WXTU AND EAGLES TEAM UP FOR CHESNEY/URBAN CONCERT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Shawn Casey, Philadelphia Eagles, 215-320-5182

EAGLES ANNOUNCE KENNY CHESNEY CONCERT LINEUP AND TICKET INFORMATION - SUMMER 2008 

Three-time Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney will return to Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, July 19 as part of his 2008 Poets and Pirates Tour.  Chesney is scheduled to perform with Grammy-winning multi-platinum superstar Keith Urban, Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Sammy Hagar, Grammy-winning artist LeAnn Rimes and platinum progressive West Coast country star Gary Allan. Chesney is scheduled to perform with Grammy-winning multi-platinum superstar Keith Urban, Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Sammy Hagar, Grammy-winning artist LeAnn Rimes and platinum progressive West Coast country star Gary Allan.

Tickets will go on sale Saturday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m. through PhiladelphiaEagles.com, Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster Phone Charge (215-336-2000) and all Ticketmaster locations. Ticket prices will range from $79.50 to $99.50 plus tax and convenience charge.

“Philadelphia is one of the best concert markets in the country and just like last year, Kenny Chesney promises a sensational show,” said Eagles President and COO Joe Banner.  “This tour is just another example of how Lincoln Financial Field continues to be recognized as a world class venue by entertainers and our fans.”

The Eagles have partnered with 92.5 XTU to promote the event. “We are thrilled to partner once again with the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field,” said Natalie Conner, 92.5 XTU General Manager.  “Pairing Kenny Chesney with Keith Urban is sure to be the biggest country event of the year.” 

Having enjoyed sell-outs in six NFL Stadiums as part of his award-winning Flip Flop Summer 2007 Tour, Chesney announced 13 stadium venues with more performances to potentially be added for his 2008 tour.

For more information about Kenny Chesney’s upcoming performance at Lincoln Financial Field and upcoming community and promotional events, please visit PhiladelphiaEagles.com.