Scheduled for this evening on base at Club Five Six, tonight’s event marks the first stop on this year’s Super 8 Salutes tour, a special multi-city effort created by Super 8 and Premiere Networks celebrating service members and their families by providing access to one-of-a-kind events and concerts with top name country music stars. Tonight’s event, hosted by Alan, includes a special Q&A with McCoy, followed by an acoustic set and a meet and greet with fans. Attendees are also being treated to dinner, courtesy of Super 8.

"As one of the world's largest and most recognizable hospitality brands, Super 8 is proud to support our service men and women and especially those from Luke Air Force Base and the surrounding area," said Mike Mueller, brand senior vice president for Super 8. "These individuals and their families have made incredible sacrifices and it's truly an honor for us to be able to coordinate this effort for them. While it pales in comparison to what they've done for our country, this is one small way for us to show our gratitude and thanks."

Added McCoy, “I’m always excited to spend time with the women and men of our military and their families. Whether it’s entertaining them overseas or here at home, it’s the highlight of my year. I thank Super 8 and my buddy, Cody Alan, for inviting me to join in this salute to the hard work they do every day at Luke Air Force Base.”  

Now in its second year, Super 8 Salutes marks the continuation of an ongoing partnership between Premiere Networks and the Super 8 brand, which is a long-time sponsor of the network’s national Country music radio programs and events.  In 2015, the tour included stops in Fort Campbell, KY and West Springfield, MA. Three stops are currently planned for 2016, with additional details to be announced soon. 

Current and retired service men and women, as well as their spouses, can receive an exclusive 15 percent discount when they stay at participating Super 8 hotels by booking with the rate code "SML." To learn more, visit www.super8.com/military.

Part of Wyndham Hotel Group, Super 8® is one the most well-known hotel brands in the world with more than 2,600 locations around the globe, more than any other U.S.-based economy lodging provider. While its first location opened in 1974, today Super 8 is undergoing an all-encompassing transformation that will touch all 1,800 of its North American hotels by the end of 2016, modernizing the brand and cementing it as a leader in the economy lodging space. Reservations and information are available by visiting www.super8.com. Guests can follow Super 8 on Instagram at @super8hotels.  Super 8 guests can earn and redeem points through Wyndham Rewards®, the brand’s guest loyalty program. Join for free at www.wyndhamrewards.com. Each Super 8 hotel is independently owned and operated under a franchise agreement with Super 8 Worldwide, Inc. (SWI), or its affiliate. SWI is a subsidiary of Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC and parent company Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN). For more information about hotel franchising opportunities visit www.whgdevelopment.com.

Neal McCoy has sold more than 6 million albums and is one of Country Music’s most energetic and philanthropic entertainers.  McCoy has released 15 albums including three Platinum and one Gold that garnered 25 charted singles. He has five number one hits including No Doubt About It, You Gotta Love That, They’re Playing Our Song, and For a Change and Wink.  Neal has participated in 15 USO Tours worldwide, and along with his wife Melinda, founded the East Texas Angel Network (ETAN) to provide financial assistance to families with children suffering from serious illnesses.  The organization has raised more than 7 million dollars since its inception.

As the host and executive producer of CMT After MidNite with Cody Alan, CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan and CMT All Access with Cody Alan, Cody Alan is undoubtedly one of the most recognized names in radio.  Broadcast on radio stations across America and originating from the CMT studio in Nashville, his shows feature the biggest names in Country music and entertainment.  With live interaction, Alan connects fans with their favorite stars, from the red carpet to backstage.  Combining his passion for entertainment with television, he also serves as host of CMT’s signature music show, Hot 20 Countdown, seen Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9/8c.  Follow Cody on Twitter @CMTCody or visit www.CMTCody.com or www.AfterMidNite.com for more information.  

Premiere Networks, a subsidiary of iHeartMedia, syndicates 90 radio programs and services to more than 5,500 radio affiliations and reaches a quarter billion listeners monthly. Premiere offers the best in talk, entertainment and sports programming featuring the following personalities: Rush Limbaugh, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Delilah, Steve Harvey, George Noory, John Boy and Billy, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Dan Patrick, Nikki Sixx, Kane, Mario Lopez, Bobby Bones, Cody Alan, Johnjay and Rich, Jay Mohr, Rich Eisen, Meghan McCain, Colin Cowherd, Big Boy, Brooke & Jubal and others.  For more information, please visit www.PremiereNetworks.com.

Rob Myers

Wyndham Hotel Group

973-753-6590

rob.myers@wyn.com

Rachel Nelson

Premiere Networks

818-377-5300

rnelson@premierenetworks.com