UNCLE KRACKER TO HEADLINE THE LAST CHANCE STAMPEDE & FAIR WITH OPENING ACT CRAIG CAMPBELL JULY 25-29, 2012 HELENA, MT 

Uncle Kracker & Craig Campbell will be sure to entertain at this year’s Last Chance Stampede & Fair July 25, 2012. It is sure to be the event of the summer! Kracker & Campbell will perform for one unforgettable evening, outdoors, at the Last Chance Stampede & Fair. 

Many know Kracker from his early years as the DJ in Kid Rock’s Twisted Brown Trucker Band, Uncle Kracker has had impressive success as a songwriter, racking up co-writing credits on Kid Rock’s blockbuster hits “Bawitdaba,” “Cowboy,” “Forever,” “Only God Knows Why,” and 2008’s No. 1 “All Summer Long,” as well as his own Adult Top 40 No. 1 “Follow Me” (from his 2001 double-platinum debut Double Wide). Kracker, who started a solo career in 2000 and has scored hits such as “Follow Me,” “Smile” and a chart-topping cover of Dobie Gray’s “Drift Away” His current single, “My Hometown” is currently climbing the charts. For more information go to: http://www.unclekracker.com/ 

The Georgia-bred Campbell was introduced with a five-song EP that landed in the Top 20 on iTunes. His self-titled debut album expands on the central themes of his life—family, friends, purpose and self-determination—with a bundle of self-written songs, all delivered with the force and conviction of someone who’s lived every sentiment in every word. The voice is straight-forward and powerful. 

The songs are down-to-earth portraits of real people from the American heartland. The sound is traditional, unapologetic country. Hits include “Family Man”, “Fish” and his current single “When I Get It”. Visit Craig’s website at: craigcampbell.tv Tickets will go on sale January 18 at 10:00 am, on-line at: www.lastchancestampede.com and the Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds Administrative office, prices are $35 for arena standing and $30 for reserved seats, tickets purchased in advance will include outside gate admission.