By Jackie Sheckler Finch

Concerts and cruises seem like a winning combination. Add another “C” into that mix – Carnival Cruise Line – and you’ve got a fun lineup, especially when it features Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, Jay Leno and Jeff Foxworthy.

Carnival Cruise Line has announced its initial 2017 Carnival LIVE lineup, providing cruisers with a chance to enjoy performances by top artists in a memorable setting where there’s never a bad seat in the house. Performances are held in the ships’ main show lounges which range in capacity from 900 to 1,300, giving shows a more intimate and personal feel.

Performing on seven different Carnival ships departing from five convenient U.S. homeports, Carnival LIVE will kick off with three-time Grammy Award winner Tim McGraw bringing his signature brand of country music to two Carnival ships. McGraw will perform aboard Carnival Breeze on March 2 and Carnival Valor on March 3 while the ships are docked in Nassau.

Platinum recording artist Little Big Town will have audiences singing along with shows in Nassau aboard the Carnival Dream on May 11 and Carnival Valor on May 12. Little Big Town has earned nine County Music Association awards.

One of the most successful comedians in the country, Jeff Foxworthy will have audiences laughing on June 21 aboard Carnival Freedom and June 22 on Carnival Ecstasy while the ships are docked in Nassau. The largest selling comedy recording artist in history, Foxworthy is a multiple Grammy Award nominee and author of 11 books. He is famous for his “You might be a redneck if …” jokes.

A member of the Television Hall of Fame and a longtime host of NBC’s Tonight Show, Jay Leno will be sharing his observational humor aboard the Carnival Victory on May 2 and the Carnival Vista on May 4 in Cozumel. Leno plays upwards of 200 shows a year and currently hosts “Jay Leno’s Garage” on the CNBC network.

Carnival LIVE tickets range in price from $30 to $80 for general admission, significantly less than land-based venues. Plus, cruisers have the benefit of being able to stroll back to their ship cabins after a rousing performance.

VIP tickets at $100 to $300 offer seating in the first five rows, a photo opportunity with the artist and a commemorative concert pass.

Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line