NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Nov 7, 2013) - Sizzling breakout duo Florida Georgia Line will participate in an intimate Q+A exclusively for Citi cardmembers on Wednesday, November 13th at Hill Country Barbecue Market in New York City. The special Q+A will be moderated by Billboard's Ray Waddell and allow fans the chance to ask the CMA "Vocal Duo of the Year" and "Single of the Year" winners questions about their chart-topping debut album HERE'S TO THE GOOD TIMES, first ever headline tour and experiences on the road.
Citi cardmembers will also enjoy a family style dinner and drinks at the event and receive the Florida Georgia Line album and the Hill Country Barbecue cookbook Soaked, Slathered, and Seasoned written by Hill Country Barbecue Market's Executive Chef, Elizabeth Karmel. All ticket sales from the event will benefit Musicians On Call, a non-profit that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. Tickets can only be purchased with a Citi credit or debit card by visiting www.citiprivatepass.com.
"Anytime we have the chance to meet our fans, we are all about it," said FGL's Brian Kelley. "And for this to help benefit Musicians On Call just adds to the fun. We are honored to help support such an incredible organization," added FGL's Tyler Hubbard.
Jennifer Breithaupt, SVP of Entertainment Marketing for Citi, added: "We're excited to see Florida Georgia Line's terrific trajectory this year, and work with the band to create this truly unique experience where our cardmembers interact with the band. Musicians On Call's work is a cause very close to our hearts, and we're happy to have the chance to work with them again."
Later that evening, Florida Georgia Line will rock AEG Live's Best Buy Theater in New York, when they perform a special anniversary benefit concert celebrating Billboard's 10th Annual Touring Conference & Awards.
MAC Presents is producing this event on behalf of Citi.
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About Florida Georgia Line
Florida Georgia Line has skyrocketed since releasing consecutive, multi-week #1 smashes in the US and Canada with the GOLD-certified "Round Here," PLATINUM-certified "Get Your Shine On" and 6X PLATINUM "Cruise." Breaking the record for longest #1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart, "Cruise" has sold over 6 million downloads in the US alone and is the second best-selling Country single ever, according to SoundScan. FGL is the only artist in history to join Brooks & Dunn in having their first three singles hit #1 for multiple weeks each. Poised to follow in the success, FGL's new emotionally-fueled Top 20-and-rising single, "Stay," showcases another side of their unique sound and tight harmonies. Amassing international appeal, the duo recently crossed a new career threshold -- tallying more than 10 million tracks sold worldwide from their debut album HERE'S TO THE GOOD TIMES (Republic Nashville), which has been certified PLATINUM in the US and GOLD in Canada. On 11/25, FGL will release HERE'S TO THE GOOD TIMES...THIS IS HOW WE ROLL, a deluxe version of their chart-topping debut, that will feature five new songs -- including a collaboration with Luke Bryan -- the "Cruise" (Remix) featuring Nelly; the making of the album and all official music videos with behind-the-scenes footage, as well as the unreleased video for "It'z Just What We Do." Comprised of Tyler Hubbard (Monroe, Georgia) and Brian Kelley (Ormond Beach, Florida), FGL is currently on their first headline run, HERE'S TO THE GOOD TIMES TOUR 2013, breaking venue sales records nationwide with sold-out shows on all stops to date. FGL has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, TODAY, The Voice, The Tonight with Jay Leno, LIVE with Kelly & Michael, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and FOX & Friends, in addition to a presenter spot on the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. In addition to radio, sales and touring success, the talented twosome has been racking up several awards' show nominations, including nods in the New Artist of the Year category. FGL is currently nominated for seven fan-voted American Country Awards and four fan-voted American Music Awards in the coming months. The hot newcomers have previously taken home ACM and CMT Music Awards and garnered multiple TEEN CHOICE nominations. www.FloridaGeorgiaLine.com
About Musicians On Call
Musicians On Call (MOC) was founded in 1999 with the mission of bringing live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. To date, its volunteers have played for over 400,000 people nationwide. Musicians On Call continues its mission through room-to-room hospital performances by both local musicians and national celebrities as well as the Music Pharmacy Program. www.musiciansoncall.org
