COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER, DARON NORWOOD, CALLED UPON TO SHARE HIS PERSPECTIVE ON TERRORISM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 31, 2008


COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER, DARON NORWOOD, CALLED UPON TO SHARE HIS PERSPECTIVE ON TERRORISM
At America's Original Symposium -- "Exposing the Threat of Islamist Terrorism"

NASHVILLE, Tennessee—Country music recording artist and humanitarian, Daron Norwood, has received the exclusive invitation to perform and appear as a guest speaker by America's Truth Forum* at the upcoming "Exposing the Threat of Islamist Terrorism"--America's Original Symposium Series on the Threat of Islamist Terrorism this weekend, Saturday , February 2, 2008, at Ranch of the Lonesome Dove in Southlake, TX.

Norwood, who's celebrated a number of country radio hits including "If It Wasn't For Her, I Wouldn't Have You" (Billboard Magazine's most requested and played song of the year--1994), "Cowboys Don't Cry," and "Bad Dog, No Biscuit," (Giant Records) will be among an accredited list of decorated governmental officials and authorities who will speak out on the threat of terrorism in the U.S. and abroad.

The initiative behind this cooperatively produced forum is to generate awareness surrounding the grave threat posed to the US by radical Islamists (Jihadis) on not only foreign soil but in all of America. Norwood will open the agenda on Saturday morning.

Simultaneous with his work in the country music industry, Norwood founded the Keep It Straight USA program, a drug and alcohol abuse intervention program designed to cater to students of all ages all across America. Daron's endeavor as the spearhead and voice of the program earned him recognition and the special invitation to bring the program to Russia. He's visited with the president (Clinton and Bush) on numerous occasions and most recently returned from a trip to Africa.

Daron, along with four other individuals, traveled to Africa to film a documentary from a layman's perspective. The special story, "With Open Eyes," is a feature-length film that offers a provocative, honest look at the crisis in Sudan. The story follows the five Americans through their extraordinary journey throughout Sudan as they meet Sudanese people who have been most affected by two decades of ethnic cleansing and genocide. The documentary is scheduled for release in late spring 2008. (SERMedia)

Norwood introduced. "Throughout our journey from southern Sudan and north to the outskirts of Darfur, we witnessed the devastation of war, listened to the Sudanese' tragic stories and experienced their pain,""The trip was truly a life experience for me…an education…and I'm proud to share my story at this most important forum."

"America's Truth Forum is committed to educating the American people on controversial topics of national security, in particular, the radical Islamist threat," said Jeff Epstein, Founder/President of America's Truth Forum and organizer of the symposium. "Our primary objective is to disseminate critical information, that is not readily available via conventional channels, to concerned citiz ens, and Daron's recollection of the trip to Africa and honest conveyance speaks loudly--in a language all Americans will understand. We are proud to add him to the roster of speakers," Epstein added.

Norwood joins an prominent panel of speakers in the program: Lee Boyland, Nuclear Engineering and former Explosive Ordinance Disposal Officer in the U.S. Army assigned to the Defense Atomic Support Agency and its Nuclear Emergency Team/Frank Gaffney, Founder and President Center for Security Policy/ Caroline Glick, Deputy Managing Editor, Jerusalem Post & Senior Fellow at the Center for Security Policy/David Harris, President of Democracy House & Former Chief of Strategic Planning of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service/Joe Kaufman, Chairman of Americans Against Hate, Founder of CAIR Watch, Investigative Journalist for FrontPage Magazine/Dr. Harvey Kushner, Chairman of Criminal Justice Dept. of Lon g Island University, Best-selling Author, Advisor to the FBI and FAA/Laura Mansfield, Middle Eastern Linguistic Expert and Investigative Reporter Specializing in Jihad Activity/Atty. David Schippers, Former Chief Investigative Counsel for the US House Judiciary Committee, Author, Counter-terrorism Expert/Robert Spencer, Director of Jihad Watch, Best-selling Author and Expert on Radical Islam/ Dr. Wafa Sultan, Syrian-American Psychologist and Internationally Known Critic of Militant Islam/Dr. Bruce Tefft, Founding Member of CIA's Counterterrorism Task Force and Dr. Paul Williams, Former FBI consultant, Best-selling Author and Investigative Journalist.

"I'm not an expert nor an authority on the topic of terrorism. But, this trip really opened my eyes. We, as Americans, live in the land of the free and the land of the opportunity. The Sudanese people are not free and do not have the opportunity to be free to 'live.' They are dying for unjust reasons and, in all reality, they are dying 'before' us," Norwood said. "Knowing what I know now, I have learned that America needs to pay attention to this situation to keep 'our' country safe and to help those who cannot help themselves. I want to share what I have learned with others."

Topics at this weekend's symposium include:
• The nuclear threat posed by radical Islamists
• The infiltration of middle eastern influence into Washington DC institutions
• Assessing the Iranian threat to global security
• Threat of terrorist infiltration
• The fragile nature of our constitutional freedoms in the face of Jihad
• Radical Islam's infiltration of America
• Domestic terrorism and associated threats
• The necessity of educating the American public about Islam

As part of his honest discussion, Daron will perform for the first time "With Open Eyes," his personal account and call for aid in a moving musical composition. (Co-written with Paul Scott and produced by Robert Wright.)

For more information on Daron Norwood and Keep It Straight USA visit www.keepitstraightusa.com.

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"Exposing the Threat of Islamist Terrorism"
--America's Original Symposium Series on the Threat of Islamist Terrorism
February 2, 2008
2299 Lonesome Dove Rd., Southlake, TX 76092 • Tel. (817) 329-1100
Symposium Tickets: $149.00 per person
Special First Responder Rate: $100.00 per person (ID required)
www.americastruthforum.com

* America's Truth Forum is a non-partisan, educational 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to inform and educate the American people on controversial topics of national security. It's primary objective is to disseminate critical information that is not readily available via conventional channels to concerned citizens.

Catch Sara on the SuperBowl pre-game & Fan Club Pre-Sale

Pre-Sale Tickets available to Sara's Lowell, MA show for Fan Club Members! We are excited to announce pre-sale tickets for Sara's upcoming show in Lowell, MA on 4/25. Log in to SaraEvans.com starting tomorrow 1/31 at 10:00AM ET to purchase your tickets before the general public. Not a Fan Club Member? Join now to get your tickets and enjoy all of the other benefits that members receive. Tickets for this show will be available until 5:00PM ET on 1/31. Purchase tickets here >> Sara set for Super Bowl Party Show! Sara will be performing for VIPs at the NFL Super Bowl XLII Tailgate Party outside of the University of Phoenix Stadium on game day February 3. After performing a full concert for those in attendance, Evans will join Willie Nelson on-stage during his set to sing the Willie classic "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys." The duet will be televised on the FOX pre-game festivities. To make the day even more special, Evans will be attending her first Super Bowl game with her son Avery and friends. Be sure to watch the Super Bowl Pre-Show! "Some Things Never Change" is moving up the charts! Sara new single "Some Things Never Change" from her Greatest Hits CD has been sent to your radio station and has started to climb the charts! You can listen to and add the song to your profile by going to Sara's MySpace page. Keep those requests coming! Thanks for being a fan! Thursday, January 30, 2008 SaraEvans.com

Collin Raye #14 On MySpace.com Top ARtists List

COLLIN RAYE IS RANKED AT #14 IN THE TOP ARTISTS LISTING ON MYSPACE.COM

Nashville, TN (January 30, 2008) ----- Strong fan support continues to build for Collin Raye, who remains one of Country music's best male vocalists. After receiving a million hits on his MySpace.com page, Raye has now been ranked on the website's Top Artists section in the Indie column. Raye is listed at #14 and shares this honor with such top-selling artists as Ryan Adams, Clint Black, and Little Big Town.

Raye's music from his latest CD Selected Hits continues to remain popular with his web fans but at the same time, Raye's song, "Get Up In Jesus Name" from the Time Life project, Songs 4 Worship: Country, received over 44,000 plays in one week!

Raye remains busy on the road and recently returned from a successful trip to Florida. While in Orlando, he performed at the Hard Rock Café to a sold-out standing-room only crowd and appeared on Daily Buzz, the popular syndicated televised morning show that is in 130+ markets. Raye performed his new single, "Quitters," and one of his legendary songs, "All I Can Be." The show was so impressed with Raye's performances that they added a third song, "Little Rock.

Besides being one of the best vocalists in the business, Raye is an electrifying stage performer who pours his heart and soul into every song. Raye's tunes have a social conscience and resonate with a hopeful intensity that creates a personal connection between Raye and his fans.

"In the beginning, I wanted hits and all that," Raye reflects. "But what drives me now is what this music means to people. Songs have landed on me that made me realize there's more to this than I thought. It's about entertaining people one minute and inspiring them the next. That's what gets me on that tour bus every week. That's what keeps me interested in making records."

Raye's latest CD, Selected Hits, is the 13^th album of his career and features live performances of some of his mega-hits, ""Love Me", "I Think About You", "In This Life", "Little Rock", and "Not That Different." The two new songs on the project are "Soldier's Prayer" and "Quitters." Raye has enjoyed an illustrious career with 15 #1 hits, 24 top-ten songs, 15 #1 videos, along with 5 ACM and 6 CMA nominations.

For more information on Collin Raye and tour updates please visit http://www.collinraye.com/ or myspace.com/collin raye.

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Lady Antebellum plays to overflow crowd in Los Angeles

Apparently the only person in Los Angeles not wanting into Tuesday evening's packed Lady Antebellum show at The Mint was the fire marshal. Due to strict fire code enforcement, music journalists, entertainment industry insiders and enthusiastic fans who didn't get to the famed nightclub before it reached "overflow" status had to wait outside in the January chill while the trio - Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott - rocked the (crowded) house inside. Besides performing songs from their upcoming self-titled album, scheduled for release on April 15, the band had fun with the Al Green classic, "Let's Stay Together." Afterwards, Dave, Charles and Hillary made their way outside to talk to - and thank! - the people who weren't able to make it inside for the band's first Los Angeles performance.

San Diego's Lacy Younger to play a Special Show at The Derby in L.A.

