Grammy Award winners include Mary Chapin Carpenter and Kathy Mattea, who return to Biltmore, and well-known artists Steve Miller Band and The Legendary Temptations. Clay Aiken, along with his fellow �American Idol� alum, Ruben Studdard, will share the stage for an evening on the South Terrace of Biltmore House.

In addition to the South Terrace, half of the performances will be held at Biltmore�s newest event venue, Diana at Biltmore, an intimate setting on the Vista overlooking Biltmore House. Incomparable views of Biltmore House and the Blue Ridge Mountains from each site offer a perfect place to see a show under the stars.

All concerts start at 8 p.m. Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, April 6. Call 866-336-1255 or visit biltmore.com.

The Biltmore Concert Series line-up is:

* Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, June 4 at Diana at Biltmore
* The Original Drifters, June 11 at Diana at Biltmore
* Brandon Heath, July 16 at Diana at Biltmore
* Gaither Vocal Band, July 17 on the South Terrace
* An Evening with Mary Chapin Carpenter, July 22 on the South Terraces
* Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard, July 23 on the South Terrace
* An Evening with Steve Miller Band, July 29 on the South Terrace
* The Legendary Temptations, July 30 on the South Terrace
* Christopher Cross, Sept. 24 at Diana at Biltmore
* Kathy Mattea, Oct. 1 at Diana at Biltmore

A variety of ticket, dining and accommodations packages are available for all of the concerts. Tickets do not include or require estate admission. Performers and dates are subject to change. Biltmore Twelve-Month Passholders receive a discount on general admission and reserved seating.

For more information about the performers and ticket information, please visit biltmore.com or call 866-336-1255.

DINING OPTIONS

Dinner is available by reservation at the Stable Caf� adjacent to Biltmore House or Deerpark Restaurant as well as at Bistro and Arbor Grill. Picnics are also available each concert evening. Advanced reservations are required. Sandwiches and concessions will also be available.

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

The Inn on Biltmore Estate is offering Biltmore Concert Series packages. Upon reservation, the Inn will take care of the details including accommodations, buffet dinner in The Dining Room before the show, gratuities for dinner, premium reserved seating at the concert, concert transportation, Chef�s Breakfast Buffet in The Dining Room and valet parking. Also includes admission to the estate and Biltmore House audio tour. For pricing information and reservations, visit biltmore.com or call 800-858-4130.

greenville area hotel packages are also available. Packages include breakfast, reserved seating for concerts held on the South Terrace, estate admission, and Biltmore House audio tour. For pricing information and reservations, please call 800-858-4130.

*Package pricing is subject to availability and depends upon length of stay, room type, number of guests in party and concert. Taxes and most gratuities not included.

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