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Top 10 Super Country Hits - July 1st, 2007 - 25th Survey - Fifth Year
songs rated based on points system from radio and tv play

Artist/Song

    * 1 - Keith Urban - I Told You So
    * 2 - Big & Rich - Lost In This Moment
    * 3 - Jason Aldean-Johnny Cash
    * 4 - Kellie Pickler - I Wonder
    * 5 - George Strait-Wrapped
    * 6 - Bucky Covington - A Different World
    * 7 - Taylor Swift -Teardrops On My Guitar
    * 8 - Rascal Flatts - Stand
    * 9 - Brad Paisely - Ticks
    * 10 - Alan Jackson - A Woman's Love

Hot Rising Single
Tracy Lawrence - Til I Was A Daddy Too

Keep An Eye On Single
Clint Black - The Strong One

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The Story Behind Clint Black's New Single Songwriters Share Inspiration 
Behind "The Strong One"

Nashville, TN   June 27 2007 - Equity Music Group released Clint Black's 
brand new single, impacting at radio this week.  Entitled "The Strong One," 
the story behind this track is a truly a strong one; a strong woman in fact.

Written by Don Poythress, Bill Luther and Chuck Jones, this song was penned 
the first time these three incredible writers came together.  Luther walked 
into the session with the first two lines of the song already written, along 
with the accompanying melody, "When God made woman I wonder sometimes / If 
it was a flower he had in mind, when he made her."

            Luther's original inspiration was a friend who was an unmarried 
woman, pregnant, and choosing to have the baby on her own.  "After Bill 
shared this woman's story of bravery and independence, we started talking 
about how the stereotype of women being the weaker sex was becoming less and 
less valid in the modern world - if, indeed, it was ever valid in the first 
place," recalls Jones.  "In general, men tend to be stronger physically, but 
we reasoned that women often do more than their fair share of heavy lifting 
on both the emotional and the home fronts."

By sharing the increasingly common tale of single motherhood through a song, 
the writers sought to address this obvious inequity and honor women, 
according to Jones.  "The Strong One" is a tribute to the women in their 
lives (wives, girlfriends, mothers and friends) and to women in general.

"The Strong One," is the only song released by Black that he did not have a 
hand in writing in his 18-year career.  Black wanted to share this one 
because it is a great song with a true message crediting the importance of 
mothers.  "Women who are doing it alone can relate to the song's message. 
But I think guys will like it, too," comments Black.

Black's third CD for the Equity Music Group is scheduled for release later 
this year.  For additional information, please visit www.clintblack.com.

CONTACTS:
Jennifer Bohler/Alliance   -  jenny@jb-alliance.com
Jensen Sussman/Equity Music Group -  jsussman@equitymusicgroup.com

"LUCKY MAN" LATEST #1 FOR MONTGOMERY GENTRY
Single Is The Duo's 10th To Crack The Top 5
www.montgomerygentry.com

(Nashville, Tennessee) - June 25, 2007 - Less than a week after rockin' 
country duo Montgomery Gentry racked up the greatest-gaining studio album on 
the Nielsen SoundScan Country and Top 200 Charts with an impressive 73% 
increase in sales, "Lucky Man" has become their latest smash to hit the #1 
spot on the Billboard/R&R and Country Aircheck country airplay charts.

"Man, this is just too much," said Eddie Montgomery. "We just have an 
awesome team of people around us, and we definitely have to thank the 
Columbia promotion staff for sticking with this song and taking it all the 
way to the top."

"Yeah, and we also have to thank the fans for requesting this song and 
especially country radio for being so good to us over the years," added Troy 
Gentry.

Reflecting the track's message of appreciating what you have in life, Eddie 
Montgomery noted, "I've been very blessed, and I might be singing this song 
for me more than anybody. I love what it says, I love the way it flows. To 
me, it doesn't get any more country than this."

The accomplishment marks Montgomery Gentry's 10th Top 5 single and their 
third to go #1. "Lucky Man," which was written by Dave Turnbull and David 
Lee, is the second hit single from the duo's latest Columbia Nashville disc, 
Some People Change.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Craig Campbell
Sony BMG Nashville
craig.campbell@sonybmg.com
www.columbianashville.com

Kirt Webster
Webster & Assoc. PR
kirt@websterpr.com

KENTUCKY MUSIC HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 2008 INDUCTEES
CRYSTAL GAYLE, DWIGHT YOAKAM & FLORENCE HENDERSON LEAD OFF RECIPIENT LIST
www.crystalgayle.com

Renfro Valley, KY: "This year's class includes some of the most recognizable 
music artists in the world," according to the Hall of Fame. "The ceremony in 
February 2008 will feature performances by this year's class as well as some 
of this state's greatest music achievers."

