September 5, 2013 - CCMA Official Kick Off: The Great John Deere Tractor Race

Country Music Week 2013 officially kicked off on September 5th at Churchill Square with a grueling test of endurance and determination between hometown hero, Adam Gregory, and rival Brad Stella, of The Stellas, who originally hails from Ontario but now makes Nashville his home. The two team captains recruited team members from the audience who they felt had the right "stuff" to make a winning relay team. After an exhausting race around the square on John Deere pedal tractors, in their bid for tractor supremacy, Brad Stella anchored his team to win the coveted gold medal, with Gregory coming in less than half a minute later in the lengthly two minute race.

Don Green, CEO of the Canadian Country Music Association with The Stellas and Adam Gregory at the Great John Deere Tractor Race.
Don Green, CEO of the Canadian Country Music Association - The Great John Deere Tractor Race
Jackie Rae, co-chairman of the Country Music Week host commitee - The Great John Deere Tractor Race
Brad and Marylynne Stella scope out the course for the Great John Deere Tractor Race
Adam Gregory discusses strategy for the Great John Deere Tractor Race
Marylynne Stella discusses with Jackie Rae why she feels her husband will win, even though he doesn't have the help of their daughters, Lennon and Maisy, who are at home filming a segment of the hit television show, Nashville, in which they have a leading role - The Great John DeereTractor Race
Recruiting talent for the Great John Deere Tractor Race
One of team Gregory's top drivers at the Great John Deere Tractor Race
Adam Gregory tests his equipment at the Great John Deere Tractor Race
Brad Stella crosses the finish line victorious at the Great John Deere Tractor Race
Adam Gregory makes a valiant run for second place at the Great John Deere Tractor Race
Brad Stella gives his victory address after winning the Great John Deere Tractor Race
Adam Gregory explains how his long legs were a disadvantage on the pedal tractors at the Great John Deere Tractor Race
A true sign of sportsmanship on completion of the Great John Deere Tractor Race
Team members gather after the Great John Deere Tractor Race
Medal ceremony upon completion of the Great John Deere Tractor Race
A proud member of Team Stella receives his gold medal at the Great John Deere Tractor Race
Dignitaries at the Great John Deere Tractor Race