SAN DIEGO'S LACY YOUNGER To Play a Special Show at The Derby in Los Angeles "LACY YOUNGER IS A HIT!" - KKBA "LACY YOUNGER DELIVERS COUNTRY-ROCK FROM A VOICE THAT WILL REMIND YOU OF THE FINE VOCAL RANGE/TALENT OF PATSY CLINE." - Reviewer Magazine "LACY YOUNGER IS A LEGITIMATE SINGER AND BELONGS IN THE GAME!" - Musictap WHO: LACY YOUNGER, Singer/Songwriter WHAT: BIG DEAL/BIG BIG POND RECORDS' LACY YOUNGER has added Los Angeles Venue The Derby to her list of shows in the first week of February. Younger is that rare and exotic bird that manages to catch your eye while flying amongst today's musical flock. Though her feathers are fetching you will find her song even more beckoning. On her debut album, STILL WILD, produced by Grammy award winning producer/engineer, Val Garay, she connects the dots between soaring rock anthems and gorgeous pop balladry. A lick of southern blues on either end is what makes it all so tasty. Splitting time between her native San Diego and her home away from home, Nashville, she's earned a reputation for her dynamic vocal prowess and her skillful sensitivity as a wordsmith. Lacy penned all but two songs on STILL WILD, writing of life and it's hard earned lessons, while making sure the hook always drives home the message. Also contributing songs to the project is the legendary Bonnie Hayes who wrote the title track. Lacy and Bonnie joined talents to co-write the infectious smash, SOMETHING YOU DO, which is climbing the AC charts. Driven by her sole need to express herself in an original way Lacy Younger does not aspire to fit in, only to be authentic! Her debut album from BIG DEAL/BIG POND RECORDS is sure to continue turning heads and stirring emotions. In fact STILL WILD'S classic hooks and overflowing soul might very well make LACY YOUNGER a household name. Lacy will be performing solo acoustic at various Borders and intimate venues around San Diego and California in the next two months so she can stay close to home to write songs for her sophomore record. Lacy was recently nominated for an LA Music Award and spent the later part of last year on a radio tour in support of her current record. WHERE: February 1st, 2008 Pico Rivera, CA BORDERS BOOKS PICO RIVERA 8852 Washington Blvd. Pico Rivera, CA 90660 phone: (562) 942-9919 showtime: 8:00 PM February 2nd, 2008 Costa Mesa, CA BORDERS BOOKS COSTA MESA NEWPORT 1890 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92627 phone: (949) 631-8661 showtime: 8:00 PM February 6, 2008 Los Angeles, CA The Derby (VIP Lounge) 4500 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA phone: (323) 663-8979 showtime: 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM cover: $8 Click Here For More Tour Dates. For more information Lacy Younger visit: www.lacyyounger.com http://www.bigdealrecords.com/main.htm www.myspace.com/lacyyounger Get the latest Lacy Younger CD Still Wild Available from Big Deal/Big Pond Records

BT SEARCHES FOR HIS MISSING CHILD

Monday, 7 January 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MISSING CHILD, KAIA TRANSEAU - CALL NCIC AT 304-625-2000

MULTIPLATINUM ARTIST/PRODUCER, BT SPEAKS OUT ON HIS MISSING DAUGHTER

New York, NY – (January 7, 2008) – Acclaimed artist/producer BT speaks out on his missing daughter, Kaia Transeau, age 3- ½. Kaia was abducted over three weeks ago by her mother. There has been no contact since the first few days. BT is making all reasonable efforts to find his daughter. Currently Kaia has been placed on the national missing persons NCIC (National Crime Information Center) list (phone number 1-304-625-2000). BT states, “I am diligently and delicately working to do everything possible to amend this tragic family situation. As a father my only goal is to get my daughter back home. I appreciate your continued support and understanding in this desperate hour.” # # #

GRAMMY News: More Performers Presenters Announced

NOMINEES FEIST, ALICIA KEYS AND BRAD PAISLEY TO PERFORM ON 50TH ANNUAL GRAMMY^® AWARDS

SPECIAL BEATLES SEGMENT TO FEATURE THE CASTS OF

"THE BEATLES LOVE BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL" AND

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE

Natalie Cole, Juanes, Cyndi Lauper, Bette Midler and Bonnie Raitt Are First Announced Presenters for Music's Biggest Night^® on CBS Sunday, Feb. 10

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Jan. 30, 2008) — Nominees Feist, Alicia Keys, Brad Paisley and the casts of "The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil" and Across The Universe in a special Beatles segment are the latest performers announced for the 50th Annual GRAMMY^® Awards telecast, it was announced today by The Recording Academy^®. Eigh t-time GRAMMY winner Natalie Cole, 12-time Latin GRAMMY winner Juanes, GRAMMY winner Cyndi Lauper, three-time GRAMMY winner Bette Midler and nine-time GRAMMY winner Bonnie Raitt will appear as presenters. Previously announced performers include Beyoncé; Foo Fighters (with special guest conductor John Paul Jones); Carrie Und erwood; 2008 MusiCares^® Person of the Year Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, the Clark Sisters, Israel And New Breed, and Trin-I-Tee 5:7 in a special gospel segment; and Rihanna with a reunited the Time in a special 50th anniversary segment.

The music industry's premier event will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound on the CBS Television Network from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The show also will be supported on radio via Westwood One worldwide and XM Satellite Radio, and covered online at GRAMMY.com. Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.

Feist, Alicia Keys and Brad Paisley all are multiple nominees. Feist has four nominations: Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album (The Reminder), Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Short Form Music Video (both for "1234").

Nine-time GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys has two nods for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance ("No One") and Best R&B Song ("No One," along with Dirty Harry and Kerry Brothers).

Brad Paisley is up for three awards: Best Country Collaboration With Vocals ("Oh Love," with Carrie Underwood), Best Country Instrumental Performance ("Throttleneck") and Best Country Album (5th Gear).

In the Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media category, both Across The Universe (Various Artists) and "Love" (the Beatles) are nominated.

The 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards are produced by John Cossette Productions in association with AEG Ehrlich Ventures for The Recording Academy. Ken Ehrlich and John Cossette are executive producers, Walter C. Miller is producer/director, Tisha Fein is the coordinating producer, and Tzvi Small is supervising producer. Musical directors for the telecast and pre-telecast are Rickey Minor and Larry Batiste, respectively.

Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. In its 50th year, The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com.

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Video Premiere on FaithHill.com - "That's Alright Mama"

Visit FaithHill.com on Wednesday, January 30th, for the online premiere of Faith's performance of Elvis' "That's Alright Mama"! Faith Hill is set to premiere her performance of Elvis Presley's classic "That's Alright Mama," on Wednesday, January 30th. After originally recording both "Mama" and "Peace In The Valley" for "Viva Las Vegas," a 2-hour ABC Network television special honoring the late singer, CMT began airing "Peace In The Valley." But numerous inquiries were made at FaithHill.com requesting "Mama," and now the Grammy Award winning singer will give the video its online premiere, which can only be seen in its entirety as of 11:00am EST on http://www.faithhill.com/go/?O_MQ&TR=MTk4NjA5LDMyNiw5MjE4LDA=. "We recorded 'Mama' and 'Peace In The Valley,' last year in a completely empty arena, in the round and stripped down," said Faith. "It was a blast. We channeled Elvis by setting the stage as if we were back in 1968 (his comeback special). These songs and being a part of the special reminded me of who he was, what he stood for; he defined what it was and is to be an entertainer." The "Viva Las Vegas" special, produced in cooperation with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc, originally aired on September 18, 2007. The special honored Elvis Presley's legacy and contribution to contemporary music, and featured some of music's most influential and talented artists, including Celine Dion, Aerosmith, and Paul McCartney. The complete 2-hour special, which includes Faith's covers of "That's All Right Mama" and "Peace in the Valley," is set for a DVD release in Spring 2008. -FaithHill.com

John Rich To Release Solo Project On Warner Bros. Records

JOHN RICH TO RELEASE SOLO PROJECT ON

WARNER BROS. RECORDS

NASHVILLE - Jan. 24, 2008 - It was announced today that John Rich will release a solo project on Warner Bros. Records. Rich's solo album will be released in 2008.

"If anyone knows me, they know I'm always writing music," said Rich. "When we decided to take this year off so Kenny could focus on rehabilitation for a pre-existing injury, I asked Kenny if he was cool with me recording a solo project. I would only do this with Kenny's blessing. So, this year you can expect a solo record from me, but Big & Rich will be back in 2009!"

John Rich scored his first number one record with the song "Come Cryin' To Me." Since then, he has made a name for himself as an artist in his own right, a producer, an award winning songwriter, and soon to be TV star for the new CMT reality series, "Gone Country." He has sold over five million albums as part of the Multi-Platinum duo Big & Rich and garnered multiple Academy of Country Music, Country Music Association and Grammy Award nominations.

This Texas native has also been honing his songwriting skills for years. Rich's writing credits include Academy of Country Music Award winning single of the year, "Redneck Woman," along with Gretchen Wilson's other two hits, "When I Think About Cheatin'" and "Here For The Party," Faith Hill's smash single "Mississippi Girl," and Jason Aldean's single "Hicktown." In addition, he has written several other cuts for Hill, Martina McBride, Clay Walker, Aaron Tippin, Cowboy Troy, and Shannon Brown. Because of his contributions to the songwriting and music industry community, John was awarded the ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Award in 2005, 2006 and 2007. He is the only artist to receive the award three years consecutively.

2007 was a milestone year for Rich. In June 2007, John along with Big Kenny as Big & Rich, released their third album, Between Raising Hell And Amazing Grace, which went on to spawn the first number one single for the duo, "Lost In This Moment." One month after Big & Rich's new album release, John and Big Kenny received the President's Award For Excellence in the Arts at the Opening Ceremonies of Vietnam Veterans of America's 13th biennial National Convention in Springfield, Illinois. The award recognized their 2006 single, "8th Of November," which was inspired by the duo's close friend, Niles Harris, a Purple Heart veteran and member of the 173rd Airborne Brigade. The single, was a Top Ten hit in 2006.

Big & Rich's current single, "Loud" is currently climbing up the charts.

DWIGHT YOAKAM TO PERFORM AT COACHELLA AND STAGECOACH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 28, 2008

DWIGHT YOAKAM TO PERFORM AT

COACHELLA AND STAGECOACH

Yoakam To Be Inducted Into The Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame

Los Angeles, California– Multiple Grammy^® Award winner and entertainer Dwight Yoakam will be adding some Country flavor to the Indie Rock festival Coachella this year. Yoakam will join a diverse group of artists in Indio, CA at Coachella the weekend of April 24^th-26^th, including Roger Waters, Jack Johnson, Portishead, Death Cab For Cutie and Café Tacuba. Yoakam, the only artist on the bill for both Coachella and Stagecoach (May 3-4) is playing in support of his critically acclaimed new album Dwight Sings Buck which was chosen as one of the Top 50 AlbumS of 2007 in both the critic and reader polls in No Depression and is in the TOP 20 ALBUMS OF 2007 in the Montreal Gazette. The album, which Yoakam recorded in tribute of his friend and mentor Buck Owens, was also honored as the #6 album on Amazon's top country albums of 2007 list.

