• August 10, 2009

Orlando, Fla.-based LongHorn Steakhouse is adding Darius Rucker, formerly of Hootie and the Blowfish to its "Live at LongHorn" country music program in partnership with Coke Zero and Capitol Records Nashville. To support, LongHorn is announcing "Tee Off & Tunes with Darius Rucker" -- a national sweepstakes giving guests a chance to win backstage access to a private Darius Rucker concert and VIP tickets to this year's The Tour Championship presented by Coca-Cola, the final event in the PGA Tour Playoffs for the FedExCup.

This exclusive promotion supports the introduction of Coke Zero in more than 300 LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants nationwide. Guests who order any Coca-Cola beverage at a LongHorn Steakhouse will receive one scratch-off card with a code redeemable on MyCokeRewards.com to enter the sweepstakes. Codes can be entered on the site starting August 10 through August 30, with the sweepstakes winners announced on September 5.

Grand prize packages worth $10,000 each will be awarded to two winners. Each package includes an all-expenses-paid trip to Atlanta for two people, two VIP tickets to The Tour Championship presented by Coca-Cola that include "Inside the Ropes" access, and two tickets for Darius Rucker's private performance at the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta on September 25.

Winner accommodations include three days/three nights at the Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown Atlanta. In addition to the grand prize, eligible participants have the chance to win merchandise that includes Darius Rucker autographed guitars and CDs as well as one of 15 iPods. For more information about the sweepstakes and how to enter to win, visit www.liveatlonghorn.com. --Karl Greenberg