Bon Jovi to play Greenbrier Glassic 2012

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV --
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In just the two years since it began, the Greenbrier Classic has built a strong reputation with the PGA.  So much so, it was recently recognized as 'best in class' by the association for their concert series.

But Greenbrier owner Jim Justice says the bar can still be raised.

"When we started, I said I won't stop until you come to me and say, 'your tournament is the best,'" Justice told a crowd gathered to hear who would be coming to sing during the 2012 golf tournament.

Justice believes he's even closer to that goal this year.

"We're just really excited, that's all there is to it," Justice excalimed.

The excitement stems from the star-studded lineup, starting with country star Toby Keith on the 4th of July.

"I don't know that we could have a more patriotic act on the 4th of July than Toby Keith," Justice stated.

Two and three days after Keith, rock and R&B legends will take the stage.  Rod Stewart and Lionel Richie get the Friday night slot on July 6th.  Then on Saturday, July 7th, Bon Jovi will play the final concert for the event.

"We wanted to knock it out of the park," Justice exclaimed.

But this year's event won't just be about bringing the biggest stars in.  The resort is also hoping to put the next big thing out.  Justice also announced a national talent competition called 'Greenbrier's Got Country Class.'

"We're going to find maybe the next new country star, and he's gonna have a shot, or they're gonna have a shot as a group, or she's gonna have a shot, and they're gonna open for Toby Keith," Justice pledged.

The contest winner will also receive a recording contract from The Greenbrier.  Auditions will take place in both in West Virginia and Nashville.

And what would a golf tournament be, without the professional golfers?  Justice said it's still too early to announce the field, but that organizers have contacted Tiger Woods, along with other big name PGA stars.

"We're sure getting a lot of looks.  It wouldn't surprise me, in fact I know the field will be better.  And the field was great last year," Justice said proudly.

The tournament will run from July 2-8th, and Justice promises it will be one for the history books.