CHARLOTTE, NC (Press Release) – Myrtle Beach, S.C.’s summer season is quickly approaching, and with the sunny skies and sandy shores comes country’s hottest stars at Carolina Country Music Fest (CCMF). In celebration of its inaugural, beach-front country concert, CCMF will host a kick-off concert Thursday, June 4 featuring headliner Sam Hunt.

Sam Hunt, a University of Alabama at Birmingham football star turned singer, took the country music world by storm with his debut album “Montevallo,” which topped three of Billboard’s Country charts. Penning hits for stars including Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney and Billy Currington, Hunt’s writing talents earned a 2015 Grammy Award nomination.

All CCMF ticket holders, in addition to anyone who purchases a three-day pass before Saturday, April 25, will enjoy free admission to the VisitMyrtleBeach.com Kick-Off Concert. Single tickets to the kick-off concert are available for $39 and can be purchased at www.CCMF.com. Myrtle Beach residents are eligible for a discounted rate of $19 per ticket with an ID as proof of address. Locals can purchase discounted tickets at Carolina Country Bar, located at 300 Ninth Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“We are excited to express our sincere gratitude to the Myrtle Beach community and CCMF ticket holders by hosting a kick-off concert,” said Bob Durkin, President of Full House Productions. “We are thankful for the gracious accommodations, support and overwhelming response to the Southeast’s largest three-day country music fest.”

Three-day general admission tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.CCMF.com, with VIP tickets and hotel packages now available. For accommodations or more information about Myrtle Beach, go to www.VisitMyrtleBeach.com.

Carolina Country Music Fest (CCMF), the Southeast’s premier outdoor country music fest, is located on the shores of Myrtle Beach. With a unique blend of today’s country headliners and up-and-comers, the concert is host to the industry’s biggest stars. With the combination of country music and the scenic Myrtle Beach backdrop, this family-friendly three-day fest is your summer vacation destination.

Full House Productions is a premiere entertainment and production company specializing in the restaurant, nightlife, entertainment and hospitality industries. From producing concerts with the music industry’s biggest stars to partnering with restaurants and bars to achieve their marketing goals, Full House Concerts, a division of Full House Productions, is a full service event production company experienced in planning, marketing and executing concerts, festivals and special events. Since 1998, FHP has produced over 500 events in over a dozen cities around the United States with a leadership team comprised of experienced, innovative, unique and talented individuals.