Next month, Yoakam will return home to be inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame. The Hall Of Fame honors Kentucky performers, songwriters, publishers, promoters, managers, broadcasters, comedians and other music professionals who have made significant contributions to the music industry in Kentucky and around the world. The 2008 ceremony, honoring the fourth class of inductees, will be held in the Lexington Center Bluegrass Ballroom in Lexington, Kentucky on February 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

Among upcoming honors for Yoakam is being named Great American Country (GAC) TV's "Artist Of The Month" for February. As "Artist Of The Month," GAC will honor Yoakam, his career, and Dwight Sings Buck, with ads and promotional spots on GAC and www.gactv.com, a sweepstakes giving lucky winners the chance to see Dwight at California's Stagecoach Festival, and an in-store promotion at FYE retail stores from Feb. 1 – Feb. 29. Previous artists given this honor include Trisha Yearwood, Toby Keith and Billy Ray Cyrus.

On April 18^th, Yoakam is scheduled to be a part of the inaugural Gridiron Bash^TM, a unique fan competition and entertainment experience scheduled the day before College Spring football games begin. Yoakam will perform at one of the 20 top Division I campuses nationwide that are hosting the events.

The video for the album's first single "Close Up The Honky Tonks," is still going strong on Country Music Television's (CMT) Pure Country. The video is #1 on the digital channel countdown for the sixth time since November. CMT will also air a special "Top 20 Countdown" on January 31^st that was taped with Vince Vaughn and Yoakam at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, CA.

As part of re-launching his website (www.dwightyoakam.com) in conjunction with his album release, Yoakam debuted The Route 23 Club (www.route23club.com), a new fan club site offering exclusive access to Yoakam content – including news, pictures, video, audio, desktop wallpapers, buddy icons and special "behind the scenes" footage. The site's "Interact" section includes a members-only discussion board, where fans can communicate with each other, members of Yoakam's management team, and even Yoakam himself.

Additionally, the club features exclusive monthly contests with prizes including signed merchandise, tour meet & greets with Yoakam and concert tickets. Yoakam has also launched a new MySpace page (www.myspace.com/dwightyoakam) and Facebook page.

For more information on Dwight Yoakam, including message boards, tour dates and more, please visit www.newwestrecords.com and www.dwightyoakam.com.

About New West Records:

New West Records LLC is a ten year old, wholly independent record label distributed in the United States by RED Distribution. With offices in Los Angeles and Austin TX, the company is staffed by a unique blend of music and business specialists. The label has had 12 releases debut in the Billboard Top 200 and boasts a number of Grammy^® award winning artists including Dwight Yoakam, Steve Earle, Rickie Lee Jones, Kris Kristofferson and Delbert McClinton. In addition, the roster includes Ben Lee, Buddy & Julie Miller, Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell, John Hiatt, Old 97's, Randall Bramblett, Ray Davies, Stephen Bruton, The Flatlanders and Tim Easton. New West Records also has partnerships with Danny Goldberg's AMMAL Records, Scott Weiland's Softdrive Records, and exclusively releases CDs and DVDs from the award-winn ing television program "Austin City Limits".

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Clay Walker Hits the Green in Pebble Beach

CLAY WALKER HITS THE GREEN IN PEBBLE BEACH (Nashville, TN) Multi-platinum country music star, Clay Walker will be participating in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am from February 4th-10th. Clay joins celebrities Kevin Costner, Carson Daly, Andy Garcia, Ray Romano and many more, along with some of the world's top golf professionals. This will mark Clay's eleventh year participating in the prestigious golf tournament. The invitation only tournament began as the Bing Crosby Clam Bake at the in 1937 and ten years later, the contest was moved to Pebble Beach, CA. Played before upwards of thirty thousand fans, golf professionals are paired with amateurs in two-man teams. Today the tournament benefits over 80 local and national charities. To date, over $66 million has been raised and distributed through the Monterey Peninsula Foundation. Clay's recently released his much anticipated follow-up single to his Top 5 hit "Fall," the title cut from his current album. The new single, "She Likes It In The Morning" is again reaching his audience on an emotional level and is sure to rise quickly up the country charts with. For more information on Clay Walker, please visit http://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/refer.php?s=&u=17754210. For more information on the AT&T Pebble Brach National Pro-Am, please visit http://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/refer.php?s=&u=17754211.

Lady Antebellum the musical guest on the CMT Online Awards

Capitol Records Nashville trio, Lady Antebellum will be the musical guest on CMT's 2^nd annual "CMT Online Awards" show. The show, which premieres on CMT.com Tuesday, February 5 and on CMT Tuesday, February 12 at 11p ET, takes a spin on the traditional awards show by calculating the number of online streams each nominee has received over the last year. Categories include "Number One Streamed Video From A New Artist", "Number One Streamed Behind Bars Video", "Number One Digitally Active Male Artist" and many others.

Lady Antebellum, which is made up of Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood, released their self-penned debut single "Love Don't Live Here" in October and have just completed their self-titled debut album which is set to released in April. The trio just began their first country tour – opening for Martina McBride's Waking Up Laughing nationwide arena tour.

For more information on Lady Antebellum visit www.ladyantebellum.com.

Charlie Daniels and National Bankers Trust Make a Stand for Truckers

Charlie Daniels and National Bankers Trust Make a Stand for Truckers (MEMPHIS, January 29, 2008) - Country music legend Charlie Daniels is partnering with National Bankers Trust to promote fair financial practices in the trucking industry. The sponsorship coincides with the release of Charlie's latest CD Deuces and will feature Charlie Daniels as a spokesperson and advocate for ethical, reasonable and sound financial services for truck drivers and owners. "Truckers deserve the chance to build the American dream from the ground up, just like everybody else. It's high time for truckers to take a stand and demand a fair deal from factoring companies that lock you in and take you down, and have their money actually work for them instead of just the factoring companies," said Charlie Daniels. "We're thrilled to be joining Charlie Daniels in support of responsible and fair financing for the trucking industry," said Dudley Boyd, CEO, National Bankers Trust. "Like any other business, small trucking companies must have access to financial services that maximize their cash flow today and give them tools to accumulate profit for growth and ultimately self-capitalization." Charlie will be promoting fair financial practices in the trucking industry through a number of different advertising and public relations initiatives including radio ads. Charlie has a long history of supporting the trucking industry and is the official voice of Sirius Radio's Road Dog channel 147, a 24-hour channel geared toward professional drivers and trucking culture. ### About National Bankers Trust National Bankers Trust provides responsible and fair financial services to the transportation industry. Headquartered in Memphis Tennessee, the distribution hub of America, National Bankers Trust builds partnerships with its clients across America and offers proprietary lines of credit that maximize cash flow and facilitates capital formation. For more information call 1-877-255-8330.

Charlie Allen to Participate in 'The Classic!' Golf and Tennis Tournament Today

For Immediate Release:

Charlie Allen to Participate in Clarence Clemons "The Classic!" Golf and Tennis Tournament on Monday, January 28.

Star-Studded Benefit Event Hosted by Clarence Clemons, Legendary Sax Man From Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

Nashville, TN (January 28, 2008) -- River Run/Spinville Records artist, Charlie Allen, will participate in The Classic! Golf and Tennis Tournament, in Boca Raton, Florida, on Monday, January 28. The annual star-studded event is hosted by Clarence Clemons, legendary sax man from Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, and benefits Home Safe, a nationally accredited, non-profit organization that has been serving abused and neglected children in Florida since 1979.

Allen will be in stellar company on the event. Scheduled participants include members of Clemons band, Temple of Soul, including Grammy and Emmy-winning drummer, singer, composer, pianist, and producer, Narada Michael Walden; bassist, T.M. Stevens, and guitarist, Vernon Ice Black. Also slated are Davy Jones (the Monkees); NBA star, Roy Hinson; Director of MASH television series, Don Rio; NFL star, Jim Crash Jensen; performance artist, Michael Israel, and many others.

Allen is no stranger to rubbing elbows with major talents. At age 7, he was singing onstage with his father's band at Panther Hall in Ft. Worth, Tx., and performing in concert with iconic country artists such as Hank Williams, Jr., and Loretta Lynn. From those auspicious beginnings, Allen has built a career full of highlights, including a stint with Parc Records, and Parc Studios, who boasted clients such as The Backstreet Boys, 'N Snyc, Britney Spears, and Mariah Carey.

Along the way, Allen made fans of powerful people in the music industry, including esteemed Music Row critic, Robert K. Oermann, and the nationally syndicated radio show hosts, John Boy & Billy who have all sung his praises. Currently, Allen has a new single in the spotlight, See If I Care, which is climbing the national radio charts.

The soft-spoken Bristol, Tn., native is humble about all of his accomplishments. "I just love the music," states Allen. And he adds, "I am honored to be part of The Classic! Golf and Tennis Tournament event. It is very exciting!"

For more information about The Classic! and Home Safe please visit:

http://childrensplace-homesafe.org/

For more information about Charlie Allen, visit: http://www.riverrunrecords.com

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Amber Rhodes' "So Long Goodbye" --The Happiest Break-up Song

Amber Rhodes (Stray Dog Music), who released her debut single "So Long Goodbye" to country radio in September 2007 (CDX/Vol. 430) made the rounds last week in a series of writing appointments and special visits on Music Row to introduce her new music and new radio contest "for singles only."

Since the single has been unanimously dubbed as one of the "happiest break-up songs," Amber is inviting all single persons to participate in a special Valentine's Day Promotion For Singles-Only. The radio promotion celebrates the joys of being single on Valentine's Day. Callers will be encouraged to phone in with their their happiest break-up story--a break-up with a happy ending or a "glad to be single" story. The single with the best tale will contend for a grand prize pack that includes an iTunes gift card good for 25 song downloads, a 3-month unlimited movie rental package from Net Flix and an autographed Amber Rhodes CD sampler, including the single “So Long Goodbye.”