The 2008 Inductee class represents several different genres of music. The 
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame is pleased to recognize such diversity in the 
heritage of Kentucky Music. The musicians who are named as 2008 Hall of Fame 
Inductees are:

Crystal Gayle: One of the most popular and widely recognized female country 
singers of her era, she supported her trademark hair with a supple voice, a 
flair for ballads, and a crossover-friendly country-pop style that netted 
the occasional mainstream hit. Gayle is from Paintsville, Kentucky.

Dwight Yoakam: With his "stripped down" approach to traditional honky tonk 
and Bakersfield country, he has remained one of the most respected and 
adventurous recording country artists in the industry and has been credited 
with returning country to its roots. Yoakam is from Pikeville, Kentucky

Florence Henderson: A multi-talented actress, talk show host, performer, 
producer recording artist, author, Broadway veteran, and philanthropist, has 
had an outstanding career on film, in television and on stage. Henderson is 
from Owensboro, Kentucky.

Norro Wilson: Famed record producer, singer, & songwriter. Wilson has penned 
songs such as "The Most Beautiful Girl" recorded by Charlie Rich, "The Grand 
Tour" for George Jones, and "Another Lonely Song" for Tammy Wynette and many 
others. Among the country greats for whom Wilson has produced records are 
Charley Pride, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, & Kenny Chesney. Wilson is from 
Scottsville, Kentucky.

Les McCann: A self-taught Jazz musician, McCann is best known for his work 
in the late 60's and early 70's with partner sax man Eddie Harris, who 
played Jazz festivals all over the world, including the Montréux Jazz 
Festival. McCann is from Lexington, Kentucky.

The 2008 Class is the fourth Class of Inductees for the Kentucky Music Hall 
of Fame which was created in 2002 and holds an induction ceremony every two 
years. The 2008 Induction Ceremony will be held in the Lexington Center 
Bluegrass Ballroom in Lexington, Kentucky on February 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. 
Tickets are on sale now at the Hall of Fame. For more information about the 
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum call 1-877-356-3263 or visit 
www.KYMusicHallofFame.com

2002 Class: Bill Monroe, Loretta Lynn, Osborne Brothers, Everly Brothers, 
Merle Travis, Bradley Kincaid, Red Foley, Tom T. Hall, John Lair, Jean 
Ritchie, Grandpa Jones, & Rosemary Clooney.

2004 Class: Ricky Skaggs, J.D. Crowe, Billy Vaughn, Howard & Vestal Goodman, 
Coon Creek Girls, Jerry Chesnut, & Boots Randolph.

2006 Class: Sam Bush, John Conlee, Todd Duncan, Lionel Hampton, Naomi & 
Wynonna Judd, John Jacob Niles, Dottie Rambo, & Mary Travers.

BRITISH COUNTRY ARTIST LUCIE DIAMOND DUETS WITH US GRAMMY WINNER DELBERT 
McCLINTON ON HER BRAND NEW CD "I WANNA BE RICH"

Lucie Diamond joins a star-studded list of female singers including Bonnie 
Raitt, Tanya Tucker and Martina McBride who have all sung duets with multi 
Grammy winner Delbert McClinton.

The Texas-born roots star added his worldclass vocal skills to Lucie's debut 
album "I Wanna Be Rich" at the end of May in a top Nashville recording 
studio, on track number 7 - the rocking "Closed Curtain."

Having previously only dueted with one European artist before - a Norwegian 
in 1992 - Lucie is the first non American to sing with Delbert in more than 
15 years, and the only British artist to ever duet with him.

Winning a Grammy for his last CD "Cost Of Living," and a prolific songwriter 
with his songs covered by a host of big names in country and blues, Delbert 
is at the top of his game and delivered a blistering soul-soaked vocal to 
add to Lucie's raunchy delivery on the song. Some of Nashville's finest 
A-list session players provided the music on the track.

"Closed Curtain" is written by one of Nashville's best known session 
singers, Bekka Bramlett, daughter of Delaney and Bonnie. She co-wrote the 
song with Danny Wilde, former lead singer of The Rembrandts, who wrote and 
sang the theme tune to US sit-com, Friends.

Lucie had previously cut the song as a duet more than 2 years ago, with a 
San Diego based soul singer who her manager/producer managed at the time, 
but it was never released.

