Rising country artist Sam Ferrara has officially advanced to the semifinal round of Nashville Superspeedway’s annual “Next Rising Star”  contest , bringing her one step closer to performing on the pre-race concert stage before the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on May 31. The "Next Rising Star" contest celebrates the spirit of “High-Speed Honky Tonk,” blending the excitement of NASCAR racing with emerging country music talent. Nashville Superspeedway’s pre-race