The Band Perry Headlines Third Annual Music Fiesta as part of International Balloon Fiesta

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Published: 22 May 2015 22 May 2015

Albuquerque, NM - The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta ® will feature country music superstars The Band Perry along with special guest Gloriana at this year's Music Fiesta, scheduled for Saturday, October 10. A local New Mexico band will kick-off the third annual event. Gloriana will take the stage at 2:30 p.m., followed by The Band Perry at 4 p.m. The popular Night Magic Glow will follow the Music Fiesta. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 29, 2015 and can be purchased through www.balloonfiesta.com.

In order to better accommodate guests, this year's Music Fiesta will be staged at the north end of the Launch Field at Balloon Fiesta Park. The new location will allow for more seating in all of the sections.

Advance tickets are available for purchase and will cost $50 for Reserved Seats, $20 for Premier Lawn Seating until July 30. Prices will increase July 31. Guests who purchase Music Fiesta tickets can also stay to enjoy the Night Magic Glow „¢ and AfterGlow „¢ fireworks show, presented by Albuquerque Journal.

The Band Perry is this year's headliner. The top hit singles, "If I Die Young," "All Your Life," "You Lie," "Hip to My Heart," and "Postcard from Paris" can all be accredited to The Band Perry. The Academy of Country Music awarded the band the Vocal Group of the Year in 2014. The Band Perry has also earned multiple awards from the Country Music Association, Country Music Television and the American Country Awards.

Gloriana, who has released their current single "Trouble" from their forthcoming studio album, will be among the performers set to grace the stage this year. Their song "(Kissed You) Goodnight" from their previous album A Thousand Miles Left Behind was certified Platinum and was one of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers' Top 5 Songs of 2013.

Music has been a part of Balloon Fiesta for many years. Some of the most noteworthy artists who have appeared include Paul Revere and the Raiders, 3 Dog Night, Jamie O'Neal, Marty Stuart, Marshall Tucker Band, Josh Gracin, Little Texas, Darius Rucker, Charlie Worsham, Sawyer Brown, David Nail and Josh Tuner.

About the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is an annual festival of hot air balloons that takes place every October in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. It is the largest gathering of balloons and balloonists in the world. For details on events, schedule, entertainment and photographs visit our website www.balloonfiesta.com and follow us on Twitter @BalloonFiesta and Facebook.

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