"My producer wanted me to sing a duet on this album and I wasn't that keen, 
to be honest. But I began to go through some songs and see if I had written 
anything, or started to write anything suitable. A duet is a difficult thing 
to write, to avoid it being too sugary and it relies on the chemistry of the 
two singers. Then the producer said, 'hey, remember this one, this could 
work well' and I instantly knew that 'Closed Curtain' was the song I had to 
do. He then spoke to Danny Wilde at his LA home, and he gave his blessing 
for us to record the song as a duet."

"It is funny, but there was only ever one man who we knew was the right 
choice to sing this song with me. We both agreed Delbert could make this 
song sound fantastic, it would be a unique pairing and we both absolutely 
love his voice. The producer has a stack of Delbert's CDs, and names him as 
one of his all-time favourite singers in any genre of music.

"We agreed that if Delbert was to say no, we would not have a duet on the CD 
at all. I have been asked by quite a few singers to duet with them over the 
last couple of years, but we have always declined. I had a number one in 
Europe in 2005 with my only previous duet, and we were anxious not to just 
churn out any old duet after that or anything that was not representative of 
me now. When Delbert said he liked my voice and the song, and was delighted 
to be involved, we were totally ecstatic.

"When he turned up at the studio in Nashville on 31st May and sang the song, 
it was just a wonderful day and Delbert was a really lovely guy and so easy 
to work with. On a duet there must be chemistry, and we all think there is 
with us on this song. Hopefully you can hear the humour of the day in the 
way we sing the song. I just had a big grin on my face all day as it was so, 
so cool to work with Delbert. I am so proud of what we did and I love the 
track so much. Bekka is a great writer who I'd just love to write with, the 
band played it just right and Delbert was Delbert. His voice is as good now 
as it has ever been. I hope people who buy the CD will love it too and I so 
hope I get the opportunity to work with him again. He just oozes soul."

Coincidentally, Bekka Bramlett has provided backing vocals on Delbert's last 
4 records and she is a close family friend, Godmother to his daughter 
Delaney, who accompanied him to the recording session with Lucie. He told 
Bekka he was recording her song with Lucie and she was thrilled, keen to 
hear the end result. Bekka is also one of Lucie's favourite female singers.

Delbert McClinton is not the only Grammy winner to guest star on Lucie's 
debut CD. Guitar legend Albert Lee plays on the track "I Wanna Love You Wild 
Sometimes." Among the big gun session players is Robby Turner on pedal steel 
and dobro, two world tours with the Dixie Chicks under his belt, and he has 
worked with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and currently in the studio with 
Loretta Lynn. Drummer Brian Barnette is on most Big & Rich albums, and has 
played with Don Williams, Elton John and Sheryl Crowe among others. Larry 
Franklin is the number one fiddle player in Nashville. Backing vocalist Dana 
McVicker sings on every Travis Tritt album. Danny Parks on guitar is on 
hundreds of major albums and a very sought after studio player.

Of the 12 tracks on "I Wanna Be Rich," Lucie co-wrote 4 of them. The 
haunting ballad "I Wish I Could Re-Write The Ending," based on a true story 
from Lucie's life in the UK countryside, and co-written with Rachael 
Thibodeau who penned a current hit for Martina McBride. Lucie also wrote 
"Read My Lips" with UK writer Catherine Rushton. "My Ex True Love" with Bat 
McGrath, who writes for Kenny Rogers and Wynonna among other big country 
stars. "Don't Mess Me Up," with Nashville writer Brent Anderson who is 
signed to Garth Brooks' management, Major Bob Publishing.

The album is described by music journalist James Soars in the July issue of 
Maverick magazine as "....a dozen killer tracks, no fillers." Lucie Diamond 
is interviewed over 4 pages in issue 60, July 2007, the 5th anniversary 
issue of Maverick and the writer says Lucie is: "a world class artist, 
songwriter and performer.....She really is something special: a real 
Diamond."

"I Wanna Be Rich" is to be released on Big Feat Records on 14th July, the 
same date Lucie headlines the biggest country music festival in Europe to at 
least 40,000 people, at Mirande, France. The only British artist to ever 
headline that festival in its 15 year history.

