Just Another Big State Festival Ticket Giveaway Contest
In addition to our current contest, we’ve partnered with Big State Festival again to give our readers more opportunities to get free tickets! Read on to see how easy it is to win.
How to Enter:
- Visit the Big State Festival website.
- Find the lineup.
- Come back here and leave a comment letting us know which five artists you’re most excited to see. (You can tell us why you wanna see them as well, just to keep things interesting.)
- That’s it. You can send bribes to…wait, Brady says I’m not allowed to take any bribes. Dammit.
Winners:
Winners will be randomly chosen. We’ll announce one on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of next week (October 2, 3, 4, 5). Each winner will receive a pair (2) of tickets.
About the Big State Festival:
The first annual Big State Festival is bringing together 50+ artists on five stages for a two-day, all-out country music extravaganza. It will take place at the Texas World Speedway in Bryan-College Station, Texas on October 13th and 14th. There’s even going to be a Barbecue Showdown and professional drivers racing twice a day for the Big State Cup. Sweet music. Fast Cars. Good Texas barbecue. What more could you possibly want in life?
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September 27, 2007 at 2:50 pm Permalink
If I got a set of these tix, I’d take my 17 year old daughter. The top five draws for me are (in alphabetical order):
Drive-By Truckers - these guys are so creative and I love their early stuff that just about drips Alabama drawl…
Lyle Lovett and his Large Band - I’ve wanted to see this guy ever since he sang about “riding a pony” on his boat… (that was 1988?)
Willie Nelson - believe it or not, I haven’t yet seen this legend in person. I just found out he is my father’s age, which means he’s the coolest 74 year old I know of.
Leon Russell - how can you not see this guy if he’s offered. And how do you know if he’ll live to do another show?
The Wreckers - My daughter’s first concert was to see Hanson in Phoenix, she must have been 11 at the time. The opening act was Michele Branch, who is half of the Wreckers. How about that for a cool wrap-around?
Hope you give me a pair of tickets!
September 29, 2007 at 6:34 am Permalink
Here are my top 5:
Los Lonely Boys–Their album “Sacred” is one of my favorites. I want to hear “Diamonds” and “Roses.”
Dierks Bentley–What a charismatic performer! His was one of the best shows I have ever seen.
Miranda Lambert–You know she is going places. She is so talented and I love that she does things her own way.
Bruce and Charlie Robison–I respect that they haven’t sold out to get more airplay on country radio. Their songs are crafted with such skill.
Willie Nelson–Willie Nelson, come on! One day he will be gone and I will be able to say, like my mother, that I saw him live in concert.
September 29, 2007 at 1:33 pm Permalink
my top 5 would be….
5.Trace Adkins, partly because one of my best friends gets so excited to see him :)
4.Reckless Kelly, I’ve always wanted to see them but always had to work
3.Dierks Bentley, I loved him at the CMA Music Fest this past year
2.Gary Allan, see 5 above
1. Kevin Fowler, because he’s one of the greatest Texas musicians ever!!
September 30, 2007 at 8:05 pm Permalink
I have been a country music fan all my life. I would love to be able to go to the Big State Festival. I am retired and living on a fixed income so it would be very hard for me to see a show like this. My wife and I would love to see all the performers but our favorites are Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Trace Adkins, Gary Allen and Dierks Bentley.
October 1, 2007 at 3:14 pm Permalink
Willie Nelson (because he is the best stage show)
Lynyrd Skynyrd (because I have never seen a performance)
Lyle Lovett (because I am crazy about his texas songs)
Leon Russel (great performer)
Robert Earl King (just because)
Mainly because I am a senior citizens and between me
and some of them, it might be the last time
October 1, 2007 at 7:51 pm Permalink
I would love tickets to this festival because I love me some texas country music and I just turned 21 this past weekend. I can’t imagine life getting any better than some great country music and some ice cold brews. So here are my five:
1.) Robert Earl Keen - true Texas country music! You can’t beat “The Road Goes on Forever”
2.) Jack Ingram - I’ve been a fan of him since before he went Nashville. He actually played my high school homecoming back in the day.
