Chris Janson, a singer/songwriter/instrumentalist and Academy of Country Music awards winner known for No. 1 songs including "Buy Me a Boat," "Fix a Drink" and "Good Vibes" will have fans rocking on the frontstretch prior to the hotly anticipated NASCAR All-Star Race on May 16 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Chris Janson, a singer/songwriter/instrumentalist and Academy of Country Music awards winner known for No. 1 songs including "Buy Me a Boat," "Fix a Drink" and "Good Vibes" will have fans rocking on the frontstretch prior to the hotly anticipated NASCAR All-Star Race on May 16 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

While only one driver will emerge victorious, each fan will feel like a winner with an unprecedented bevy of benefits awaiting ticketholders - including every ticket doubling as a pre-race pit pass providing access to the frontstretch concert and Trackside Live.

Janson - a platinum-selling recording artist, high-octane entertainer, multi-instrumentalist, and award-winning talent - is poised to energize fans attending the biggest all-star event in sports. The thrilling pre-race festivities are sure to serve as a star-studded prelude to an unrivaled display of fender-banging, wheel-to-wheel, Saturday-night action at America's Home for Racing.

"I'm thrilled to be performing at the pre-race concert," Janson said. "I love NASCAR fans and fast cars. It's going to be one big party!"

The 60-minute concert, located on pit road, will take place at approximately 5 p.m. on race day.

"The All-Star Race was made for the fans," said Charlotte Motor Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager Greg Walter. "With Chris Janson's spectacular pre-race concert and more pre-race fan access than ever before, this year's all-star showcase of speed, excitement and million-dollar drama will captivate fans of all ages."