Tracy Lawrence Extends Personal Words Of Comfort To Camrose, Alberta Canada Residents
And Big Valley Jamboree Country Music Fans
Big Valley Jamboree Canceled After Tragic Thunderstorm

Tracy Lawrence who was scheduled to perform yesterday at the
Big Valley Jamboree (Sunday, August 2, 2009) did not appear as the third and final day of the event was canceled. As Tracy changes routes to head home toward Nashville, he has these words to offer, “This was such an unexpected tragedy and I know that it is difficult to understand the reasons why,” Lawrence said. “On behalf of the entire Tracy Lawrence organization, I wish to offer my heartfelt condolences to those who have lost a loved one or are suffering with injuries and grief. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of our friends in Camrose, Alberta.”

Event Recap:
Big Valley Jamboree organizers, staff and attendees had less than two minutes of warning before fierce winds and rain hit the open-air concert bowl and a violent gust ripped the stage apart on Saturday evening (August 1, 2009) killing one person and injuring 75.

Thousands of fans were at the Big Valley Jamboree in Canada when strong winds and heavy rain struck about 6PM Saturday, sending people screaming and running for cover. Billy Currington was at the conclusion of his set when the violent storm blanketed the bowl causing the stage to collapse. Actor Kevin Costner, who was about to perform with his band Modern West, narrowly escaped serious injury.

Big Valley Jamboree organizers on Sunday canceled the closing day of a country music festival in central Alberta. Approximately 21,000 people attended this year’s jamboree.