3.) Willie Nelson - Because Willie Nelson is King!
4.) Lyle Lovett - Had one of the best sets of ACL last year.
5.)Eli Young Band - up and coming superstars
It’s hard to only pick 5 of them!
October 2, 2007 at 1:44 am Permalink
i am the biggest country fan on the face of this earth. i live in college station but you know how college is….no $$$. =( other wise i would buy these tickets in a heartbeat.
my top 5 are:
5.)Gary Allan-great singer, amazing voice, been a favorite of mine for years.
4.)Trace Adkins-the same exact reason as number 5.
3.)Willie Nelson-he is the MAN and a legend. and i have never seen him live.
2.)Charlie Robison-i went to one of his concerts in Austin, and its a long story, but he ended up singing my butt. he is an awsome guy that puts on a great show, and i would love to see if he remembers me.
1.)ROBERT EARL KEEN-listening to him right now….my favorite in the whole world, never seen him live, and i would love to witness the legend at least once in my life.
October 2, 2007 at 12:20 pm Permalink
I’m a HUGE Texas music supporter and would REALLY love to win these tickets so I can bring my 17 year old sister - also a HUGE Texas music fan! My top 5 favorites are:
1 - Kevin Fowler - he puts on a fabulous show and is such and AWESOME person and is my little sisters FAVORITE!!!
2 - Willie Nelson - that is self-explanatory as to why anyone would want to see him!
3 - Reckless Kelly - Another awesome band that I would love to see live again since I got sick and couldn’t make their last show
4 - Kelly Willis - Amazing singer!! I have only seen her once and that was with the Women of Texas Music at the Bob Bullock Museum. I would love to see her since she doesn’t play often.
5 - Lyle Lovett - Never seen him live, but have a ton of his music. I can only imagine that he would be great to see live!!
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October 2, 2007 at 1:03 pm Permalink
Awesome! My top five would be:
- Lyle Lovett and his Large Band
- Robert Earl Keen
- Reckless Kelly
- Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Willie Nelson
October 2, 2007 at 9:13 pm Permalink
Hey everybody, today’s randomly picked winner is Scott Roberts! Congrats Scott, we’ll be in contact with you shortly.
Keep the entries coming, we’ll be announcing winners the next three days in the comment section.
October 2, 2007 at 9:47 pm Permalink
Howdy!
I didn’t have to look at the lineup..I think I’ve had most of the bands memorized since it went up.
1)Gary Allen: I’ve been a fan since the 90’s. The first song I ever heard was “Her Man”. He’s been my #1 artist since. Only seen him live 1 time!
2)Willie Nelson: Cliche, I know! I got screwed out of seeing him a few years ago and I still want to see him. I fell in love with him with “There you are”.
3)Gougers: Local favorite of B/CS. Support the local musicians!
4) Miranda Lambert: Gotta love any pyro loving girl!
5)Kevin Fowler: Anytime I can hear “Speak of the Devil” off the Beer Bait & Ammo Cd - I am excited. The gf’s & I all agree that is my theme song..
“Speak of the devil here she comes
Yeah, she’s got this poor boy on the run
Oh, I swear she’s got horns and a tail
A pitchfork and a book of spells
Speak of the devil here she comes, and here I go!
Fallen angel fell from grace
They kicked her out of that heavenly place
She was a raisin’ hell and breakin’ all the rules”…Yes Thats me!
…So thats my artist choices…It will be a great couple of days and I’d love to be a part of it.Plus, this will be the first time my SO & I will be able to have the ENTIRE weekend to ourselves and not have the kids with us.
October 3, 2007 at 10:26 am Permalink
Who am I excited to see?
It’s gonna be hard to pick only five, but here it goes!!
Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen — being old friends maybe they will perform “The Front Porch Song” together for us!!!
