A stellar line up of country music stars will convene in Belfast next February for the International Festival of Country Music at the Odyssey Arena.

Headlined by global country superstar Reba McEntire, the festival promises to bring the very best in country, roots and bluegrass music at the family friendly all-day event.

Reba McEntire’s headline appearance represents a rare European appearance. The Oklahoma born superstar has garnered international respect and acclaim in a career that now spans over five decades. The recipient of two Grammy Awards, Reba has sold an incredible 56 million albums worldwide and enjoyed 64 U.S. top ten hits making her one of the biggest selling female artists of all time. Having last performed in Ireland 12 years ago, her appearance will give fans a rare opportunity to enjoy a true legend, live on the Belfast stage.

Reba will be joined by Asleep At The Wheel, who will bring their unique blend of western-swing, boogie and roots music to the Odyssey arena. With over forty years in country music there will be something for every country fan to enjoy.

Fourteen-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Skaggs is another of the star headline acts. A country trailblazer who first picked up a mandolin over 52 years ago. Ricky, who has collaborated with numerous artists including Bruce Hornsby, Emmylou Harris and Jack White, will be bringing his own inimitable take on bluegrass and roots music to the festival.

Feted country music band Lonestar, are also featured on the bill. Lonestar have amassed ten number one singles in the U.S. country charts and fans will instantly recognize their song ‘Amazed’ which spent eight weeks at number 1 on the Billboard chart.

In addition to the headliners, the festival will host an impressive array of supporting acts including the legendary Narvel Felts, George Ducas,  Ireland’s very own Sandy Kelly, her friend and frequent collaborator George Hamilton IV, and one of the UK and Irish Country scene’s brightest young stars: John McNicholl. The amazingly talented Jo-El Sonnier, Will Bannister and Raymond Froggatt will all add to this incredible line up at the International Festival of Country Music.

BBC Radio Ulster’s Country aficionado, DJ Hugo Duncan will compere the festival.

The festival will also be playing at London’s Wembley Arena, Zurich and Germany.

Belfast Odyssey Arena Tickets will go on sale on Monday October 10th, 2011 and are priced at £70 – £55 – £44 – £33