“I know there are a lot of country music fans in New York City but the problem with doing a show in New York City is its very difficult to promote,”
Trace Adkins
“I am a NEW YORKER which means i work full time and live my life part time”
Kenneth waters Jr
“When you go to Nashville, you know that's the home of country music. New York needed to step up to the plate, to say officially that this is the birthplace of hip-hop. The city was sleeping on it. I discovered that younger visitors who loved rap music were eager for more knowledge, for a different kind of tourist experience that would get them out of Times Square.”
Debra Harris
“New York City is a notoriously hard market to perform country music in.”
“It is truly history in the making that the country music world is coming to New York, and joining with Broadway for such a wonderful, unusual and entertaining event. This special concert, performed by some of the superstars from both worlds, will not only highlight the similarities and universality of these two seemingly different genres, but also help expand the audience for each style of music.”
Jed Bernstein
“New York City has welcomed the CMA Awards with open arms and the Chevy Year in Country Music calendar is the perfect vehicle to showcase our relationship with NYC and Chevrolet and generate excitement about 'Country Music's Biggest Night,' ... Each of the artists featured in the calendar exemplifies the same revolutionary spirit that Chevrolet embraces.”
Rick Murray
“Sooner or later they are going to live in a New York City where gay marriage is not only legal, but it's common and they don't even notice.”
Anthony Weiner