Some of the Music Row stations already on board to participate in the Valentine's Day promotion are WCJW - Warsaw, NY, KGFY - Stillwater, OK, WGLR - Platteville, WI, WKDP - Corbin, KY and WKSR - Pulaski, TN. For more information in regard to Amber Rhodes and the Valentine's Day promotion, visit www.amberrhodes.com.Amber performs at Dan McGuiness Pub this evening and at The Basement tomorrow night. Both venues are in Music City (Nashville), Tennessee.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and the #1 Band in Country Music History Alabama Make Critics' Smile

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and the #1 Band in Country Music History Alabama Make Critics' Smile (Nashville, TN) – Last November, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and the legendary country music group Alabama came together to release the band's final album. Alabama, the band with 42 #1 Hits brought their live album entitled, Alabama: The Last Stand exclusively to Cracker Barrel because it seemed like a perfect fit. "The folks that eat at Cracker Barrel are the same folks that have attended our shows and listened to our music since we started," says electric guitar and fiddle player, Jeff Cook. "We couldn't think of a better place to sale our last record!" Since releasing the album on November 13th, the guys and Cracker Barrel have received nothing but praise from reviewers. About.com says of the album, "You can hear some of Alabama's biggest hits performed live with an often unique delivery that won't be found on other albums." Of the album, Country Weekly's Chris Neal writes, "…they're [the band] goosed along throughout by the enthusiasm of an audience that's audibly savoring its last chance to hear this – and to express its adoration for the guys who sang them." Alabama's bass player Teddy Gentry believes lots of the album's success comes from the energetic live audiences that allowed them all to play their hearts out for this final project. "All of those people that you hear yelling and screaming at the top of their lungs on this album…they're the ones that got us pumped to the roof so that we could play like no one else!" said Teddy. The Nashville Muse's Doak Turner wrote, "There was nothing like seeing Alabama in concert – you knew you would get your money's worth with those awesome harmonies, the showmanship and excitement of the crowd. Those memories and smiles will come right back to you when listening to this great collection of our favorite Alabama songs on, The Last Stand." Sticks and Stones Magazine gave 4.5 out of 5 boots and said of the album, "Like timeless holiday songs you grew up with, you love it each time you hear it. With a captivating force that leaps off of the CD and grabs your attention, "The Last Stand" truly makes you feel like you're on the front row at the concert with Alabama." The band's front man Randy Owen remembers enjoying recording the album. In a recent interview with Challenge Magazine Randy said, "I remember seeing the lights on the crowd when we did 'Feels So Right.'" "We started the song with a piano and the crowd went wild when we got to the melody." Three years ago, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store began releasing exclusive music in their stores. Cracker Barrel has sold more than 3 million records with big name artists in the country music industry including Alison Krauss and Union Station, Josh Turner, Charlie Daniels, Merle Haggard and Lonestar. Alabama: The Last Stand is available exclusively in all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations.

MONTGOMERY GENTRY HELP RAISE OVER $100,000 FOR THE T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION IN ONE NIGHT!

MONTGOMERY GENTRY HELP RAISE OVER $100,000 FOR THE T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION IN ONE NIGHT!

(Nashville, TN)- Multi-platinum super duo, Montgomery Gentry along with several other artists helped raise $100,000 for the T.J. Martell Foundation last night during the 14^th Annual Country in the Rockies in Steamboat Springs, CO.

Musical performances assisted in a good deal of the money raised; Brad Arnold and Chris Henderson of 3 Doors Down raising $3,000 for a two-song acoustic performance, Darryl Worley brought in several thousand dollars for his vocal abilities, Lari White helped out bringing in over $500 for a one song performance and Bill McCorvey of the Pirates of the Mississippi filled the wish of the crowd by performing their legendary hit, "Feed Jake" bringing in even more cash.

Next up were generously donated auction items to benefit the foundation. Eddie Montgomery donated three of his trademark black hats which raised several thousand dollars, a Gibson guitar embossed with the Monday Night Football logo given from Hank Williams, Jr. raised $2100, and a fiddle provided by newly inducted Opry member, Charlie Daniels raised $2,000. Montgomery Gentry took it one step further donating three guitars embossed with their personal logo and in turn raised the total for the evening.

Artists were so moved by the great work of the T.J. Martell Foundation that several made personal contributions to assist in the research. Brad Arnold and Chris Henderson of multi-platinum band 3 Doors Down each contributed $1,000. Troy Gentry also contributed $5,000 personally.

Gary Chapman and Doug Johnson donated a personal songwriting experience to one lucky winner which raised several thousand dollars as well.

The T.J. Martell Foundation supports innovative research for leukemia, cancer and AIDS. In Nashville, the Foundation supports cancer research at the Frances Williams Preston Labs at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.

Professionally, Montgomery Gentry is riding high off the success of their latest album Some People Change. Their latest Top 5 single, "What Do Ya Think About That" is burning up the country airwaves.

For more information on Montgomery Gentry, please visit their website at http://www.montgomerygentry.com/. For more information on the T.J. Martell Foundation, please visit their website at http://www.tjmartellfoundation.org/.

TROY GENTRY GETS SHAVED FOR CHARITY

(Nashville, TN)- Music fans and industry insiders alike have noticed the beard Troy Gentry has been sporting during recent appearances. Tonight the beard disappeared. While headlining the 14^th Annual Country in the Rockies in Steamboat Springs, CO with partner Eddie Montgomery, Troy got shaved and raised $20,000 for the T.J. Martell Foundation.

"I enjoyed the beard through the winter, especially here in the snow, but I was willing to part with it for the right price to help the T.J. Martell Foundation." said Troy Gentry. "We raised $20,000 for a very worthwhile cause."

The T.J. Martell Foundation supports innovative research for leukemia, cancer and AIDS. In Nashville, the Foundation supports cancer research at the Frances Williams Preston Labs at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.

Professionally, the duo is also on a high with their latest hit single, "What Do Ya Think About That." They are hitting the road again to perform for their beloved fans throughout the county.

For more information on Montgomery Gentry, please visit their website at http://www.montgomerygentry.com/. For more information on the T.J. Martell Foundation, please visit their website at www.tjmartellfoundation.org.

Dailey & Vincent Top SIRIUS Bluegrass Chart with "By the Mark"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILEY & VINCENT TOP SIRIUS BLUEGRASS CHART WITH “BY THE MARK” #1 Song a Stand-Out Track on Duo’s Self-Titled Debut, In Stores on January 29 NASHVILLE, TENN. (January 25, 2008)—New powerhouse duo Dailey & Vincent has reached the top of this week’s Count Down Yonder Weekly Top 17 Songs of SIRIUS Bluegrass, just days before releasing their self-titled debut on Rounder Records. “By the Mark,” written by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings and recorded with only Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent’s vocals, guitar and mandolin, has been a stand-out track noted by reviewers and programmers, and a crowd-pleasing number during their live show. The duo chose “By the Mark” as the first song they sang during their Grand Ole Opry debut on December 29. “We are so thankful to have found this song, which is deeply meaningful to us and seems to strike a chord with everyone who hears it,” said Jamie Dailey. “Thanks to everyone who requested ‘By the Mark’ and supported Dailey & Vincent.” Dailey & Vincent, a 12-song set featuring a broad spectrum of traditional bluegrass, country and gospel sounds, unified by the duo’s breath-taking vocal strength and harmony as well as their virtuosic musicianship, will be released on January 29. Dailey and Vincent celebrated the release with an industry party at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum in Nashville earlier this week, where their five-song performance resulted in two standing ovations. They were guests of Eddie Stubbs on 650 AM WSM on Tuesday, January 22, and the coming week will find them doing interviews with Ned Luberecki of SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Kyle Cantrell of XM’s Bluegrass Junction, and David Higgs’ Bluegrass Breakdown on WPLN/Nashville. They will also perform on February 1 at Nashville’s famed Station Inn and on February 2 during SPBGMA’s 34th Annual Bluegrass Awards and 25th National Convention, held at the Music City Sheraton. Dailey & Vincent, which was also produced by the duo, has earned early praise: “ . . . powerful combination of effusive vocals and fiery instrumentals . . .” Steven Stone, Vintage Guitar “A brilliant 12-song tour de force, the CD heralds the two talented artists making high lonesome magic with flawless picking and seamless harmonies on a thoughtful collection of secular and sacred songs.” Jack Bernhardt, Raleigh News & Observer “Dailey & Vincent is as close to a perfect bluegrass CD as I think I’ve ever heard.” Brance Gillihan, The Bluegrass Blog For more information, including tour updates, please visit http://www.daileyvincent.com or http://www.rounder.com. ### Photo: Darrin Vincent and Jamie Dailey perform "By the Mark" during their CD release party. Photo credit: Aaron Crisler/The Judy Nelon Group for Dailey & Vincent, Inc.

GET READY…THE ROWDY FRYNDS TOUR IS BACK!

, GET READY…THE ROWDY FRYNDS TOUR IS BACK! (Nashville, TN)- Fans will have the opportunity to enjoy some of the best music imaginable when Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members, Lynyrd Skynyrd join country music icon, Hank Williams, Jr. for another round of their Rowdy Frynds Tour hitting cities nationwide beginning April 4th. Ranked as one of the Top Ten Concerts of 2007 based on shows played, the following of these two legendary acts is evident. In 20 dates nationwide the tour grossed over $10.5 million. "Our following of fans fit together perfectly," said Johnny Van Zant. "We can't wait to get back out there and have some fun!" "Last year was incredible, "said Hank, Jr. "How could we not get together for another round?!" Ranked as one of the best-selling bands of all time by the Recording Industry Association of America and recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Lynyrd Skynyrd is still going strong with almost 65 albums, 30 million albums sold to date, and over 80 performances annually. To date, the Southern anthem "Sweet Home Alabama" has passed the 1,000,000 mark in downloaded master ring tones, proving that Lynyrd Skynyrd is a major industry icon that appeals to all generations. Five-time Entertainer of the Year, Hank Williams, Jr. is a giant in country music. As the voice of Monday Night Football for 19 years he can ignite a crowd with his famous words, "Are you ready for some football?!!" He is also the first country performer to ever receive an Emmy and three more soon followed. He is the original country boy who has carved his own path in this industry, staying true to himself and proving that "A Country Boy Can Survive." Rowdy Frynds 2008 Tour Dates: April 4th Giant Center- Hershey, PA April 5th US Bank Arena- Cincinnati, OH April 11th Wolstein Center- Cleveland, OH April 12th Nationwide Arena- Columbus, OH April 18th Sears Centre- Chicago, IL April 19th The Palace- Detroit, MI April 25th Cajundome- Lafayette, LA April 26th CenturyTel Center- Shreveport, LA May 2nd The Arena at Gwinnett Center- Atlanta, GA May 3rd Mississippi Coast Coliseum- Biloxi, MS May 9th Coliseum Complex- Greensboro, NC May 10th Thompson-Boling Arena- Knoxville, TN May 16th John Paul Jones Arena- Charlottesville, VA May 17th Mellon Arena- Pittsburgh, PA May 30th Rupp Arena- Lexington, KY May 31st Bobcat Arena- Charlotte, NC June 6th Fed-Ex Forum- Memphis, TN June 7th Enterprise, AL- BamaJam June 13th Marion, SC- Marion County Country Music Festival June 14th Veterans Memorial Coliseum- Jacksonville, FL For more information on Lynyrd Skynyrd, please visit www.lynyrdskynyrd.com. For more information on Hank Williams, Jr. please visit www.hankjr.com.

