C2C: Country to Country 2014

Following the acclaimed success of Country to Country 2013, an outstanding line up of music stars are again heading across the Atlantic for a huge two-day music festival extravaganza at The O2 on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March 2014.

Headlining Country to Country 2014 will be Grammy award winning and multimillion selling Brad Paisley. Paisley is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer who with 22 number one singles in the US returns to The O2 after a triumphant show there in 2011.

After a storming set at Glastonbury 2013, three time GRAMMY award-winning Zac Brown Band return to the UK to also headline the event, having toured extensively in the US the band look forward to their first headline UK Arena show.

C2C 2014 will also see the return of country superstars the Dixie Chicks, who will be performing in the UK for the first time in eight years. Rascal Flatts join the lineup after their phenomenal two sold out shows at London O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in July. Also confirmed to perform is platinum selling artist Dierks Bentley, and Chris Young who has just released his latest album ‘A.M’.

The Grammy and CMA Award-winning family trio, The Band Perry, are the final act to be announced for C2C 2014 and will be performing at The O2 London on Sunday 16 March 2014.

Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry, who are best known for the huge hit ‘If I Die Young’, have a strong and enthusiastic UK fan-base following high-profile concert appearances including London Hyde Park.

Country to Country 2014 will be an incredible opportunity for fans to see their idols come together over one weekend under one roof whilst enjoying the unique atmosphere and music taking place around the venue.

Legendary broadcaster Bob Harris will again be compering the festival: "It is a very exciting time for Country music in the UK. C2C 2013 was a fantastic experience and next years festival promises to be another massive milestone. I am thrilled to be compering again and providing huge coverage on 'Bob Harris Country' on BBC Radio 2 when Nashville comes to London. See you at the O2!"

The inaugural C2C 2013 event set the standard very high, welcoming over 17,000 fans from around the UK, Ireland and Europe to The O2 for the weekend.

CMA Board President Ed Hardy said: “CMA is proud of our support and involvement in C2C. The reaction of the fans after the first year and the outstanding support from our artist’s community gives us the opportunity to broaden our music in the UK and Europe. This celebration of Country Music at The O2 is fast becoming an annual tradition and we are excited to play a part in growing the country music genre in the international marketplace.”

Saturday 15 March 2014 - SOLD OUT
Main Stage: Doors 3.45pm | Curfew 11.00pm

Martina McBride (4.45-5.30pm)
Dierks Bentley (6.00-7.00pm)
Dixie Chicks (7.30-8.45pm)
Zac Brown Band (9.15-10.45pm)

The Brooklyn Bowl Stage

Jessica Clemmons (1.00-1.30pm)
Alan West (1.50-2.20pm)
Ann Doka (2.40-3.10pm)
McKay (3.30-4.00pm)

The Town Square Stage

Raintown (12.00-12.30pm)
Striking Matches (12.45-1.15pm)
The Dirty Beggars (1.30-2.00pm)
Jill And Kate (2.15-2.45pm)
Stevie Agnew (3.00-3.30pm)
Lisa Redford (3.40-4.10pm)
Hannah Jane Lewis (4.15-4.45pm)

The Armadillo Stage

The Diablos (12.05-12.35pm)
Thorne Hill (12.50-1.20pm)
Emma Jade (1.25-1.55pm)
Stephen Kellogg (2.00-2.30pm)
Maria Byrne (2.35-3.05pm)
The Sonny Walters Band (3.20-3.50pm)
Vanessa Vallon (4.00-4.30pm)

O2 Shop Stage

Gary Quinn (12.00-12.30pm)
Carolynne (12.35-1.05pm)
Stevie Agnew (1.10-1.40pm)
Lisa Redford (1.45-2.15pm)
Raintown (2.25-2.55pm)
Star Lane (3.00-3.30pm)
Luke And Mel (3.40-4.10pm)
Stephen Kellogg (4.15-4.45pm)

British Music Experience (CMA Panel Events)*

Confessions of a Songwriter (2.00-3.00pm)
Featuring Bob DiPiero, Moderated by Simon Aldridge from BMI/UK

Artist Signings (Town Square Merchandise Stand)

Gary Quinn (1.00-1.20pm)
Carolynne (1.30-1.50pm)
Emma Jade (2.00-2.20pm)
Alan West (2.30-2.50pm)
Thorne Hill (2.30-2.50pm)
Jill and Kate (3.00-3.20pm)
Ann Doka (3.30-3.50pm)
Star Lane (3.30-3.50pm)
Raintown (4.00-4.20pm)

Sunday 16 March 2014
Main Stage: Doors 3.30pm | Curfew 10.30pm

Chris Young (4.15-5.00pm)
The Band Perry (5.30-6.30pm)
Rascal Flatts (7.00-8.15pm)
Brad Paisley (8.45-10.15pm)

Town Square Stage

Ward Thomas (12.00-12.30pm)
Gary Quinn (12.45 - 1.15pm)
Lisa Marie Fischer (1.25-1.55pm)
McKay (2.10-2.40pm)
The Shires (2.50 - 3.20pm)
Jessica Clemmons (3.30-4.00pm)

The Brooklyn Bowl Stage

Stevie Agnew (1.00-1.30pm)
Frankie Davies (1.50-2.20pm)
Raintown (2.40-3.10pm)
Carolynne (3.30-4.00pm)

The Armadillo Stage

Hometown Show (12.10-12.40pm)
Dexeter (12.55-1.25pm)
Striking Matches (1.35-2.05pm)
Jill And Kate (2.15-2.45pm)
Vanessa Vallon (2.50-3.20pm)
Lisa Redford (3.30-4.00pm)

O2 Shop Stage

Hannah Jane Lewis (12.10-12.40pm)
Curran (12.45-1.15pm)
Tom Wright (1.20-1.50pm)
Alan West (2.00-2.30pm)
Ward Thomas (2.40-3.10pm)
Emma Jade (3.15-3.45pm)

British Music Experience (CMA Panel Events)*

Striking Matches (2.30-3.30pm)
This Q&A session with Sarah Zimmermann and Justin Davis will be moderated by Butch Spyridon, President and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation

Artist Signings (Town Square Merchandise Stand)

Hometown Show (1.00-1.20pm)
Alan West (1.20-1.40pm)
Gary Quinn (2.00-2.50pm)
Lisa-Marie Fischer (2.30-2.50pm)
Jill and Kate (3.00-3.20pm)
Raintown (3.30-3.50pm)
Emma Jade (4.00-4.20pm)
Carolynne (4.30-4.50pm)

BBC Radio 2 will broadcast highlights of the festival on Bob Harris Country at 7pm on Thursday 20th and Thursday 27th March 2014.

Ticket pre-sale begins Wednesday, 9 October 2013 at 9.00am, with general ticket sale beginning Friday, 11 October 2013 at 9.00am.

*CMA Panel Events at the British Music Experience are limited to 250 people per panel, and require additional tickets - for more information and to purchase tickets visit www.britishmusicexperience.com/cma