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Top 10 Super Country Hits - August 6th, 2007 - 31st Survey - Fifth Year
songs rated based on points system from radio and tv play
Artist/Song
  a.. 1 - Big & Rich - Lost In This Moment
  b.. 2 - Keith Urban - I Told You So
  c.. 3 - Kenny Chesney - Never Wanted Nothing More
  d.. 4 - Kellie Pickler - I Wonder
  e.. 5 - Taylor Swift -Teardrops On My Guitar
  f.. 6 - Rodney Atkins - These Are My People
  g.. 7 - Miranda Lambert - Famous In A Small Town
  h.. 8 - Trace Adkins - I Wanna Feel Something
  i.. 9 - Toby Keith - Love Me If You Can
  j.. 10 - Tim McGraw with Faith Hill - I Need You
Hot Rising Single
BILLY RAY CYRUS - READY, SET, DON'T GO

Keep An Eye On Single
John Berry - A Woman Like You

CRACKER BARREL'S JOSH TURNER RELEASE GARNERING RAVE REVIEWS

Nashville, TN - Since releasing "Live at the Ryman" exclusively through 
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store on July 3, 2007, Josh Turner has received 
rave reviews for the live album.

About.com says of the album and Josh, "the way he wraps that deep voice 
around the notes sends shivers right down your spine."  And Music News 
Nashville says, ".hear real honest country music brought forth to you in 
creative ways that makes anyone who loves country music beg for more."

The Albany Herald says, "You pop in the CD and as soon as you hear the first 
baritone note ooze from the speakers to your ears, you have to do a double 
take."

The Ryman, with all of its history and glory, might make some artists 
tremble when thinking about where they're performing, but Josh's voice shows 
no sign of edge.  The Tennessean writes, "While it's been said that spirits 
of past Opry performers haunt country music's mother church, Josh didn't 
sense any of them while singing."

Paul Davis with New Christian Music writes, "Great musicianship combined 
with Josh's quality voice makes for an album where the personality is 
forefront resplendent with rough edges."

The album, which contains thirteen songs including legendary hits such as 
George Jones' "He Stopped Loving Her Today" and Hank Williams' "I'll Never 
Get Out of This World Alive," will soon be featured in the July 30 edition 
of Country Weekly.

On the album, Josh performs one of Merle Haggard's most recognizable songs, 
"Silver Wings."  "Every time we start that song off, everybody knows what 
we're about to play," says Josh.  "It's very recognizable and it's one of 
those classic Merle Haggard songs."

The album also contains some of Josh's own songs including, "Backwoods Boy," 
a song Josh wrote in his apartment after graduating from college.  "I 
basically just sat down and was trying to write a song about my growing up, 
spending a lot of time outdoors, hunting and fishing and just being 
outdoors," says Josh.  "I wrote quite a few songs there and that was one of 
them."

Josh's 2003 debut, "Long Black Train," is certified platinum. His success 
continued when his sophomore release, "Your Man," debuted at No. 1 on 
Billboard magazine's Top Country Albums chart and has since been certified 
double platinum.

Josh Turner: Live At the Ryman is Turner's third CD and is available only in 
Cracker Barrel stores or online at
www.crackerbarrel.com

MEDIA CONTACTS:
For Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
Jim Taylor
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
(615) 235-4082
jtaylor@crackerbarrel.com

Kirt Webster or Don Grubbs
Webster & Associates Public Relations
(615) 777-6995
kirt@websterpr.com
don@websterpr.com

For Josh Turner
Renee Behrman-Greiman
Modern Management
(615) 742-0099
rbehrman@modmgmt.com

Amber Williams
Universal Music Group
(615) 524-7516
Amber.williams@umusic.com

George Canyon Nominated for Five Canadian Country Music Awards
 www.georgecanyon.com



Today in Toronto the Canadian Country Music Association announced the 
nominations for the Canadian Country Music Awards, which will be held in 
Regina, SK on September 10th. George Canyon was nominated in five major 
categories, including Cheez Whiz Fan's Choice, Album of the Year (for 
Somebody Wrote Love [Universal Music Canada]), Single of the Year (for "I 
Want You to Live"), Male Artist of the Year and Video of the Year (for "I 
Want You to Live").



Canyon's team also received nods for Website of the Year (Wendy Gilmour for 
www.georgecanyon.com), Video Director of the Year (Warren Sonoda for "I Want 
You to Live"), Record Producer of the Year (George Canyon and Scot Sherrod, 
for Somebody Wrote Love), All Star Band Keyboards (Mike Little) and All Star 
Band Fiddle (Shane Guse).