Willie Nelson — I’ve seen him a hundred times, but I just can’t get enough of him!!!
Bruce and Charlie Robison — Both of them together!!! Can’t wait!
Lynyrd Skynyrd — Cause they’re Awesome!!!
Ok, so I picked 6…sorry!
October 3, 2007 at 11:28 am Permalink
Ive been waiting for a concert series like this for forever. I didnt go to ACL this year because I knew this would be so much better. I plan on taking my best friend and having one hell of a time listening to some good ol’ Texas country.
Picking my top five is the hardest thing Ive done in school this year, but here they are:
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band - Ive never seen Lyle play live and I cant wait to hear what he’d do “if he had a boat.”
Robert Earl Keen - Like a good whiskey, he only gets better with age. His songs are timeless.
Reckless Kelly - To me, the perfect Texas country band. They dont sound too garage band-ish but know how to rock and put on a good show!
Eli Young Band - I love the new sound they bring to Texas country and cant wait to see where it takes them.
Dierks Bentley - I havent seen Dierks play since he first started out, but love the sound of him singing and playing guitar.
October 3, 2007 at 1:35 pm Permalink
The Big State Festival has some awesome artists performing. But here are the top 5 reasons that I want to go:
1) Tim McGraw - why aren’t more people posting on here listing him?! He is one of the best male country artists out there.
2) Miranda Lambert - Great songs and nice lady, have been fortunate enough to meet her.
3) Gary Allen - Unique voice and I’ve always wanted to see him live.
4) Dierks Bentley - Awesome new country artist. I like every song I’ve heard him sing.
5) Reckless Kelly - A favorite band with many memories for me and my husband.
October 3, 2007 at 7:54 pm Permalink
Congrats to Cyndi Gaines for being today’s winner. Keep on entering folks, we still have two more winners.
October 4, 2007 at 9:56 am Permalink
I would love to be able to attend big state festival. It has soooo many great artists that’s it hard to name just 5. But I guess my 5 favorites would have to be:
1) Lynyrd Skynyrd- It would be so amazing to actually see him in person
2 )Miranda Lambert- She has an awesome voice and would like to see her perform
3) Tim McGraw- He has so man powerful songs and I would love to see him.
4) Gary Allen- I have been a big fan of his for a long time.
5) Jack Ingram- I just love Texas music
I would love to see all of the concerts at the Festival!!
October 4, 2007 at 1:55 pm Permalink
Big State Festival is going to kick ass…
Willie always puts on a good show, Miranda Lambert’s voice is as beautiful as she is, Dierks Bentley is awesome, The Wreckers will be cool to see live and Lynyrd Skynyrd will rock the show. Old school meets new school. Should bring a motley crowd.
I will have too travel several hundred miles to attend the show, so free tickets will help keep the grocery fund alive. ha, ha,
October 4, 2007 at 4:43 pm Permalink
Dierks Bentley
Tim McGraw
Miranda Lambert
Gary Allen
Kevin Fowler
Theres five, but i love them all!!!
October 4, 2007 at 4:44 pm Permalink
PICK ME!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
October 4, 2007 at 4:45 pm Permalink
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Miranda Lambert
Tim McGraw
Gary Allen
Jack Ingram
October 4, 2007 at 5:06 pm Permalink
Another day, another winner. Today’s winner is April. Congrats April, and check back tomorrow to see who will be the final winner.
October 4, 2007 at 11:38 pm Permalink
Give me the chance to have the time of my life. Who could be better company! I am ready to see a great show!
October 4, 2007 at 11:44 pm Permalink
I am ready to see some Dierks the Free and Easy way! Ahh, Miranda, what a hottie! Please don’t pull Willie over before he gets there! Oh, The Wreckers! I would love to see them. Kevin Fowler has some pretty cool music too!
October 5, 2007 at 11:27 am Permalink
I’m most excited to see…
Jack Ingram
Kevin Fowler
Tim McGraw
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Miranda Lambert
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