Rascal Flatts Skyrocket WE Fest Numbers

Posted by Lisa Ann Schleipfer on 08/08/2008
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INPUT { behavior: url(http://www.countryhound.com/FCKeditor/editor/css/behaviors/hiddenfield.htc) ; }INPUT,TEXTAREA,SELECT,.FCK__Anchor,.FCK__PageBreak { behavior: url(http://www.countryhound.com/FCKeditor/editor/css/behaviors/disablehandles.htc) ; }TABLE { behavior: url(http://www.countryhound.com/FCKeditor/editor/css/behaviors/showtableborders.htc) ; }The state of Minnesota was bobbing their heads last night as they poured into the WE Fest, all in the name of seeing Country Music superstars Rascal Flatts.  The award-winning band set an attendance record of more than 47,000 tickets sold, and the concert is now known as the largest one day show in the event's history.  It seems their knack for record breaking precedes them: the Rascal Flatts show at July's Cheyenne Frontier Days in Wyoming opened for more than 31,000 fans — breaking Kenny Chesney's previous record. The Country Music trio is keeping their numbers up, setting off to Chicago to play to a sold-out crowd of 25,000.  The star-packed WE Fest continues through the weekend, with huge Country stars like: Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, Sugarland and Little Big Town taking the stage tonight.  Saturday night showcases heavy-hitters Brad Paisley, Wynonna, Dierks Bentley and Billy Ray Cyrus.  For more information visit: http://www.wefest.com/08/index.php.