its biggest award yet: CMA’s “Duo of the Year” Award, breaking a six-year record held by Brooks and Dunn. Most recently, Sugarland received five nominations for the CMT Music Awards, which will be presented April 14 on CMT.

“We were thrilled to book Sugarland,” said Alexis Bogo, who is co-chairing StarNight 2008 with her husband, Barry. “This band is huge right now, and we’re excited to bring them to Chattanooga for one of the city’s best parties.”

About StarNight
StarNight benefits Siskin Children's Institute, which is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with special needs and their families through education, research, health care, and training and consulting.
StarNight 2008 includes a cocktail reception, formal dinner and up-close performance by Sugarland, as well as a closing band for dancing. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m.

Guests can attend the entire black-tie gala, including the cocktail reception, dinner and musical performances with dancing, for $250 per person. Tables of eight range from $2,000 to $4,000. The Star Attraction option, offered at $100 per person, allows guests to arrive at 8:30 p.m. to enjoy Sugarland, as well as coffee, dessert and dancing.

The reservation deadline is July 25. To reserve seats, call (423) 648-1707 or visit www.siskin.org. For more information about Sugarland, visit www.sugarlandmusic.com.

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