Pre-release signed copies of her new CD can be ordered from Lucie's official 
website www.luciediamond.com from 21st June, at her forthcoming shows and 
at: www.myspace.com/luciediamond


Montage Music Group Moves Into New Music Row Home

            Nashville, TN - The staff of Montage Music Group has relocated 
to their brand new home on music row. The building, which was purchased by 
parent company Hedgewood International, LLC earlier this year and totally 
renovated, was designed to accommodate the record label and the publishing 
company staff. It is located at 914 18th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212

The sleek new design offers a recording studio and songwriter's rooms, 
spacious offices and conference rooms, an executive suite, a full service 
kitchen, an art department, and a special event space to service all of the 
needs of the company.

"Our new home gives us and our acts a creative, comfortable and inviting 
place to do business on Music Row. Our number one goal is to promote the 
incredible music of our talented roster of multi-genre artists and 
songwriters," says Allen Butler, President and CEO of Montage Music Group.

Most recently Montage Music Group has released their first studio album,

MISSING YEARS, by Little Texas.  They are also currently working the new hit 
single "Tattoo Rose" from Andy Griggs at country radio.

Established in May of 2006, Montage Music Group is a fully staffed 
multifaceted entertainment organization operating as a multi-genre record 
label, an artist management company and a music publishing company.  Montage 
Music Group's mission is to not only make music but to develop the careers 
of recording artists and songwriters alike. Operating as an independent 
company with a sole owner, Montage Music Group affords itself the ability 
and freedom to make quick decisions about music marketing and put those 
objectives into play more quickly than its historically slower major music 
company competitors.  The Montage Music Group roster includes Andy Griggs, 
Minnie Murphy, Little Texas and The Road Hammers.

www.montagemusicgroup.com  and www.myspace.com/montagemusicgroup

THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND RELEASES LIVE FROM IRAQ - CD ON BLUE HAT/KOCH 
RECORDS JUNE 26TH
Daniels heads to Washington, DC to talk about new release

(NASHVILLE, TN -- June 22nd, 2007) On June 26th, The Charlie Daniels Band 
will release their newest album, Live From Iraq (Blue Hat/Koch Records). The 
two disc set includes thirteen songs picked from four performances recorded 
in Iraq when the Charlie Daniels Band performed for US/Multinational Troops 
as part of the Stars for Stripes Tour.

The war-torn country of Iraq is the backdrop for Live From Iraq, which is 
The Charlie Daniels Band's 19th release on Blue Hat Records.

The release features a bonus DVD containing never before seen documentary 
footage including an Easter service in Ur at the House of Abraham. During 
the band's time in Iraq, they entertained and visited with troops fighting 
the war on terror. "They made stops in Arifjan, Baghdad, Tallil, Fallujah 
and other operating bases."

"I'll never forget my trips to Iraq, having the honor of visiting with the 
heroes so far away from home who stand in harms way daily to keep the torch 
of freedom burning brightly. It is with great love, admiration, respect and 
gratitude that I dedicate this project to the men and women who wear the 
military uniform of The United States of America, past, present and future," 
says Daniels.

While promoting the release, Charlie Daniels will be making a series of 
appearances in Washington, DC. He is scheduled to appear on Fox News 
Channel's Hannity & Colmes on Monday (6-25) and The Bill Bennett Show on 
Tuesday (6-26). Interviews with Daniels on Voice of America's Live Music 
Show, Border Crossings with host Larry London and The Pentagon Channel will 
air over the July 4th weekend. Also that weekend is a one-hour radio 
special, produced by Huntsman Entertainment, on radio stations across the 
country. In the special, Daniels shares his thoughts and feelings from the 
tour.

For more information on the Charlie Daniels Band, go to 
www.charliedaniels.com

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC HONORED DOLLY PARTON, DON WILLIAMS, WAYLON 
JENNINGS, BUCK OWENS, HARLAN HOWARD, AND JACK LAMEIER WITH SPECIAL AWARDS
www.acmcountry.com

ENCINO, CA (June 21, 2007) - During a private industry ceremony last night, 
hosted by Marty Stuart, the Academy of Country Music honored country music 
superstars and industry leaders Harlan Howard, Waylon Jennings, Jack 
Lameier, Buck Owens, Dolly Parton and Don Williams for their contribution to 
the country music industry.

The event took place at the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, 
where Marty Stuart's Sparkle & Twang exhibit of personal memorabilia is on 
display.

Harlan Howard, Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton and Don Williams were honored 
with the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award, presented to an outstanding "pioneer" 
of country music.

Harlan Howard was one of the most influential composers in country music. 
With more than 4,000 songs to his credit, Howard worked with some of the 
industry's biggest names including Patsy Cline, Hank Williams Jr., Reba 
McEntire and more. Howard was honored posthumously.

