Jason Aldean Unveils Madame Tussauds Nashville Wax Figure During Academy of Country Music Awards™ Weekend

The Newly Crowned Two-Time ACM “Entertainer of the Year” Surprised
Fans With Madame Tussauds Nashville Wax Figure in Las Vegas

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FamousFun–Madame Tussauds, the world-renowned wax attraction slated to open its
newest location in Nashville on April 14, and two-time ACM Entertainer
of the Year Jason Aldean, revealed the Country music superstar’s
first-ever wax figure at the Las Vegas MGM Grand during ACM Awards
weekend.

To create his figure, RIAA’s top digital Country male artist of all
time underwent a “sitting” with Madame Tussauds studio artists last
year. As Aldean donated clothing from his personal collection for his
figure’s attire, the research team took more than 300 measurements of
the singer in his signature hat and Gibson J-200 guitar.

The Multi-Platinum entertainer’s figure will be featured at Madame
Tussauds Nashville, joining an exclusive group of other current country
superstars already revealed including Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker and
Blake Shelton, among others. Aldean’s figure will be positioned in the
finale of the attraction on a Grand Ole Opry themed stage, giving guests
the chance to see one of their favorite artists up close and personal.

“It blows my mind how realistic it is — they got the chest hair and
everything,” laughed Aldean. “I have a lot of friends, like Luke Bryan,
that have gotten their figures and I’m looking forward to going to
Madame Tussauds in Nashville and seeing how everyone’s looks too.”

Additionally, ACM Awards host Luke Bryan welcomed his recently revealed
wax figure on-stage with him during the award show broadcast, allowing
for a Madame Tussauds takeover at County Music’s Biggest Party of the
Year.

B-roll and side-by-side images from Jason’s reveal are available
via Dropbox.

Aldean, is “the mirror image of his fans” (Rolling Stone) as
THEY DON’T KNOW follows on the heels of each album release earning
PLATINUM certification or better, tallying more than 14 million total
album sales and 18 No. One hits. The longevity of his career reached new
heights as he debuted at the No. One position on Billboard’s all-genre
Top 200 Album chart for the third consecutive time with his seventh
studio album, which has already produced two consecutive chart-toppers,
as his latest single “Any Ol’ Barstool” follows its success. In addition
to the upcoming tour launch, the “reigning Entertainer of the Year shows
why he holds the title” (Newsday) as the Country Music Hall
of Fame and Museum will showcase a special exhibit opening its doors on
May 27, commemorating his wide-open sound that has been one of the
defining influences on today’s Country Music. For more information and
for a full list of upcoming tour dates, www.jasonaldean.com.

With a completely different concept, the attraction in Nashville will be
the company’s first offering in the U.S. that focuses solely on music
icons that have shaped America’s musical landscape. Guests are
encouraged to have fun with the famous stars from musical genres such as
Country, Rock n Roll, Jazz, Blues and Pop.

Guests can save $5 off the regular price by purchasing early bird
tickets to the attraction before the April 14 grand opening.

To stay up to date on progress and new figure reveals, visit the
attraction’s website and join the newsletter at https://www.madametussauds.com/nashville.

Additionally, stay connected on social media for real-time updates:

• Facebook: /madametussaudsnashville
• Instagram: @tussaudsnashville
• Twitter: @tussaudsnash
• Hashtag: #MadameTussaudsNashville

About Madame Tussauds Nashville

Madame Tussauds Nashville attraction is a new interactive wax experience
where guests have the unique opportunity to get up close and personal
with some of the world’s biggest musical icons. Built to honor Music
City and its deep roots into America’s history, Madame Tussauds will
host visitors from across the globe as they enjoy a historical walk
through America’s musical past and present with vivid scenes supporting
the colorful cast of figures. Conveniently located within Opry Mills
Mall, the star-studded attraction is set to open April 14, 2017.

Visit www.madametussauds.com/nashville or
the attraction’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/mademetussaudsnashville for
more information.

About Merlin Entertainments plc

Merlin Entertainments plc is a global leader in location based, family
entertainment. As Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s second-largest
visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates over 100 attractions,
13 hotels and 5 holiday villages in 24 countries and across 4
continents. The company aims to deliver memorable experiences to its
more than 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and
local brands, and the commitment and passion of its c.27,000 employees
(peak season). Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for
more information.

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