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Top 10 Super Country Hits - January 27th  - 3rd Survey - Sixth Year
songs rated based on points system from radio and tv play

Artist/Song

    * 1- Sugarland - Stay
    * 2 - Taylor Swift - Our Song
    * 3 - Keith Urban - Everybody
    * 4 - Brad Paisely-Letter To Me
    * 5 - Rascal Flatts - Winner At A Losing Game
    * 6 - Carrie Underwood - So Small
    * 7 - Billy Ray Cyrus w/ Miley Cyrus - Ready, Set, Don't Go
    * 8 - Gary Allan - Watching Airplanes
    * 9 - Montgomery Gentry - What Do Ya Think ABout That
    * 10 - Rodney Atkins - Cleaning This Gun

Hot Rising Single
Sara Evans - Some Things Never Change

Keep An Eye On Single
Dierks Bentley - Trying To Stop Your Leaving

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country music "world". Email Dave Schmidt at - Dave Schmidt's Top 10 Super 
Country Hits

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GRAND OLE OPRY INDUCTS CHARLIE DANIELS AS NEWEST MEMBER


NASHVILLE, Tenn. - (January 21, 2008) - Legendary country superstar Charlie 
Daniels was inducted into the world-famous Grand Ole Opry by Opry members 
Marty Stuart and Connie Smith.




Stuart welcomed Daniels into Opry membership, before a sold-out crowd, by 
saying, "The Opry is American and its reach is universal. A steady force in 
the midst of passing trends. The Opry is family. God Bless Charlie Daniels."




Daniels responded, "My Bible tells me God gives us the desires of our hearts 
and tonight the promise has come true." He then invited Stuart, Smith, 
Montgomery Gentry and Trace Adkins to join him on stage to perform "Will The 
Circle Be Unbroken." During the induction which aired live on "Opry Live" on 
GAC: Great American Country, Daniels was also presented the Opry Member 
Award, a 14-inch bronze and oak wood replica of the Opry's vintage 
microphone stand designed by renowned sculptor Bill Rains.




"What a great night for the Opry," said Pete Fisher, Opry vice president and 
general manager. "For five decades, Charlie Daniels has been sharing the 
many musical styles he performs so well with the world. We are truly proud 
to welcome him to our Opry family, and we look forward to the years ahead 
filled with great Charlie Daniels Band music on the Opry stage." During 
Daniels' 50-year career, he has scored hits on the rock, country, pop and 
Christian charts and counts awards from the Country Music Association (CMA), 
Academy of Country Music (ACM), TNN/Music City News Awards, and the Gospel 
Music Association (GMA) among his many accolades. Born in Wilmington, NC, he 
was raised on a musical diet that included Pentecostal gospel, local 
bluegrass bands, rhythm & blues, and country music from the radio, including 
Nashville's 650 WSM. His signature song, "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," 
topped both country and pop charts, bringing him
international acclaim.

Daniels' current Blue Hat/Koch Records CD release, DEUCES, is his first duet 
album and features guest artists Travis Tritt; Bonnie Bramlett; Gretchen 
Wilson; Vince Gill; Earl, Gary & Randy Scruggs; Dolly Parton; Darius Rucker; 
The Del McCoury Band; Brenda Lee; Brooks & Dunn; Marty Stuart; Montgomery 
Gentry; and Brad Paisley.


The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®. Opry 
performances are held every weekend of the year. To plan an Opry visit, call 
(800) SEE-OPRY or log on to www.opry.com.


About the Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry presents the best in country music live every week from 
Nashville, Tenn. A uniquely American experience for more than 80 years, the 
Opry can be heard on 650 WSM-AM, XM Satellite Radio, and opry.com. The 
syndicated weekly program, America's Grand Ole Opry Weekend, airs on more 
than 200 country radio stations across the country and on the Armed Forces 
Radio Network, and Opry Live airs each weekend on GAC: Great American 
Country. The Grand Ole Opry is owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a 
Nashville-based hospitality and entertainment company that also owns and 
operates Gaylord Hotels. For more information, visit opry.com or 
www.gaylordentertainment.com


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

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).

Media Contacts:
Webster & Associates Public Relations 615-777-6995
Newspaper: Megan Jakes / megan@websterpr.com
Magazines: Don Grubbs / don@websterpr.com
TV: Kirt Webster / kirt@websterpr.com
Online: Mary Michael / mary@websterpr.com
Syndicated Radio: Chelsey Shults / chelsey@websterpr.com
International: Marty / marty@websterpr.com

Additional Honorees Announced For CRB Hall of Fame Event


(Nashville, TN - January 22nd, 2008) Charlie Daniels and Mike Milom will be 
honored by the Country Radio Broadcasters at the Country Music DJ and Radio 
Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. Charlie 
Daniels will receive the Career Achievement Award; while Mike Milom will be 
presented with the President's Award.


"These two people have done an amazing job promoting country radio and our 
whole industry. Now is the perfect time to honor them and thank them for 
their service," said CRB President, Becky Brenner.


The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. Career Achievement Award is presented 
to an individual artist or act that, through their creativity, vision, 
performance or leadership has made a significant contribution to the 
development and promotion of country music and country radio. The Country 
Radio Broadcasters, Inc. President's Award is presented to an individual who 
has made a significant contribution to the marketing, production, growth and 
development of the Country Radio Seminar and the multiple services that 
Country Radio Broadcasters provides to the country radio and music 
communities.