Trisha Yearwood performed, Ralph Murphy spoke about Harlan, and Melanie 
Howard accepted on behalf her late father.

Waylon Jennings is known as a renaissance man in country music. Jennings 
crafted a new sound that combined his forceful electric guitar, rough-edged 
lyrics and diverse range. From Buddy Holly to Willie Nelson, Jennings has 
worked with the best in the business. He is also known worldwide for writing 
and performing the theme song from The Dukes of Hazzard. Jennings will be 
honored posthumously.

Ray Scott performed, Nikki Mitchell spoke on behalf of Jessi Colter, and 
Buddy Jennings accepted on behalf of his late brother.

Dolly Parton is by far one of the most popular country icons of all time. 
From "I Will Always Love You" to her Oscar nominated song "Travelin' Thru," 
Parton has many hits spanning her long career. She is also known for 
breaking down barriers for women in country music. Parton is known as a 
philanthropist as well, providing books to schools across the country and 
scholarships to children from her home state of Tennessee.

Ashley Monroe and Rhonda Vincent performed, Porter Wagoner spoke about 
Dolly, and Dolly Parton accepted.

"This is a great honor. Course when they told me I was winning the Pioneer 
Award, I thought well how appropriate cause I remember when me and Porter 
came to Nashville in our covered wagon," joked Parton during her acceptance 
speech.

Don Williams is a legendary singer and song writer in the country world. 
After seven years with the folk group Pozo Seco Singers, Williams started a 
solo career that lead to 17 number one hits. Williams also developed a style 
that had gently paced love songs with simple arrangements, vocals and 
sentiments. This style was Williams' signature when collaborating with other 
artists. After much success in the United States, Williams frequently tours 
the United Kingdom and South Africa.

Roger Cook performed, Robert Pratt spoke about Don, and Robert Pratt 
accepted on behalf of his longtime management client.

Past honorees of the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award have included Alabama, 
Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Tex 
Ritter, Hank Williams Sr., and Bob Wills, among others.

Buck Owens was honored with the Jim Reeves International Award, presented to 
an individual, not necessarily an artist, for outstanding contribution to 
the acceptance of country music throughout the world. Owens is one of the 
most admired country idols of all time. In his astonishing career, he had 26 
consecutive hits and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 
Owens' influence on country music can be heard today by Dwight Yoakam, Brad 
Paisley and countless others who carry his legacy and introduce a new 
generation to his style. Owens will be honored posthumously. Past honorees 
of the the Jim Reeves International Award have included Roy Clark, Merv 
Griffin, Charlie Nagatani, and Louise Scruggs, among others.

Connie Smith performed, Storme Warren spoke about Buck, Jerry Hufford 
accepted on behalf of Buck.

Jack Lameier was honored with the Mae Boren Axton Award, given in 
recognition of years of dedication and service by an outstanding individual 
to the Academy of Country Music. Lameier served on the Academy of Country 
Music Board of Directors for 28 years and was President for two of those 
years. His career in music includes more than 40 years at Sony, and he is a 
veteran in radio promoting and DJing. In 2006, he received the President's 
Award from the Country Radio Broadcasters. Past honorees of the Mae Boren 
Axton Award have included Gaynelle Pitts, Gene Weed, Ray Pilzak and Marge 
Meoli.

Ty Herndon performed, John Dorris spoke about Jack, Jack Lameier accepted.

The ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC, an artist and industry-driven organization, 
exists to produce a world-class network television awards show, and its 
associated events, to provide the financial resources to ensure the on-going 
philanthropic work of its Charitable Fund. Academy of Country Music 
Charitable Fund promotes and supports music education and humanitarian 
programs that transform the human spirit. Through its charitable donations, 
the ACMCF works towards two main goals: encouraging Learning Through Music 
and Healing Through Music. The Academy, which is comprised of more than 
4,500 professional members and more than 40,000 associate members, was 
established in 1964 and is headquartered in Encino, Calif.

The ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS is produced for television by dick clark 
productions. The show is executive produced by Allen Shapiro and R.A. Clark, 
produced by Barry Adelman and directed by Louis J. Horvitz. The executive in 
charge of production is Bob Bardo, and the executive in charge is Francis 
LaMaina.

For more information on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS and the ACADEMY 
OF COUNTRY MUSIC, please visit www.acmcountry.com. For more information on 
the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC CHARITABLE FUND, please visit www.acmcf.org.

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