Free Concert on Saturday, January 31 with Paid Expo Admission

LOUISVILLE, KY - Country music stars and avid hunters, Craig Morgan and Josh Thompson, are scheduled to attend and perform at the second annual Louisville Deer & Turkey Expo, held Friday, January 30 through Sunday, February 1. The special concert will be held Saturday, January 31, starting at 7:00 p. m. with the conclusion of exhibiting hours. It is free to expo attendees at The Kentucky State Fairgrounds and as a bonus, a one-year subscription to Field & Stream or Outdoor Life is included with paid admission.

The two artists will hold a VIP session for a select number of guests where autographs and photos with the performers will be available. Radio station 97.5 WAMZ Kentuckiana Country will be giving away the VIP opportunities, as well as general expo tickets leading up to the event. Listeners in the area will have a chance to win the VIP passes.

Thompson will also be on the show floor Sunday, February 1, to do meet and greets with all fans at the Field & Stream - Outdoor Life booth. Nearly 6,000 people attended last year's event, and all exhibits and special events will be in the main building of the West Wing. More than 175 exhibit booths of hunting products, accessories and outdoor lifestyle products will be sold. Dozens of door prizes will also be given away with daily drawings at the Field & Stream - Outdoor Life booth.

An 'Ask the Experts' Info Center will be available to attendees, allowing any and all questions to be answered. Seminars will be held all three days, ranging from how-to's on hunting topics, to food plot development and habitat improvement. Other highlights include an Optics hands-on tryout area with expert help, hands-on shooting with airguns, archery, bow tryout area, archery range and exhibitor shooting booths in the Archery Pavilion. The Outdoor Life Big Game Trophy Contest will be on display for all to see with an opportunity for any attendee to enter their big buck or bull elk.

The expo opens Friday, January 30, at 2:00 p. m. and closes Sunday, February 1 at 4:00 p. m. Located at the Kentucky Expo Center (State Fairgrounds), West Wing Hall, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209. Daily hours are: Friday, 2:00 p. m. - 9:00 p. m.; Saturday, 9:00 a. m. - 7:00 p. m., and Sunday, 9:00 a. m. - 4:00 p. m.

For advance ticket purchase information and all expo details, go to www.deerinfo.com/Louisville and click on Tickets. Advance tickets are available for adult and youth tickets only and include a $3 discount. Save one dollar at checkout when you share on Facebook. All other tickets must be purchased at the door.

Yamaha, Remington, Dick Cepek and Lucas Oil are official sponsors of this event.


About Craig Morgan
One of country music's best-loved artists, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself with massive radio airplay of his signature hits: "Bonfire, " "Almost Home, " "Redneck Yacht Club, " "That's What I Love About Sunday, " "International Harvester" and "This Ole Boy. " He's recently released his new album The Journey (Livin' Hits) on Black River Entertainment, featuring the singles "Wake Up Lovin' You" and "We'll Come Back Around. " Craig received one of country music's highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. Prior to becoming a country music and TV sensation, Craig Morgan spent seventeen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserves. He is an avid supporter of America's military personnel and a recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award. In addition to a prolific country music career, he hosts the award-winning show "Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors," airing on Outdoor Channel. For more information on Craig Morgan, visit www.craigmorgan.com and engage with him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

About Josh Thompson
Show Dog-Universal recording artist Josh Thompson has defined his place in country music with the simple formula of being who he is: the embodiment of whatever-it-takes, hard-working, blue-collar grit. From his songwriting that ran throughout his Top 10 debut album, Way Out Here, to the dynamic live shows that have earned him opening slots for such established headliners as Eric Church, Hank Williams Jr., and Luke Bryan. Josh Thompson's passionate performances and tireless work ethic have made him the epitome of the musical road warrior, playing over 200 shows a year. Josh comes by his music's heartland, blue-collar work & party themes with an everyman's insight of an everyman who's been there. Born in Milwaukee and raised in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, Thompson was working alongside his father in the concrete business at the age of 12, and the trade was often how Josh was paying the bills well into his twenties as his focus shifted to music.

Over the past couple of years, Josh has also established himself as a noted songwriter in Nashville. His songs have been recorded by such artists as Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, and Gary Allan. As for his own music, his latest album, Turn it Up, is available now and includes hits "Cold Beer with Your Name on It" and "Wanted Me Gone. " For all the latest news and a complete listing of tour dates, check out www.joshthompsonofficial.com

About Deer & Turkey Expos
Reaching 80,000+ active, spending and influential outdoorsmen from 40 states, the 2015 Field & Stream and Outdoor Life Deer & Turkey Expo series offers brands the opportunity to get their latest products in the hands of true outdoorsmen in a setting dedicated to the outdoor sports they love.

Robyn Sheckler
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