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[/media-credit]Nashville-based recording artist and former finalist on TV’s popular “The Voice” to attend her first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway
DARLINGTON, S.C. (April 27, 2012) – Casey Weston, Nashville-basedrecording artist and former finalist on the popular TV show, “The Voice,” will perform the National Anthem for the NASCAR Sprint Cup SeriesBojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday, May 12.
“Performing the National Anthem for the NASCAR Sprint Cup SeriesBojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway will be another defining moment in my young career,” Weston said. “I’m excited to attend my first NASCAR race, and I can’t think of a better track than Darlington, one of the most historic racetracks in the sport. To have the opportunity to perform the anthem in front tens of thousands of loyal and passionate NASCAR fans will mean a lot to me.”
Weston, originally from Naples, Fla., began her performing career six years ago with both original songs and covers. Both originals and covers were well received and her audiences continue to grow. In 2009, Weston released her first album, 10 songs on the self-titled “Casey Weston.”
Following the successful release of her first album, Weston auditioned on the popular show “The Voice” and was one of eight finalists in the inaugural season for the TV show sensation. Following her success on the “The Voice” Weston continues to stay in touch with her friend and coach Adam Levine, front man for Maroon 5.
The post-season “Voice Finalists Tour” had Weston performing on stage in iconic cities such as Las Vegas, Boston and New York City. On her own, she has appeared at the Commodore Lounge, Hard Rock Café, Rocketown and the Bluebird Café, all in Nashville. In addition to many venues and festivals in Southwest Florida, she has appeared at the Old Rock House in St. Louis, Schuba’s in Chicago, NBC at Universal Studios in Los Angeles and the Women Today Expo in Ventura, California.
On the national concert circuit, Weston has opened for Top 40 and Country acts such as James Otto, John Anderson, Craig Morgan and Justin Moore.
Tickets to the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 on May 12 and Nationwide Series VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 on Friday, May 11 can be purchased by calling 866-459-7223 or by visiting DarlingtonRaceway.com. Remember, kids 17 and under are half off for the Bojangles’ Southern 500 and FREE for the VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200.
Darlington Raceway, or the track Too Tough To Tame, as it is known to many, is where the purest of NASCAR competition meets true southern hospitality. A NASCAR staple since 1950, Darlington Raceway has seen some of motorsports most talented drivers thunder to Gatorade Victory Lane. On Mother’s Day weekend, May 11-12, 2012, NASCAR’s biggest stars return to battle the track Too Tough To Tame in the Sprint Cup SeriesBojangles Southern 500® and Nationwide Series VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200.
You can keep up with all of the latest news from Darlington Raceway at DarlingtonRaceway.com, on Facebook at Facebook.com/DarlingtonRaceway and on Twitter at Twitter.com/TooToughToTame.
