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STATESBORO, GA - Monday, December 11th - The heartbeat of Georgia Southern's GATA spirit meets the soul-stirring melodies of country music in a groundbreaking celebration! GATA JAM 2024 is poised to ignite Statesboro with an unforgettable night on Saturday, April 20, at the breathtaking Beautiful Eagle Creek venue. This inaugural country music festival, headlined by none other than the titan of country music, Cole Swindell, promises a night of chart-topping hits and unwavering entertainment, all inspired by the essence of GATA.

The debut GATA Jam emerges from the collaborative efforts of Eagle Nation Collective, Peachtree Entertainment, and Airbound Entertainment. This powerhouse trio of industry leaders is poised to craft an unforgettable experience, skillfully merging their unique expertise to curate an epic night of country music that promises to leave attendees wanting more.

A portion of the proceeds raised from GATAJAM will benefit Eagle Nation Collective, the official NIL Collective of Georgia Southern Athletics. 

The GATA spirit, beyond a phrase, embodies the very core of Georgia Southern—a beacon of resilience, determination, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Originating from the revered legacy of legendary football coach Erk Russell, GATA symbolizes a spirit that surpasses boundaries and hurdles. It champions the ethos of rolling up sleeves, boldly confronting challenges, and delivering nothing short of excellence.

Cole Swindell, riding the wave of triumphs from his fourth studio album, Stereotype, brings his string of back-to-back, Platinum-certified, multi-week No. 1 hits to the heart of Statesboro. From the infectious rhythms of "Single Saturday Night" to the soul-stirring harmonies of "Never Say Never" (featuring Lainey Wilson) and the chart-topping anthem "She Had Me At Heads Carolina," Swindell's musical journey mirrors the spirit of GATA. His three ACM Awards and an iHeart Music Award for Country Song of the Year for "She Had Me At Heads Carolina" embody the dedication and pursuit of excellence that GATA represents.

In just seven years since his debut on Warner Music Nashville, Cole Swindell has emerged as a titan, boasting an impressive 12 No. 1 singles as an artist and 13 as a songwriter. His repertoire gleams with 12 certified Platinum singles, including a triple Platinum and four double Platinum hits. Notably, his debut album, Cole Swindell, attained Platinum certification, followed by the Platinum-certified sophomore effort, You Should Be Here, and a Gold-certified third release, All Of It. With over 5.2 BILLION global career streams, Swindell's indelible impact on the music industry mirrors the spirit of GATA—relentless, resilient, and dedicated to excellence.

GATA JAM, where country music merges with the ethos of GATA, is a testament to the pursuit of greatness in all facets of life. 

Set your alarms! Tickets for GATA JAM featuring Cole Swindell & Friends go on sale this Thursday, December 14, at 10 AM ET, exclusively at GATAJAM.COM. Prices start at $40.99.A portion of the proceeds raised from GATAJAM will benefit Eagle Nation Collective, the official NIL Collective of Georgia Southern Athletics. This one of a kind event where the heart of country music converges with the indomitable GATA spirit is not to be missed.  

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ABOUT EAGLE NATION COLLECTIVE

Eagle Nation Collective is the Official NIL Collective of Georgia Southern Athletics and was created for the purpose of leveraging name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities for Georgia Southern student-athletes. The Collective was created by a group of investors and alumni to generate NIL opportunities through a variety of activities, including social media endorsements, appearances, meet and greets, autographs, digital content, and more. 

ABOUT PEACHTREE ENTERTAINMENT 

Founded by Bradley Jordan in 2013, Peachtree Entertainment has been essential in discovering and developing country music acts throughout the Southeast. Prior to Peachtree Entertainment, Bradley owned and managed Peachtree Tavern, one of Atlanta's top small music venues. Here he began booking artists and realized his knack for discovering talent. After selling Peachtree Tavern, Peachtree Entertainment was born and has been a vital component in the discovery and advancement for acts such as Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, Cody Johnson, Cole Swindell, Koe Wetzel, HARDY and more. With venue connections all over the Southeast and vast experience working with the nation's largest artist agencies, Peachtree Entertainment provides quality talent for any event, from clubs to stadiums, and everything in between.

ABOUT AIRBOUND ENTERTAINMENT

Airbound Entertainment, a diverse entertainment entity headquartered in Statesboro, Georgia, specializes in uniting communities through live music experiences. With a focused dedication spanning half a decade, Airbound has solidified its reputation in Statesboro, notably through its strategic alliance with local venue, The Blue Room, consistently curating exceptional shows featuring top-tier artists. Collaborating closely with Georgia Southern University, Airbound has partnered on events such as the Football Kickoff Concerts and the acclaimed In the Round gatherings. Airbound eagerly anticipates ushering in a new chapter of events in Statesboro with the highly anticipated inaugural GATA Jam.