Auto Club Speedway news 2009-02-02

LITTLE BIG TOWN TO PERFORM NATIONAL ANTHEM AT AUTO CLUB 500

San Bernardino County, Calif. -- (February 2, 2009) -- Grammy-nominated Little Big Town will kick off NASCAR's West Coast Premiere -- the Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway on Feb. 22 by performing the National Anthem before thousands of fans and a national television audience.

The band's latest album A Place To Land, features the hits "I'm With The Band," "Fine Line" and their brand new single "Good Lord Willing." The country sensation has charted numerous singles on the country charts including: "Boondocks" and "Bring It On Home" as well as 2008 success "Life in a Northern Town" (a collaboration with Sugarland and Jake Owen).

They have shared stage with the likes of George Strait, Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and Martina McBride and have earned numerous nominations including 2008 CMA Vocal Group of the Year; 2008 CMA Musical Event of the Year for "Life in a Northern Town" with Sugarland & Jake Owen; 2008 ACM Top Vocal Group; and 2008 CMT Music Video Awards Group Video of the Year for "A Little More You."

In 2007 they were named ACM Top New Vocal Group and in 2006 Billboard Magazine's Independent Artist of the Year (all genres) and Billboard Magazine's Independent Album of the Year for The Road To Here (all genres).

About Auto Club Speedway: Auto Club Speedway is the premier Speedway in Southern California. Hosting two NASCAR Sprint Cup events as well as NHRA and AMA events, a day at Auto Club Speedway is a full day of excitement and entertainment that includes sponsor displays, live musical entertainment, great food and fun for the whole family. Enjoy the Speedway's fan amenities, including escalators, shade structures and misting zones, souvenir shopping and quality restaurants.

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