E! TO BROADCAST "GARTH BROOKS: LIVE IN LA!"

January 21, 2008

E! TO BROADCAST "GARTH BROOKS: LIVE IN LA!"

LIVE IN CONCERT FROM STAPLES CENTER, FRIDAY, JAN. 25

Brooks' Concert is One of Five He'll Give Over a Two-Day Period, Which Sold Out in 59 Minutes, That Will Raise Money for F.I.R.E. (Fire Intervention Relief Effort) in California

E! will broadcast GARTH BROOKS: LIVE IN LA! from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Friday, Jan. 25 in Canada (9:00-10:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT). The event is the first of five unprecedented performances Brooks will play over two days – a feat believed to have never before been attempted by any artist.

As part of his first show on Friday night, Brooks will craft a one hour special for the Network, allowing viewers unique access to the kick-off of his extraordinary two-day, five-show extravaganza.

During the special, viewers will have the opportunity to learn about F.I.R.E. (Fire Intervention Relief Effort), a program created to help the recent fire victims and support the future of fire fighting in the state of California. All proceeds from the five concerts will be donated to the Relief Effort.

Brooks will perform two concerts on Friday and three on Saturday, Jan. 26, all at STAPLES Center. Selling 85,000 tickets in less than an hour, Brooks is the only artist in STAPLES Center history to sell out five concerts in one hour and play five concerts in two days.

Certified by the RIAA as the #1 selling solo artist in US history, Garth Brooks has sold in excess of 123 million albums. He is the only solo artist in RIAA history to have 6 albums top the 10 million mark. This year Brooks became the first artist to put out a simultaneous edition of his latest collection for a charitable cause. November 6, 2007 saw the launch of the pink edition of The Ultimate hits available only at the Susan G. Komen website. His body of work – including the groundbreaking No Fences, Ropin' The Wind, The Hits, and Double Live – propelled country music as a genre to the front pages of newspapers worldwide and the covers of magazines, to the point where Forbes declared on its cover, "Country Conquers Rock" and featured Brooks in a major music piece. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Garth Brooks is the top-selling solo artist of the 20th century.

Brooks has received every accolade the recording industry can bestow on an artist, including: 2 Grammys, 17 American Music Awards, 11 Country Music Association Awards, 18 Academy of Country Music Awards, 5 World Music Awards, 12 People's Choice Awards, and 36 Billboard Music Awards. He was named Artist of the '90s at the 1997 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, received the Artist Achievement Award at the 1997 Billboard Music Awards, and was named Artist of the Decade at the American Music Awards in 2000 and the Academy of Country Music Awards in 1999.

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Charlie Allen Performs at 'Relay For Life' Benefit in Nashville

For Immediate Release:

Charlie Allen Performs at 'Relay For Life' Benefit in Nashville

Nashville, TN (January 23, 2008) -- River Run/Spinville Records artist, Charlie Allen, performed at the CD release party for 'Songs of Hope, Stories of Courage,' to benefit the American Cancer Society's 'Relay for Life' at Dan McGuiness Pub in Nashville last night (1-22). Allen performed his latest single, "See If I Care," currently climbing the Music Row chart, and also on this week's R&R Country Indicator Most Added list.

Allen was one of many talented performers and songwriters who donated their time for the charitable event, including Dave Robbins (formerly of BlackHawk), Lisa Shaffer (Lyric Street Records), Minnie Murphy (Montage Music), Gary Talley ( the Boxtops), Tony Stampley, Dan Shafer, Due West, and cheerleaders from the Tennessee Titans.

For more information about 'Songs of Hope, Stories of Courage' please visit: http://www.songsforthecure.org/

For more information about Charlie Allen, visit River Run Records online: http://www.riverrunrecords.com/

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RONNIE MILSAP TO PERFORM ON NEW CROOK & CHASE TV SHOW AIRING ON RFD-TV

, RONNIE MILSAP TO PERFORM ON NEW CROOK & CHASE TV SHOW AIRING ON RFD-TV (Right to Left) Trace Adkins, Lorianne Crook, Ronnie Milsap, Charlie Chase, Lady Antebellum; Photo by Karen Will Rogers Nashville, TN – Ronnie Milsap, the man behind 40 #1 hits and numerous awards, will help Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase continue to celebrate their 25 years as a team and welcome them back to the television airwaves on Thursday, January 24th. "I am thrilled that Lorianne and Charlie are back!" says Ronnie Milsap. "They have been so good to all of us in country music. The fans and us artists have missed them." Joining Ronnie Milsap during one of his performances will be multi-platinum selling artist Trace Adkins. Tune In to see what the two plan to perform together!! The new Crook & Chase show launched last week with guests Garth Brooks, George Jones, and The Oak Ridge Boys. Crook & Chase airs on RFD-TV (check local listings for times and channels).

COUNTRY DUO ON PARALLEL TRACK

, COUNTRY DUO ON PARALLEL TRACK MONTGOMERY GENTRY SIGNS NEW MANAGEMENT DEAL WITH JP WILLIAMS & JOHN DENNIS FOR PARALLEL ENTERTAINMENT Nashville, TN – Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, the dynamic two-some that makeup the multi-platinum and award-winning duo Montgomery Gentry have officially announced their new management team – JP Williams and John Dennis for Parallel Entertainment. "Los Angeles can get ready for these hillbilly boots," says Troy Gentry. "Eddie and I not only perform in tandem, now we are moving in parallel." "Troy and I are very happy with the decision we made, we look forward to getting our music to the fans," adds Eddie Montgomery. Founded in 1991 by CEO J.P. Williams, Parallel Entertainment is a Los Angeles-based talent management and production company with new offices opening in Nashville, TN. Parallel develops, finances and produces a wide range of entertainment projects, including feature films; DVD premiere features; comedy albums; and television series and specials for network and cable. The filmed entertainment productions include several one hour specials for Comedy Central and HBO; "The Bill Engvall Show" on TBS, and several motion pictures, including "Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie,"; "Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again," and "Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector," for theatrical release.

Sammy Sadler's "Trying To Get The Girl" - New single drops at radio today!

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Sammy Sadler’s “Trying To Get The Girl” – New Single On Radio Programmers’ Desks Today

“It’s an easy-going, easy-grooving, slightly-bluesy and light hearted ditty that goes down smooth. Pleasant and catchy.” – Robert K. Oermann / Music Row

(January 21, 2008) – Sammy Sadler’s newest single, “Trying To Get The Girl,” hits radio programmers’ desks across the country today. The catchy up tempo opens with the signature harmonica trills of T.J. Clay, and features Sadler’s distinctive tenor, an up-front rhythm track and a slam-dunk sing-along chorus that you’ll be humming all day. “It’s just a really fun song,” says Sadler. “It’s so catchy melodically – and it’s a more light-hearted lyric for me. I love it.”

“OH THE LENGTHS WE GO TO
THE HOOPS WE JUMP THROUGH
AIN'T A SINGLE THING IN THE WORLD
A BOY WON'T DO
TRYING TO GET THE GIRL” Tribble/Follese/ Kirby

Radio should love the groove-oriented single, which is from Sammy’s upcoming S Records’ CD, HEART SHAPED LIKE TEXAS. Penned by Nashville hit men Kim Tribble (“On A Mission”), Keith Follese (“The Way You Love Me”) and Wade Kirby (“Baby You Belong”), “Trying To Get The Girl” is a natural follow up to Sadler’s 2007 hit, “Heart Shaped Like Texas.”

Sammy’s already touring in support of his upcoming CD, and most recently he’s shared the stage with country stars Doug Stone, T. Graham Brown and Jo-El Sonnier.

Preview the single online directly from Sammy’s websites: www.MySpace.com/sammysadler or www.sammysadler.com.

Photo Credit: Melissa Webb

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Win tickets to Sara's CMT Crossroads taping with Maroon 5!

Win tickets to Sara's CMT Crossroads with Maroon 5! Sara is teaming up with Maroon 5 for an episode of CMT Crossroads and we are running a contest for you to win a pair of tickets to this once in a lifetime event. The contest is open to all Sara Evans Fan Club Members so if you're a member LOGIN NOW and submit your entry. Not a member yet? Now's the perfect time to JOIN and be included in the contest. Read the full contest details and enter HERE. "Some Things Never Change" is Sara's new single! Sara has just released the latest single from her Greatest Hits CD. "Some Things Never Change" has been sent to your radio station which means that you can start requesting it right now! You can also listen to and add the song to your profile by going to Sara's MySpace page. Be the first to know the latest Sara news and tour dates We are excited to announce RSS feeds for Sara's website to keep you in the know about all things Sara. We've just launched feeds for Sara's news, tour dates, and online blog entries. Visit the RSS page on Sara's site to subscribe and have the latest news sent straight to you! Now you'll always be the first one to know the latest Sara scoop before all of your friends! Join the Sara scavenger hunt for a chance to win! The Sara Evans Fan Club is having a scavenger hunt! You're invited to play along and see if you can come up with all of the answers. We've got some great autographed Sara items as prizes for the selected winners who get all of the answers right. Can you win the game? Login or Join now to play along!

Nine-year-old releases "Love In My Pocket"

		Media Release January 16, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
	Nine-year-old releases music single, "Love In My Pocket" > Fourth-grader Katie Chance co-wrote and recorded the song > Proceeds will benefit the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Autism Research Program (TRIAD)
	(Nashville, Tenn.) Katie Chance, a nine-year-old fourth-grader who lives in the Middle Tennessee area, has released her debut single to radio, "Love In My Pocket," a song she co-wrote with her father. For Chance, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of two, the song is both her personal heartwarming expression and an opportunity to thank the medical team at Nashville's Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Autism Research Program (TRIAD), who directed the young girl's speech pathology and therapy treatment program for more than thirty months. Proceeds from the purchase of the song, which is available through Chance's website, LoveInMyPocket.com, iTunes and numerous other digital outlets, will benefit Vanderbilt's Kennedy Center. Radio stations across the country will be encouraged to support the promotion through airplay and website banners with links to download the song and contribute to the Kennedy Center. Through the Vanderbilt facility's direction for early intervention, Chance made remarkable improvements and is now a very accomplished student and young recording artist. Her credits already include a duet with award-winning Sawyer Brown front man Mark Miller and songs in several motion pictures, including the "King Red" film project for children. Despite her early musical successes, when asked what she would like to be when she grows up, Chance is quick to say, "A speech pathologist, of course!" LoveInMyPocket.com MySpace.com/KatieChanceMusic © 2008 GrassRoots Promotion

The “New Queen of Bluegrass” has a “Good Thing Going” with new album debuting at #1

, The "New Queen of Bluegrass" has a "Good Thing Going" with new album debuting at #1 Nashville, TN - The IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) and SPBGMA (Society for Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America) have their hands full with Ms. Bluegrass herself, Rhonda Vincent. Here we are thirty four years since Vincent received her first award from the SPBGMA for Best Single Recording for "Muleskinner Blues", and not only is Vincent still kicking, but she's on top of the world with her 2008 album, "Good Thing Going" debuting at number one on Billboard's Bluegrass charts. "I am thrilled!" said Rhonda Vincent. "It is particularly gratifying since I co-wrote five songs on this album. That makes it even more special to me." Rhonda Vincent may have received multiple awards for her ability to wow people with anything with strings, but nothing may have been as rewarding as her accomplishment of "Good Thing Going," which very well may be her most challenging and personal album yet. Vincent is known for her sweet sounding vocals, fiery mandolin picking, and her massive touring schedules. Rhonda will be kicking off her "Good Thing Going" tour on January 18th. For the complete touring schedule, go to www.rhondavincent.com or www.rounder.com.