"It is always such an honour to be nominated at the CCMAs," said Canyon, who 
is currently in the studio recording his new album. "I can't believe this is 
happening again and I can't thank the fans and our industry enough for all 
of their support. I am so proud of my amazing team whose work has been 
recognized."



On September 19th Canyon kicks off his 43-date cross-Canada 'In A Quiet Room' 
Tour in Courtenay, BC. The tour travels across Canada before ending on 
November 20th in Canyon's hometown of Pictou, NS.



Currently receiving airplay across Canada with his hit single, "I Want You 
to Live," Canyon is a well-known voice in country music. His video for the 
song hit number one on the CMT Canada Chevy Top 20 in May and remained on 
top for two weeks in a row. He is a two-time Juno Award winner for Country 
Recording of the Year and a multiple Canadian Country Music Award winner, he 
is recording an album slated for release in the fall.


The 2007 CCMA Awards broadcast will air across Canada on September 10th at 
8pm (9pm AST & 9:30pm NF) on CBC TV, with encore airings on CMT Canada, in 
the U.S. on television network Great American Country (GAC), and in 
Australia on Country Music Channel (CMC).



For more information or to book an interview:

Krista Lamb

Anya Wilson Promotion & Publicity

416-977-7704

radiovp@netsurf.net





"Heart Shaped Like Texas" Brings Sammy Sadler Back To The Country Airwaves
 Single Scheduled for August 6 Release

Nashville, TN   (August 1, 2007) Sammy Sadler makes his return to the 
country airwaves with a hooky, honky-tonkin' dance tune, "Heart Shaped Like 
Texas,"released August 6 on the Texas-based "S" RECORDS label. Twin fiddles 
and a thumping bass line kick off the number, which tells the story of a 
cowgirl who stays true to her Texas roots.



"SHE'S GOT A RODEO STICKER ON HER BACK BUMPER
SHE'S A COWGIRL AT HEART
SHE DRIVES A SHINY BLUE DUALLY PULLS A GOOSENECK TRAILER
SHE'S NEVER OWNED A CAR
A LONESTAR FLAG'S AWAVIN' IN THE WIND ON HER FRONT PORCH
"AMARILLO BY MORNIN'S" HER FAVORITE SONG
YEAH SHE'S PROUD OF WHERE SHE WAS BORN"-  Hewitt/Kilgore

Sidelined for the last year with a painful back condition, Sammy is on the 
road to recovery - and the charts.  "Heart Shaped Like Texas" is just the 
beginning of the great things to come from Sadler, whose fans can expect 
more strong songs from his upcoming CD, his upcoming CD, due for release in 
early 2008.   His past hits ("That Ole Gravel Road," "I Know A Place," 
"Hard On A Heart") have given him an established fan base, and with new 
management in place (Joe Bob Barnhill and Doug Deforest), it's a sure bet 
Sadler is headed down the right road.

Media contact:
Martha E. Moore
so much MOORE media

615.746.3994
somuchmoore@charter.net

www.somuchmoore.com



Jace Everett Embarks On United Kingdom Tour





(Nashville, Tennessee) Singer/Songwriter Jace Everett is set to embark on a 
three week tour of the United Kingdom.  The 31 day, 15 city tour takes him 
the length and breadth of the country and includes dates in London, Wales, 
and Scotland.  On seven of the dates, he will open for the legendary Guy 
Clark.


Paul Fenn of London based Asgaard Promotions Ltd. is scheduling the 
appearances. He notes that, "We've seen Jace in front of UK audiences twice 
now with the Country Music Association's (CMA) New From Nashville initiative 
and it is obvious that this is someone who can appeal to the international 
market. He has the desire to work hard and start from the bottom up so we 
are going to do everything possible to establish him as a successful country 
artist here."


Everett is looking forward to the opportunity to perform in several new U.K. 
venues.  He stated, "After two CMA sponsored tours (New From Nashville) 
spanning the UK in 2006 and 2007 to perform in London, Glasgow, and Dublin, 
I really wanted to get back over there on my own and get to know the 
audiences in other areas.  The UK and Europe are phenomenal markets for 
Nashville to explore.  With the growth of new media opportunities, music is 
becoming more international than ever."


Jace just released a new album "Old New Borrowed Blues."  It is a set of 
live acoustic recordings and is available to purchase at 
www.jaceeverett.com.

Fans can catch Everett on the UK tour in the following cities across the 
country.


