Martin Guitar Teams Up With Country Star And Brand Ambassador Hunter Hayes For ‘ENCORE’ Facebook Contest June 10-September 3

NAZARETH, PA - June 13, 2013 - C.F. Martin & Co. is teaming up with multiple Grammy nominated artist and brand ambassador, Hunter Hayes, on a new Facebook contest this summer called ENCORE.  One lucky Grand Prize winner will receive a new Martin OM-42 guitar, the same model that Hunter plays, which values at $6,799, and six monthsof Martin SP Lifespan strings. The contest launches June 10th-September 3rd and fans can enter by 'liking' the Martin Facebook page, Hunter's Facebook and Martin Strings Facebook  Once fans can enter, they can earn up to 19 more entries by inviting their friends to enter as well. The winner will be announced via Facebook in October. Hunter Hayes and his Martin OM-42 will be hitting the road this summer for the CMT On Tour: Hunter Hayes' Let's Be Crazy Tour, and his new digital deluxe album,Hunter Hayes (Encore), will be released June 18 on Atlantic Records.  You can catch Hunter on the TODAY Show's Summer Concert Series on June 21st .  Hunter will also be featured in Martin Guitar's 2013 print and online campaign. For more information on Hunter Hayes: www.HunterHayes.com

About Martin Guitar

C.F Martin & Co. (www.martinguitar.com ) has been creating the finest instruments in the world for over 175 years.  It continues to innovate, introducing techniques and features that have become industry standards including X-bracing, the 14-fret guitar and the "Dreadnought" size.

One of the world's leading acoustic instrument makers, Martin guitars are hand-made by skilled craftsmen and women, who use a combination of new design and techniques along with those introduced by the company founder.

The company is also known for producing high-quality, popular acoustic guitar strings.  These include the Martin SP® LIFESPAN™ line - the fastest-growing treated string in the industry, and the Martin SP line - which uses an industry leading core wire to hold tunings better.

Martin Guitars and Martin Strings are the instruments and strings of choice for musicians around the world, from the icons of rock, country, folk and bluegrass to those just beginning their careers.  They can be seen across all segments of pop culture, from television (Glee, Psych, Raising Hope and American Idol) to the movies; on Broadway and in books, online, and gracing the covers of popular magazines on newsstands everywhere. Connect with Martin and Martin Strings on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube and via www.martinguitar.com and www.martinstrings.com .

 

Media Contacts:

Aliza Rabinoff                                        Amani Duncan

DKC                                                      Vice President, Brand Marketing

for Martin Guitar                                     C. F. Martin & Co.

212-981-5157                                       610-759-2837

aliza_rabinoff@dkcnews.com aduncan@martinguitar.com

 

For Hunter Hayes:

Tree Paine

Sr. Vice President of Publicity

Warner Music Nashville

Tree.Paine@WMG.com

615-214-1500

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