WEDDING BELLS RING FOR ERIC CHURCH

WEDDING BELLS RING FOR ERIC CHURCH

Capitol Records Nashville artist married music publisher Katherine Blasingame

in a private ceremony last week in the mountains of North Carolina

NASHVILLE, TN – January 15, 2008 – Capitol Records Nashville recording artist Eric Church married music publisher Katherine Blasingame on Tuesday, January 8 in a private ceremony, attended by immediate family, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the artist's home state of North Carolina.

The wedding took place at the internationally acclaimed Westglow Spa & Resort in Blowing Rock, NC. "Katherine and I stayed there last year, and we just fell in love with the place," said Church. "We decided that it would be the ideal spot to get married, up in the North Carolina Mountains, with just family around us. I can't imagine a more perfect spot."

The bride's gown was designed by Melissa Sweet, and the groom wore a black Dolce & Gabbana suit. The newly married couple now sport one-of-a-kind rings designed by famed jewelry designer Margaret Ellis ("Sex In the City," "The Devil Wears Prada").

Church surprised Katherine with a new song, written especially for her, that he performed during the ceremony for the bride and assembled guests. "My brother snuck my guitar in for me, so I think I surprised her!" grinned Church.

The entire wedding party stayed at Westglow for most of the week, taking full advantage of the relaxing spa treatments and activities available at the resort.

But no additional post-wedding rest for Church . . . the artist is back in the studio recording music for his next album, the follow-up to his critically acclaimed debut album SINNERS LIKE ME ("Guys Like Me," "How 'Bout You"), expected in the summer of 2008. Fans should expect the first single from the album to hit radio in March.

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THE BART CROW BAND GEARS UP FOR THEIR BRAND NEW SOPHMORE RELEASE!

THE BART CROW BAND READIES FOR THE FLIGHT OF THEIR BRAND NEW SOPHMORE RELEASE! SMITH MUSIC GROUP JOINS THE NEST WITH THE FIRST SINGLE LAUNCH ON FEBRUARY 4TH! For Immediate Release: Contact: Brandy Reed (615) 673-0150 NASHVILLE-January 12-2008-“Since New Year’s I have been doing nothing but talking to radio programmers about 2008, and they are very excited about DESPERATE HEARTS. There is as much anticipation about this new record as anything on the horizon. I have the same feeling about the Bart Crow Band as I did right before the Randy Rogers Band and Stoney LaRue broke. The stage is set for a huge success.” Bob Mitchell is Vice President of Promotions at Smith Music Group, a company that for over a decade has helped usher in the new age of independent artists and has provided a clear cut avenue for these artists to take their music to the world. On March 4th The BART CROW BAND touches down with their much anticipated sophomore effort DESPERATE HEARTS on Smith Entertainment Records. The first single “Understand” will fly into the open arms of radio on February 4th! FINALLY, the band’s debut record release in 2005, made a profound impression on the industry generating a firm expectation that the Bart Crow Band is destined to be one of the greats in Texas music. Selling thousands of copies and taking rank as the best selling record on LonestarMusic.com for 5 straight months, FINALLY laid a long steady road towards stardom and it was “Wear My Ring” that put BCB on the map. The single rested in the Texas Music Chart’s Top 15 for over 20 straight weeks and is still known today in current rotation as “the song that just won’t go away.” The second single “Driftin’ In The Wind” ended up in the top 10 of the most played songs on Texas Music Radio in 2007. The song became such a fan favorite that the band decided to offer a new rearranged version of the song on their brand new record release. The title DESPERATE HEARTS gives the impression of a ballad soaked anthology, but do not be fooled. This record gets down right country with songs like “Back Down,” a pile driver of a tune that pushes hard against the green-eyed monster, and “Once A Day,” an old school country regimen of daily heartbreak complete with pace the room rhythm and weary fiddle cries. The first single “Understand” is a drive down that famous Texas music highway with country plains on one side and rocky terrain on the other. Around the bend is a host of upward climbs with tunes like “Change” that pounds your head against a wall when the world around you becomes alien and your “sick and tired” has reached its limit. “Sweet Imitations” is Crow’s version of the “cheaters blues” that enters with a slow and silky confession and moves steadily into breaks of angsty repent. Coming full circle the title track is a rock song in country clothing, hot on the trail of loneliness mistaken for love. “Sometimes it’s hard to tell when you’re being lied to, but you always know the truth when you hear it. Bart is genuine and passionate in his approach to music which he trumpets from his pedestal of albums and live music.” -Jason Boland/Jason Boland and The stragglers "The Bart Crow Band is great! Bottom line. He continues to impress me with one great song after another. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone who works as hard at pleasing his fans not only through recorded music, but also on stage and definitely in person!" -Justin Frazell/KPLX “The Wolf” Dallas “The Bart Crow Band is what this scene has been needing for quite some time. A fan favorite with rockin' tunes. I am Looking forward to a long, successful career from these guys.” -Shayne Hollinger/PD Mandatory FM Stephenville DESPERATE HEARTS will be available on March 4th at national retailers everywhere and online at your favorite web and download sites. For tour date information, photos and the BCB diary updates check out http://www.bartcrowband.com/. Also, Check out BCB on YouTube… and make sure to catch they guy in the front row pantomiming the lyrics to “Wear My Ring.” Priceless.

Music, History, and the Open Road

Kentucky--The Kentucky Music Trail, in eastern Kentucky, highlights the state's broad musical heritage and includes the new Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Renfro Valley, historic homes, the Appalachian Artisan Center, the Jenny Wiley State Resort Park and more. From mid-June through mid-August a series of concerts featuring Kentucky natives John Michael Montgomery, Loretta Lynn, Ricky Skaggs and Montgomery Gentry among others are presented at the Mountain Arts Center and the Paramount Arts Center. Visitors can experience all of this by automobile while driving on the Country Music Highway with a guided driving program offered by Kentucky Historical Society's store 1792. Ricky Skaggs will point out the places of interest and the people that live and work in the areas visited will fill in the details for guests. The guided driving tour package includes three CDs, a book with maps, history and photos along with telephone numbers, web sites and a calendar of events. A fourth bonus CD is a sampler of music by artists with ties to the region including Dwight Yoakum, Ricky Skaggs, Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, the Stanley Brothers and The Judds. Tour Guide: $24.99. www.kentuckytourism.com.

Doug Stone to Lend Support to Jack Hanna Celebrity Gala

Doug Stone to Lend Support to Jack Hanna Celebrity Gala

(NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE â€" January 14, 2008) TNT/Progression Music Group recording artist, Doug Stone will appear at Jack Hanna's gala fundraiser benefitting the Georgia Rehabilitation of Wildlife (GROW) Hospital and Clinical Research Center in Atlanta, Georgia on January 18th. The hospital and research center will be the state's first specialized veterinary facility for wildlife that is sick, injured or orphaned as a result of human activity.Â

"I am happy to support this cause, particularly because it is my home state of Georgia," stated Stone.Â

Stone has donated an autographed guitar for the event's silent auction. Other country acts scheduled to appear include Mark Wills, Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black.Â

Doug Stone has landed 15 singles in the Top 10, 4 of them going all the way to #1. Signature including "In a Different Light" and "Better Off in a Pine Box" have propelled Stone to 5 Gold and 2 Platinum albums. Stone released his 11th album, My Turn in September 2007. The album features his recent single, "Nice Problem" and the upcoming "She Always Gets What She Wants."

For tickets to the Jack Hanna Celebrity Gala, visit www.thegrowcenter.org

Eddie P. Briley to Preview Debut CD with Wildhorse Saloon Event

For Immediate Release:

EDDIE P. BRILEY TO PREVIEW NEW CD BRILEY-FIED AT WORLD FAMOUS WILDHORSE SALOON

SINGER/SONGWRITER TO HOST CONCERT EXTRAVAGANZA TO INTRODUCE CD - SLATED FOR NATIONAL RELEASE IN MARCH

NASHVILLE, TN (January 14, 2008) -- Eddie P. Briley will preview his forthcoming CD, Briley-fied, at the world-famous Wildhorse Saloon, 120 2^nd Ave. North, in Nashville, TN, at 9:00 p.m.on January 19. Briley-fied, slated for March 11 release on Signature/Aspirion/Quarterback Records, is the debut CD for the Florida-based singer songwriter.

Briley promises the Wildhorse event will be a “concert extravaganza,” which he has dubbed, SEE IT, HEAR IT, BELIEVE IT! The special show will feature a powerful concert performance by Briley and his band, and will showcase a wide selection of songs from Briley-fied, including his debut single, the powerful “Daddy’s Girl,” (CDX Vol. 438), going for adds at Country radio on Feb. 11.

According to Signature Records President, Kevin Haymes, “This will be a memorable concert - and entertainment experience. While there will be many surprises that we can’t mention, you can count on an unforgettable VIP section, and special “Briley-fied” merchandise, CDs, posters, and hats for those lucky fans who arrive early! Our Signature Records Nashville production team - headed by Shawn Conley - has many exciting visuals planned for the show, and we will also be filming the event for potential use in future Eddie Briley music videos.”

Briley is set to emerge on the country music scene with a refreshing fusion of country and pop-edged rock. Filled with high-energy rockers and emotional ballads, Briley-fied is certain to win new legions of fans for this handsome Florida native.

Tickets for the Wildhorse show are $7.00, and will be available at the door on the night of the show.