9/08/07 Llandudno - North Wales Country Music Festival
9/09/07 Rotherham - Festival
9/11/07 Scheffield - Memorial Hall (w/Guy Clark)
9/13/07 Manchester - Academy 2 (w/Guy Clark)
9/14/07 Bedford - The ENT Shed
9/15/07 London - The  Green Note
9/16/07 Glasgow - The State Bar
9/17/07 Glenfarg - Bein Inn
9/18/07 Edinburgh - Queens Hall (w/Guy Clark)
9/20/07 London - Bloomsbury Theatre (w/Guy Clark)
9/21/07 Buckingham - Old Town Hall (w/Guy Clark)
9/23/07 Nottingham - The Maze (w/Kevin Montgomery)
9/24/07 Maidstone - Soul Cafe
9/25/07 Gateshead - The Sage (w/Guy Clark)
9/27/07 Wolverhampton - The Civic (w/Guy Clark)
plus one European date-
9/29/07 PARIS Festival (w/Rachael Warwick)


For official Jace Everett news, tour dates, and ticket information, please 
visit www.jaceeverett.com


Red Steagall To Be Inducted Into The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame


(Nashville, TENN. -- August 1st, 2007) Red Steagall will be inducted into 
the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in Carthage, TX on August 18. In a 
celebration at the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Theater, host Ralph 
Emery will welcome Red and fellow inductees Johnny Rodriguez and Bob Luman.


Red stated, "I am so humbled and honored to be recognized. There are so many 
talented artists and musicians in Texas.  I am so proud and grateful to be 
associated with them.  I look forward to many more years of making music 
and memories,"


On September 15th, Red Steagall's newest album Here We Go Again will hit 
stores.  On the album, Red is joined by some of Country music's hottest 
stars on newly recorded duet versions of his classic hits.  Guest stars 
include: Toby Keith ("Lone Star Beer and Bob Wills Music"); Reba McEntire 
("Here We Go Again"); Charley Pride ("Party Dolls and Wine"); Ray Benson 
("Bob's Got a Swing Band in Heaven"); Neal McCoy ("Early Mornin' Kind of 
Love"); Larry Gatlin ("No Way, No How"); and Charlie Daniels ("Truck Drivin' 
Man"). The album also includes Steagall standards like "Freckles Brown" and 
"Somewhere My Love."


Red will perform one of his classic hits during the Country Music Hall of 
Fame Awards event.To purchase tickets, please contact the Panola County 
Chamber of Commerce at (903) 693-6634 or email chamber@carthagetexas.com. Â 
Seats are limited. Â


For more information on Red Steagall, please visit www.redsteagall.com or 
www.aristomedia.com. For interview, album, or photo requests, please contact 
Christy Walker at cwalker@aristomedia.com


Core Country Builders and Founders Named to Canadian Country Music Hall
"Virtual" Hall of Fame Launches at www.ccma.org




Nashville, Tenn - (July 30, 2007) The Canadian Country Music Association 
(CCMA) has announced the 2007 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame inductees 
to be honored this September during Canadian Country Music Week.  The 
Association also unveiled a virtual Hall of Fame at www.ccma.org/hof. For 
the first time, industry, media and country fans, will have access to a 
single source detailing the background of all country music inductees since 
the process began.


The 2007 inductees to the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame are:  Artist 
John Allan Cameron, past CCMA Executive Director Sheila Hamilton in the 
Builder category, and Broadcaster Cliff Dumas.


All of the inductions, and additional presentations of Awards of 
Achievement, will take place during Canadian Country Music Week September 
7 - 10 in Regina, Saskatchewan.


The launching of the Canadian Country Music Association's Country Music Hall 
of Fame website, fulfills a long time development plan by the Association. 
The site provides historical backgrounders, biographies and visuals for each 
CCMA inducted Hall of Fame member.  For the first time, the history of these 
inductees will not only be instantly accessible to Canadian industry and 
fans, but to the world.


Country Music Week's four day conference in September will close with the 
2007 Canadian Country Music Association Awards Monday, September 10 at 
Brandt Centre.  The Awards will air across Canada at 8pm (9pm AST & 9:30pm 
NF) on CBC Television, with encore airings on CMT Canada.  The Awards will 
also be broadcast in the U.S. on television network Great American Country 
(GAC) and in Australia on Country Music Channel (CMC).


2007 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee Background
Induction into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame recognizes long-term 
contribution to the growth and development of Canadian country music. The 
recipient may be living or deceased but is recognized based on his/her 
achievements as a Canadian in the country music industry in one of three 
categories, Artist, Builder, or Broadcaster.


