CHENANGO COUNTY – The Chenango County Fairgrounds, in conjunction with Millennia Entertainment, are proud to announce country music superstar Jamie O’Neal as the 5th annual Guitars Under the Stars headliner, the show starting at 6:30 p.m. on August 7 from the grandstands at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich. Two contests have been launched in relation to the event, and the community has the opportunity to submit entry forms for a chance to win either free tickets to the show, or a special meet-and-greet with O’Neal.
The theme of the show this year is heroism. Heroes of all walks of life within the community will be honored at the event.
O’Neal is a singer and songwriter hailing from Australia and is known for her back-to-back number one singles “There Is No Arizona” and “When I Think About Angels” from her debut album Shiver, released in 2000. In 2004, O’Neal signed with label Capital Nashville and released the single “Trying to Find Atlantis.”
In 2012, O’Neal announced she had established her own record label, Momentum Label Group. Under that label, she was able to launch artist Rachele Lynae, whose single “Party Til the Cows Come Home” was released that year.
“This year we want to recognize all the heroes that are in our local community - whether it is a teacher, fireman, police officer, a mother, father, or just someone who means something to your life,” said Terry Potter, owner of Millenia Entertainment. “There are so many people here that need to be acknowledged for their courage and strength, and for the impact they have had on lives throughout the local and regional community.”
One of O’Neal’s songs, titled “Somebody’s Hero,” closely relates to the theme of the Guitars Under the Stars show this year. The song reflects the idea that not all heroes are those that rule the world or save people from burning buildings - a hero can be a mother raising her children alone, a father doing the same, or any number of other possibilities.
O’Neal has been writing her own music since she was young. She had stated writing for herself was something she knew she would never regret as an artist. According to O’Neal, songwriting has been a very important part of being the performer she has always desired to be.
“From her power-house vocals to her interaction with the crowd, O'Neal's performance will be one to remember at this year's fair,” said Potter.