For more information about Eddie P. Briley, please visit: http://www.eddiepbriley.com

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Taylor Swift Donates Pickup Truck & More Celebrities Sign On in Support of Sound & Speed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAYLOR SWIFT DONATES PINK PICKUP TRUCK TO VICTORY JUNCTION GANG CAMP IN SUPPORT OF THIS WEEK'S SPRINT SOUND & SPEED PRESENTED BY SUNTRUST Country Stars Ray Stevens, Jamey Johnson, Duane Allen and Julie Roberts Join Artist Lineup Along with Racing's Ray Evernham, Reed Sorenson, Aric Almirola, Michael Valiante and Brad Coleman Nashville, Tenn.--January 8, 2008--Taylor Swift, part of a growing illustrious lineup of country music artists, NASCAR drivers and celebrities taking part in this weekend's third-annual Sprint Sound & Speed Presented by SunTrust at Nashville's Sommet Center, will make a special presentation to the Victory Junction Gang Camp during her performance at the Saturday-evening concert event - a bubble-gum pink pickup truck she received for her 18th birthday. The Chevrolet pickup, which she received on her birthday December 13 from her record label, Big Machine Records, was on display at Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum from December 28 through January 3, will move to the Sommet Center alongside NASCAR show cars and sponsor displays during Saturday's Backstage Garage Pass Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, when country artists and NASCAR celebrities, including Swift, Josh Turner, Craig Morgan, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Richard Petty and Darrell Waltrip, will sign autographs and take part in Q&A and storytelling sessions. Later that evening, at 8 p.m., fans can enjoy a country concert featuring Grammy-winning and multi-platinum-selling recording artist Alan Jackson and special guest Swift, with Jason Michael Carroll and a performance by The Wrights. Proceeds from Sprint Sound & Speed Presented by SunTrust benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp and the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. The event, which has attracted more than 25,000 country music and racing fans in its first two years of existence, has raised more than $500,000 for the two charities. Tickets are available through TicketMaster (http://e2ma.net/go/883785967/768264/27655350/goto:http://www.ticketmaster.com/) or the Sprint Sound & Speed Presented by SunTrust website (http://e2ma.net/go/883785967/768264/27655349/goto:http://www.soundandspeed.org/) at $20 for The Backstage Garage Pass Festival and $39.50 for The Country Concert. Combination tickets, good for both the festival and the concert priced at $54.50, are no longer available. "My label was so awesome to give me this amazing truck for my birthday! The moment I saw it, in all its pink glory, I knew that the kids at the Victory Junction Gang Camp would love it," said Swift, the recent CMA Horizon Award winner who burst into country music at the age of 16 with her smash hit single, "Tim McGraw." "This year, I've been lucky enough to have everything I've ever dreamed about happen! I'm a strong believer in Winston Churchill's philosophy that we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Swift's current single, "Our Song," is currently in its fifth week in the #1 position atop the country charts, distinguishing her as the youngest person to single-handedly write and sing a number-one country single entirely on her own. Swift is also the first female solo artist in country music history to write or co-write every song on a double platinum-selling debut CD. Swift is nominated for a 2008 Grammy Award in the prestigious multi-genre Best New Artist category and her self-titled debut album produced three straight top-10 singles and remained at the top of the Billboard Country Album Chart for eight weeks. In 2007 she was named Country Music's Hottest Female Artist by AOL Music and Best New Artist of the Year by iTunes, she won the CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Video and she tied with Alan Jackson for the Songwriter/Artist of the Year Award from her songwriting peers at t he Nashville Songwriters Association International. "Taylor Swift is a bright star on the rise," said NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Petty, who with his wife, Pattie, founded Victory Junction Gang Camp in memory of their late son, Adam. "Not only is she a talented musician, but she also believes strongly in helping others. Taylor was one of the first supporters of this year's event and we are fortunate. She is really generous with her time. Pattie and I were completely surprised by her donation of her bright pink truck. It will be a popular piece at the camp. The kids are really going to love it. This year's Sprint Sound and Speed presented by SunTrust is going to be the best, yet, thanks to the contributions from personalities like Taylor." "What a fabulous gift for the kids at Victory Junction! They will be thrilled to ride in the truck and become a Star for the day," said Pattie Petty, CEO/Chairman of the Board for Victory Junction Gang Camp. "Taylor is so generous and we all greatly appreciate her kindness and support." The latest additions to the country music artist lineup for the 2008 Sprint Sound & Speed Presented by SunTrust are Ray Stevens (Multi-Grammy Award winner and Comedian of the Year for 9 Consecutive Years), Jamey Johnson (CMA Award-Winning Songwriter who took home 2007 honors for "Song of the Year" for "Give it Away," which is also nominated for a Grammy® in the category of "Country Song of the Year," to be announced February 2008 ), Julie Roberts (2006 ACM Top New Female Vocalist nominee and gold recording artist) and Duane Allen (lead singer for award-winning Oak Ridge Boys since 1966, who has recorded 17 Billboard Number One songs and sold more than 30 million albums). NASCAR team owner Ray Evernham (Gillett-Evernham Motorsports), NASCAR drivers Reed Sorenson (No. 41 Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Dodge), Aric Almirola (No. 8 Dale Earnhardt, Inc., Chevrolet) and Brad Coleman (No. 27 Baker-Curb Racing Ford in the NASCAR Nationwide Series) and Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series driver, Michael Valiante (No. 10 SunTrust Pontiac of Wayne Taylor Racing), have also joined the lineup of team owners and race car drivers. Previously announced country music artists participating in the Backstage Garage Pass Festival include Taylor Swift, Jason Michael Carroll, Josh Turner, Marty Roe and Jimmy Olander of Diamond Rio, Danielle Peck, Bucky Covington, Richie McDonald (former lead singer of Lonestar), Craig Morgan, Josh Gracin, Bryan White and Adam and Shannon Wright (The Wrights). Previously announced racing celebrities include Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Richard Petty, Kyle Petty, Darrell Waltrip, Michael Waltrip, Jamie McMurray, Ryan Newman, Wayne Taylor, Max Angele lli, Dave Blaney, David Stremme, Richard Childress, Clint Bowyer, Scott Wimmer and Juan Pablo Montoya. For more information about the 2008 Sprint Sound & Speed Presented by SunTrust, fans are welcome to visit http://e2ma.net/go/883785967/768264/27655348/goto:http://www.soundandspeed.org/. # # #

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Rhonda Vincent spends January on Album Launch and Promotional Trail!!

, Rhonda Vincent spends January on Album Launch and Promotional Trail!! "This seven-time winner of the International Bluegrass Music Association's top female vocalist award certainly does have a good thing going…" – Brian Mansfield USA Today Appearances set for Fox & Friends, Crook & Chase, WGN Superstation, and Grand Ole Opry Live Nashville, TN – O Brother! At a time when the genre grass was never greener, a blonde haired beauty is the runaway thoroughbred of bluegrass music. Rhonda Vincent's much anticipated new project on Rounder Records, Good Thing Going, leaves little doubt why she has outpaced the competition - easily sweeping seven consecutive years as "Female Vocalist of the Year," and rising to "Entertainer of the Year," with the highly respected IBMA - International Bluegrass Music Association. Good Thing Going moves Rhonda light years forward. Built on a bedrock of deeply rooted traditional bluegrass soil, the twelve tracks showcase the modern edgy vibe that has made Rhonda Vincent hands down the best thing to happen to bluegrass since the invention of stringed instruments. Her audience scans from diehard old time traditionalists to kids with lip rings, discovering bluegrass as the new, cool sound of music. Like her music, a large part of her chart-topping draw is Vincent's personal magnetism. Onstage, resplendent with energy and flash both on mandolin and vocals, she's a tireless road warrior, playing an average of more than 200 concerts a year to an ever-growing base of sold-out venues. Good Thing Going was Rhonda's creative musical vision. She calls it her most 'challenging' project to date challenging from the standpoint of squeezing studio time in the midst of her highest career wave to date and in between finding time to create new music for the album. A thoroughbred talent - a winning project. O Sister! What's not to love? Catch Rhonda Vincent on the following TV programs: January 8 – ABC News' Newsone "New Music Tuesday" January 8 – CNN Entertainment's "In Stores This Week" January 12 – Grand Ole Opry Live on Great American Country (GAC) January 15 – WGN Superstation News at Noon January 20 – Fox & Friends on Fox News Channel January 21 – Happy Hour on Fox Business Channel January 21 – Taping Night Talk on Bloomberg TV Network February 7 – Crook & Chase on RFD Network

Ronnie Milsap Announces 1st Half of “The #1 Hits Tour”

, Ronnie Milsap Announces 1st Half of "The #1 Hits Tour" Nashville, TN – Ronnie Milsap, has become the pre-eminent country soul singer of his time, using his emotionally expressive voice and remarkable musical talent to become the most consistent and enduring artist of the '70s, '80s, and early '90s. A humble man with a winning smile, he has always let his knack for finding good songs and for entertaining crowds speak for him. Today, his track record speaks loud and clear: 40 #1 hits, six Grammy awards, eight Country Music Association awards, and the Academy of Country Music Pioneer award recipient mark him as one of the best-loved, and most important artists in country music history. Music lovers can catch Milsap performing in 2008 on "The #1 Hits Tour" as it crosses across the United States and hits a few spots in Canada. "I live to perform, I love the stage, and I love the crowds," says Milsap. "The applause and crowd give me that drive to keep making music and sharing it with the fans. As long as the fans keep coming, I will keep performing." The current tour schedule follows: (please check www.ronniemilsap.com for updated schedule) More dates to be added! 01/12 - Louisville, KY - Louisville Palace Theatre 01/26 - Pueblo of Acoma, NM - Sky City Casino Hotel 01/27 - Maricopa, AZ - Harrah's Ak-Chin Oasis Lounge 02/01 - Lebanon, NH - Lebanon Opera House 02/03 - San Antonio, TX - San Antonio Livestock Exposition 02/08 - Bartlett, TN - Bartlett Performing Arts Center 02/13 - Hankison, ND - Dakota Magic Casino 02/14 - Hankison, ND - Dakota Magic Casino 02/29 - Bat of St. Louis, MS - Hollywood Casino 03/01 - Bay of St. Louis, MS - Hollywood Casino 03/08 - Owensboro, KY - Executive Inn Expo 03/14 - Montgomery, AL - Centre For The Performing Arts 03/15 - Panama City, FL - Marina Civic Center 03/21 - Niagra Falls, ON CANADA - Fallsview Casino Resort 03/22 - Niagra Falls, ON CANADA - Fallsview Casino Resort 04/12 - Yukon, OK - Yukon Fine Arts Auditorium 05/09 - Holland, MI - Holland Tulip Time Festival 06/20 - Wendover, NV - Peppermill Casino 06/24 - Froamt. CA - Table Mountain Rancheria 06/25 - Plesanton, CA - Alameda Cnty Fairgrounds 06/28 - Sterling, CO - Logan County Stadium 07/26 - Janesville, WI - Rock Country 4H 07/28 - Gillette, WY - Campbell County Fair 08/02 - Robinsonville, MS - Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall 08/16 - Aberdeen, SD - Brown County Fair 08/31 - Thief River Falls, MN - Kick'n Up Kountry Music Festival 09/14 - Albuquerque, NM - New Mexico State Fair 10/25 - Tuscon, AZ - Desert View Performing Arts Theater Ronnie Milsap is booked exclusively by Buddy Lee Attractions.