Inductee:  John Allan Cameron, Artist
John Allan Cameron introduced a brand of what would become known as Cape 
Breton music in the 1960s when he started picking traditional Scottish pipe 
tunes on twelve-string guitar. In 2003, John was inducted into the Order of 
Canada in recognition of his efforts for over 30 years in establishing and 
growing the wonderful Celtic music scene in Canada.  Born in Cape Breton to 
a very musical family, John Allan Cameron was known as the Godfather of 
Celtic music in Canada, a mantle he wore with easy grace. He brought Celtic 
music to the masses, and blazed a trail of success for other East Coast 
artists to follow.  Canadians enjoyed the nationally televised John Allan 
Cameron Show between 1975 and 1981.  His lifetime of music and commitment to 
the arts render him a national treasure, and before his death in 2006, John 
Allan Cameron had toured the world and released more than ten albums in a 
career that spanned over thirty years.


Inductee:  Sheila Hamilton, Builder
The past Executive Director of the CCMA, Sheila Hamilton spent most of her 
career with the Association.  She began her relationship with country music 
in 1975 as Traffic Manager of CFGM, then a powerful radio station serving 
the country music market in southern Ontario, and was soon made Assistant 
Producer of Opry North, a popular syndicated radio show organized by CFGM. 
In 1977 Sheila began to work with the CCMA, handling public relations, 
maintaining membership lists, and working in other administrative areas. 
Between 1980 and 1988 Sheila maintained her part time position, in addition 
to working with three major advertising agencies in print and broadcast 
production.  In 1988, she took on the role of assistant to Jack Feeney, 
Executive Director of the CCMA, and a year later stepped into the role when 
Jack retired.  During her time with the Canadian Country Music Association, 
Sheila participated in lobbying efforts with various levels of government, 
developed significant relationships with country music organizations in 
Nashville and Europe, and was key to much of the planning, execution and 
growth of the Association's annual convention Country Music Week.  Sheila 
retired from the CCMA in 2005 but remains connected through her 
participation on national committees.


Inductee:  Cliff Dumas, Broadcaster
Cliff Dumas has spent most of his working life in the country music 
industry. Cliff has amassed an incredible list of accolades including being 
named in 1990 by the CMA in Nashville, Radio Personality of the Year in all 
markets.  He has been named Country Radio Personality of the Year by the 
Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA), RPM Big Country Awards, and The 
Record for 18 years consecutively, and along with his wife Lisa, they were 
named Radio Personalities of the Year when they co-hosted the nationally 
syndicated program Canadian Country Countdown.  In addition to his work with 
radio, Dumas has been "the voice" of CMT Canada for close to 15 years, wrote 
for the CCMA Awards show for 14 years, producing 4 of those years, and was 
"the voice" for 17 years.  Cliff was part of the team that launched Toronto's 
first Country FM station and has written over 20 network country TV programs 
including specials for Terri Clark, Paul Brandt and Anne Murray along with 
various projects for CMT and PBS.


For details about Canadian Country Music Week and the Canadian Country Music 
Association Awards, visit www.ccma.org


The 2007 Canadian Country Music Association Awards Nominees will be 
announced August 1st at press conferences in Regina and Toronto.  Tickets to 
the award show can be purchased through www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling 
1-800-979-7328.


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Sonny Burgess Signs With Texas Based Booking Agency KB Talent


(NASHVILLE, TENN) CPI Recording artist, Sonny Burgess has signed an 
exclusive representation agreement with the Texas based agency KB Talent.


In making the announcement, KB Talent Co-Owner Bruce Kalmick stated, "Sonny 
Burgess exemplifies what KB Talent is trying to do...Not only is he a world 
class musician, singer, and songwriter; but he is also the kind of guy that 
just naturally becomes your best friend. KB Talent is proud to be working 
with Sonny and we look forward to a long and fruitful relationship!"


Sonny added, "Bruce Kalmick and his energetic team will provide me many more 
opportunities to direct my career efforts on my stomping grounds."


The pursuit of signing with a Texas based booking agency came when Sonny and 
his management decided to aggressively focus on the Texas and Oklahoma 
markets. Sonny and his band have consistently been performing for a mix of 
honky tonks and family events in these regions. The shows have always been 
successful and his style of country music is always appreciated in these 
types of venues.


Sonny's upcoming single,  "Cowboy Cool" will hit radio via CD Tex August 
Volume 57 and distributed to the Oklahoma and Texas markets specifically.


For more information on Sonny Burgess, please visit www.sonnyburgess.com. 
For interview, album, or photo requests, please contact  AristoMedia at 
publicity@aristomedia.com

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