Going into his 50th year in the Music Industry, Daniels has scored hits on 
the rock, country, pop and Christian charts and counts his awards from the 
Country Music Association (CMA), Academy of Country Music (ACM), TNN/Music 
City News Awards, and the Gospel Music Association (GMA) among his many 
accolades. Born in Wilmington, NC, he was raised on a musical diet that 
included Pentecostal gospel, local bluegrass bands, rhythm & blues, and 
country music from the radio, including Nashville's 650 WSM. His signature 
song, "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," topped both country and pop charts, 
bringing him international acclaim. The artist's current Blue Hat/Koch 
Records CD release, Deuces, is his first duet album and features some of 
Nashville's most recognizable artists. He is also the newest member of the 
Grand Ole Opry.


Listed as one of the "Best 150 Lawyers in the State of Tennessee" by 
Business Tennessee magazine (January 2006), Mike Milom has been an active 
member of the Nashville music industry for over thirty years. Milom is a 
partner in the firm of Milom, Joyce, Horsnell & Crow PLC and serves as a 
founding member of the board of Tennessee Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. He 
is also an Adjunct Professor at Vanderbilt University School. Milom has 
served as counsel to the CRB Board since the organizations formation in 
1969.


As previously announced, The evening will also feature Bill Cody and Bob 
Robbins being inducted into the Country Music DJ Hall of Fame; while Jaye 
Albright, Bobby Kraig, and Michael Owens are to be inducted into the Country 
Music Radio Hall of Fame.


A limited number of tickets are still available for the event, which is 
proceeded by a cocktail party commencing at 5:30. The event will be held at 
the Renaissance Hotel Ballroom. Single tickets may be purchased for $100; 
while sponsored tables are $2000. Proceeds go to the DJ and Radio Hall of 
Fame. To purchase tickets, please contact the Country Radio Broadcasters at 
615-327-4487 or visit www.crb.org.



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.

Media Contacts:
Webster & Associates Public Relations 615-777-6995
Newspaper: Megan Jakes / megan@websterpr.com
Magazines: Don Grubbs / don@websterpr.com
TV: Kirt Webster / kirt@websterpr.com
Online: Mary Michael / mary@websterpr.com
Syndicated Radio: Chelsey Shults / chelsey@websterpr.com
International: Marty / marty@websterpr.com

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.

RADIO: for a copy of the single, contact Ed Gertler at S Records 
(edgertler@comcast.net).

For MP3s and interviews, email: somuchmoore@charter.net or call Martha at 
615-746-3994

Van Preston
Toy" goes out on Universal Records- Europe..

"TOY" goes out on Universal Records - Europe this month!
I am so excited. While I do have industry interest in the US (four labels 
right now), I am honored to actually have the ball rolling in Europe now. I 
have been contacted by several Booking Agents in Europe, and will be touring 
alot there this year. Check out my video for the song on my myspace page..

www.myspace.com/vanpreston

 "FOREVER AGO" AT #30 IN THE US NOW!
 Just ahead of Tim McGraw's current single, my current US radio single 
"Forever Ago" is now in the US TOP 30!
Check out the chart:

http://www.newmusicweekly.com/chart.php?chart=Country

With airplay in Major Radio Markets including Houston, St. Louis, Rochester, 
NY and Cincinnati...among others... I'm hoping it goes to the top! It is 
many people's favorite track from my Debut CD, and is also my personal 
favorite.

 TOURING SWEDEN next week!!
 I have three shows in Sweden between Jan. 23 and Feb. 4, and can't wait to 
go next week! I'm also lining up my US Tour schedule for 2008, with the help 
of several booking agents and venue owners.

 Recent Nashville Press Article
 Check it out....

http://nashville.about.com/od/locallivemusicreviews/a/vanpreston.htm

Peter & The Rowers
New photogallery and videos

Peter & The Rowers have a brand new photogallery. There's new pictures from 
Nashville, European Tour 2007 and many more.
Check it out at http://www.therowers.eu/veslari_lang_angl/Album

The band also has a new live performance videos on YouTube.com
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=peter+and+the+rowers&search=Search

official website: www.therowers.eu
myspace: www.myspace.com/rowers


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Peter & The Rowers nominated for song of the year
 Peter & The Rowers are already twice nominated in the first round of voting 
for the Song of the Year for the annual European CMA country music awards. 
They are nominated for the songs "I'm Leavin'" and "Blind Horses" - two 
previous singles that each topped the ECMA charts for several weeks and the 
song "I'm Leavin'" stayed at the top for unbelievable 14 weeks and broke all 
the airplay records in Europe.
All the other categories for the ECMA awards are yet to be announced, and 
Peter & The Rowers could still get more nominations.


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Peter & The Rowers with 2 songs in  the Top 10 on a major European country 
music chart ECMA TOP 100 CHART .

Their popular single "I'm Leavin" is charting at # 8 after 21 weeks on the 
chart and their latest single "Robbin' Peter To Pay Pauline" climbed up from 
# 18 all the way to # 2 and it was the  most played song in Europe in the 
past week.
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