JANIE FRICKE JOINS TOP NOTCH TALENT FOR BOOKING REPRESENTATION!

, JANIE FRICKE JOINS TOP NOTCH TALENT FOR BOOKING REPRESENTATION! Nashville, TN – Janie Fricke, 3-time Female Vocalist of the Year, has joined the roster at Top Notch Talent for exclusive booking representation. Top Notch Talent is also the exclusive booking agency for country legend George Jones. "I am so happy to be working with Reggie Mac again," says Janie. "Reggie and I have worked together on many occasions in the past and it is great to be back with him at his talent agency." Fricke is known for her string of 18 #1 hits including "He's A Heartache," "Tell Me A Lie," "It Ain't Easy Being Easy," and "Do Me With Love," as well as taking home Female Vocalist of the Year honors from both the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association. Fricke has also had the privilege to perform for dignitaries including President Jimmy Carter, President Gerald Ford, President Ronald Reagan, President George H.W. Bush, and President George W. Bush.

LITTLE DOG RECORDS ARTISTS MAKE THE SCENE ON MULTIPLE YEAR-END "BEST OF" LISTS

For Immediate Release

LITTLE DOG RECORDS ARTISTS MAKE THE SCENE
ON MULTIPLE YEAR-END "BEST OF" LISTS

-- Adam Hood and Moot Davis Are Recognized by Respected Music Writers --

Independent label Little Dog Records made some noise in 2007 with the release of two highly- acclaimed albums, DIFFERENT GROOVE by Adam Hood and ALREADY MOVED ON by Moot Davis. At year's end, both artists were recognized for their talents on a number of "Best Of" lists by top music writers.

Both Moot and Adam were included in the list compiled by Ken Barnes of "USA Today."

Moot was also included on "Best Of" lists by Mario Tarradell of the "Dallas Morning News," and John Goodspeed of the "San Antonio Express-News." Additionally, Moot was included in the "Best Of" year-end list of cutting- edge online site, TakeCountryBack.com.

In addition to "USA Today," Adam Hood was featured in the Top Ten list of the popular Texas music website, Gruene With Envy.

"We are extremely proud of our artists," said producer/label owner Pete Anderson. "We released two albums last year and both were met with critical reviews and tremendous acceptance. As an independent label, this is very important in getting the word out on our artists and I want to thank all of the writers who continue to step out and support us."

ALREADY MOVED ON picks up where Moot's debut album left off, embodying timeless songwriting, a definite "attitude," and a certain edge that lets the listener know this is no throwback to an earlier time. It's music that reflects the past while setting the bar for the future. Mr. Tarradell, who was one of the first writers to recognize Moot's unique talents after the release of his first, self-titled album, crowned him the "modern-day King of the Honky-Tonks." Mr. Barnes of "USA Today" has noted that, "Sharing a producer with early Dwight Yoakam, Davis benefits from that tough, Bakersfield-derived sound and it's an impressive album."

Adam Hood is coming off an incredibly successful year. DIFFERENT GROOVE was released to tremendous acclaim. Noted guitar journalist Andy Ellis wrote, "Adam Hood's 'Different Groove' is a compelling mix of tightly crafted songs, country-tinged roadhouse rock, and big, ringing guitars. His lyrics tell the story of a young man exploring life, love, and music on the road, and what happens to his innocence in the smoky bars he plays along the way." TakeCountryBack.com simply exclaimed that the album is "A MUST add to your collection!'" Adam scored a hit single on the Texas Music Chart with "22 Days Too Long" and the corresponding video continues to enjoy national airplay on GAC-TV. He was also featured at the prestigious Austin City Limits Festival and was seen as part of a retail campaign by hip Red Dirt Music-inspired clothing line Southern Thread. Additionally, Adam appeared in an episode of "We're An American Band" on the Documentary Channel.

Adam also picked up some high-profile fans along the way including country star Miranda Lambert who said, "As a singer/songwriter I am constantly looking for new music that inspires me. I have found someone that does just that. His name is Adam Hood. His music is as raw and real as his Alabama accent. He is what country music should be. I saw him while vacationing in Gruene, Texas with just him and his guitar. He captivated me. He has so much soul, great delivery and the looks to match. He should and will be around for a long time."

ALREADY MOVED ON and DIFFERENT GROOVE were produced by Grammy Award-winning producer/guitarist Pete Anderson (Dwight Yoakam, Roy Orbison, k.d.lang, Buck Owens, Flaco Jimenez, Sara Evans, Jim Lauderdale).

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TuneRanger Synchs iTunes for Multiple Comp

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SMITH MICRO SOFTWARE'S CONSUMER GROUP LAUNCHES TUNERANGER FOR MULTI-COMPUTER MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Automatically Synchronize and Streamline Music, Videos, Podcasts and Playlists

ALISO VIEJO, CA - January 2, 2008 - Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI) Consumer Group today announced the latest edition to their expanding portfolio with the launch of TuneRanger for Macs and PCs. TuneRanger works with iTunes to aid those with multiple computers or iPods in managing and maintaining their growing media libraries by filling holes, purging duplicate files, propagating new additions to licensed devices, and finding lost songs.

TuneRanger offers direct support for iTunes on both Macs and PCs, as well as iPods, and enables the synchronization of libraries over multiple machines and across many platforms. TuneRanger's powerful options and easy-to-use tools dramatically streamline the process of updating mu ltiple devices and locating and adding media files, while using smart logic to filter duplicates and unlicensed music.

"Chances are you keep your iTunes music and video collection on more than one computer, so you already know how hard it is to keep them all up-to-date," said David Polzine, Director of Utility and Productivity Solutions for Smith Micro Software's Consumer Group, "Add a family to the mix and the task is virtually impossible to control, but with TuneRanger, you can manage all your iTunes-running computers on any network and synchronize music, videos and playlists with the click of a button. Album covers, lyrics and all other changes are updated seamlessly, while misplaced songs are located, un-owned copies purged and duplicates removed - always keeping only the best quality copy."

Over time, it's not unusual for iTunes and iPod libraries to accumulate duplicate songs and faulty links. TuneRanger fixes these issues and optimizes even the largest iTunes libraries automatically with its powerful optimization tools, including an automated duplicate manager, an orphan file remover, tools to remove unlicensed songs, adding or removing disconnected files and a utility to copy album art from the iTunes database to the actual music files, making the
album art portable and accessible to other music managers and players. The software also works across platforms, letting iTunes on Windows communicate and synchronize with iTunes on Mac, or vice-versa.

Pricing, Availability and Requirements

The MSRP for TuneRanger is $29.99. The application is available at the Smith Micro web store at http://mysmithmicro.com/tuneranger or at popular retailers, catalogs and distribution partners worldwide.

System Requirements

Mac OS 10.4 or higher with iTunes and/or Windows XP or Vista with iTunes.
TuneRanger includes a license to install it on up to four computers running any combination of supported Macs and PCs. While TuneRanger is compatible with any iPod, the ability to change files directly on an iPod requires the iPod to support the "disk use" option in iTunes."

To learn more about TuneRanger and our complete line of software, visit:
http://mysmithmicro.com or http://mysmithmicro.com/tuneranger.

Smith Micro Software, Inc. does not condone illegal copying or use of any copyrighted material.

Rhonda Vincent to Release 'Good Thing Going' on January 8th

, Rhonda Vincent, 7-time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year Winner, to Release Seventh Rounder Album 'Good Thing Going' on January 8th New album features duets with Keith Urban and Russell Moore "…the thrillingly bold singer and mandolinist…" New York Times Burlington, MA – Rhonda Vincent – the fiery vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter dubbed "the new queen of bluegrass" by the Wall Street Journal – is set to release her new album Good Thing Going on January 8, 2008. In addition to receiving an unprecedented seven consecutive "Female Vocalist of the Year" awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), being named IBMA's 2001 "Entertainer of the Year," and being the co-author of the 2004 IBMA "Song of the Year," Vincent was nominated for a 2005 Grammy® award for "Best Bluegrass Album" for Ragin' Live. Good Thing Going follows up her two 2006 Rounder releases, All American Bluegrass Girl and her first holiday album, Beautiful Star: A Christmas Collection. Since her first Rounder release, 2000's Back Home Again, Vincent has met with increasing acclaim for her dynamic, infectious take on bluegrass. Her gift for balancing classic bluegrass sounds with subtle contemporary touches is featured throughout Good Thing Going. Gleaming with hope, resilience, and gratitude, Vincent presents a set of songs that range from timelessly straight-ahead bluegrass to effervescent swing and heartfelt ballads. Joining her on the album are the members of her stellar road band the Rage on several cuts, and some very special guests including Jesse McReynolds (Jim & Jesse), Russell Moore (III Tyme Out), Bryan Sutton, Becky Issacs, Kathy Chiavola and country music impresario James Stroud. The album was co-produced by Rhonda and her brother Darrin Vincent (of Dailey & Vincent), at Rhonda's own studio, Adventure Studios in Nashville. The 12 tracks that make up Good Thing Going include five originals or co-writes, alongside a range of contemporary and classic cover tracks. Good Thing Going is her most personal, autobiographical project yet. "I have never written five songs to include on an album," she remarks. "I have to be inspired to write a song…but there's been no shortage of inspiration lately." From the hard-driving bluegrass "Hit Parade of Love" (an old Jimmy Martin tune and longtime concert favorite) to tender balladry "I Give My Love to You" (a touching original ballad, performed as a duet with Russell Moore) to the rollicking, playful autobiographical title track and the concert favorite, "Bluegrass Saturday Night" Rhonda proves once again she is the queen of bluegrass. Vincent will continue her ongoing U.S. tour in 2008 in support of Good Thing Going starting on January 18th. For a complete schedule go to www.rhondavincent.com or www.rounder.com. Track list for Good Thing Going: 1. I'm Leavin* 2. Good Thing Going* 3. I Give All My Love to You (with Russell Moore)* 4. Bluegrass Saturday Night* 5. I Will See You Again 6. Who's Cryin' Baby 7. Scorn Of A Lover* 8. Just One Of A Kind 9. World's Biggest Fool 10. I Gotta Start Somewhere 11. Hit Parade Of Love 12. The Water Is Wide (with keith urban) *original or co-written by Rhonda Vincent Available at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000XPU62E/countryinterv-20