The 2016 Coors Light Birds Nest entertainment lineup is packed with prime talent as Rascal Flatts, Dierks Bentley and Robin Thicke will take the stage at the popular Waste Management Phoenix Open entertainment venue. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, November 3 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster (800-745-3000, and at all Ticketmaster outlet locations. The headline act for Saturday, Feb. 6will be announced at a later date.
Rascal Flatts will kick-off the Coors Light Birds Nest on Wednesday, Feb 3. The Modern Country group from Ohio is the most decorated Country group of the past decade, taking home awards from the ACA’s, ACMs, AMAs, CMAs, People’s Choice Awards and more. In addition, Rascal Flatts has more than 22.5 million albums sold, and 15 No.1 singles including “These Days,” “Bless the Broken Road,” “What Hurts the Most,” and “My Wish.”
Phoenix native Dierks Bentley will entertain the Coors Light Birds Nest crowd on Thursday, Feb. 4. Bentley first gained fame from his self-titled debut album in 2003 with the album’s single, “What Was I Thinkin’?” topping the country charts. His 2005 album, Modern Day Drifter, also was certified platinum, and the same year, Bentley became the youngest member of the Grand Ole Opry in addition to winning the CMA Horizon Award. Bentley’s most recent effort, Riser, debuted in 2014 and has received numerous award nominations.
Robin Thicke brings his talents to the Coors Light Birds Nest on Friday, Feb. 5. Thicke took the pop charts by storm with his sixth studio album Blurred Lines in 2013 which received three GRAMMY nominations. The single by the same name had a 12-week reign on the Billboard Hot 100, scored the highest audience ever recorded and broke records by climbing to No. 1 on five radio charts simultaneously. Recently, Thicke teamed up with Nicki Minaj to create an undeniably danceable pop record “Back Together.”
Coors Light Birds Nest general admission tickets start at $50 while VIP tickets are available for $200 each and provide exclusive access to the Absolute Vodka VIP area where guests are treated to a complimentary catered dinner, complimentary drinks and access to a newly redesigned premium viewing area for the shows. Organizers encourage fans to buy their tickets early as ticket prices may increase as the event draws closer.
“We are excited to announce a star-packed lineup for the Coors Light Birds Nest and expect to see ticket sales go fast,” said 2016 Birds Nest Chairman Kevin Kopp. “Due to the popularity of the headline acts it is very possible that we sell out every night, so I want to encourage everyone to buy tickets as soon as possible to guarantee that they won’t miss out on the 2016 Coors Light Birds Nest.”
The Coors Light Birds Nest is located directly across from the main Waste Management Phoenix Open tournament entrance at 82nd Street and Bell Road. The entertainment venue opens at 3:30 p.m. and closes at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Headline acts will take the main stage each evening at approximately 8:30 p.m. The Coors Light Birds Nest is a 21-and-over venue. For more information about the Coors Light Birds Nest visit www.coorslightbirdsnest.com.
The 2016 Waste Management Phoenix Open, known as “The Greatest and Greenest Show on Grass,” will be held at TPC Scottsdale from February 1-7, 2016. The Waste Management Phoenix Open is the best-attended golf tournament in the world and has gained legendary status for being the most unique stop on the PGA TOUR. The 2016 edition will mark the 81st playing of the event (one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR) and the seventh as the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
The Thunderbirds were founded in 1937 with the mission of promoting the Valley of the Sun through sports. The Thunderbirds consist of 55 “active” members and more than 250 “life” members. Last year The Thunderbirds raised a record $9.06 million for charity and have eclipsed $102 million in charitable giving since its inception in 1932. For more information on the Thunderbirds or the 2016 Waste Management Phoenix Open visit www.wmphoenixopen.com
