2019 Country Music Cruise Will Feature Four Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees

The Country Music Cruise,which recorded sellouts in each of its first five years, already boasted three Country Music Hall of Fame members sailing on the 2019 cruise. The announcement of Ricky Skaggs as one of the three newest Hall of Fame inductees last week brings the total to four for the January 27 - February 3, 2019 cruise aboard Holland America's stunning Signature class ship the Nieuw Amsterdam. The four hit acts will join headliner Jeff Foxworthy and a host of other artists for a week of fun, sun and non-stop entertainment.

"Congratulations to Ricky Skaggs on your induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame," said StarVista LIVE Senior Vice President Mike Jason. "Ricky joins Country Music Hall Of Fame artists the Oak Ridge Boys, Ronnie Milsap and Jimmy Fortune of the Statler Brothers on The Country Music Cruise 2019, and we can't wait to have them all onboard!"

The sixth anniversary cruise lineup also includes Patty Loveless, Joe Diffie, The Bellamy Brothers, Shenandoah, Johnny Lee, David Ball,TG Sheppard, Jeannie Seely, Wade Hayes, Chuck Mead and His Grassy Knoll Boys and Elvis Tribute Artists. Revered television and radio show host Lorianne Crook returns to emcee the cruise, and back by popular demand will be a very special Grand Ole Opry at Sea performance event.

Reservations for 2019 are already 70% sold out, but choice cabins are still available by visiting www.countrymusiccruise.com or by calling toll-free 866-476-2879.

Country Music Cruise guests have unprecedented opportunities to meet and mingle with the stars aboard what has been called the ultimate country music party. In addition to more than 50 live performances, cruisers can socialize with their favorite artists at theme nights, panel discussions, cooking demonstrations, jam sessions, meet and greets, autograph sessions and more. The non-stop entertainment extends to excursions and performances at exotic ports of call.

The 2019 Country Music Cruise will depart from Fort Lauderdale, Florida January 27, 2018 and journey to Key West and the beautiful waters of St. Thomas and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas before returning to Fort Lauderdale on February 3.

Fares start at just $1,999 per person and include mainstage concerts, daily activities, gourmet meals and so much more. To book a cabin, call toll-free 866-476-2879 or go to www.countrymusiccruise.com.