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Sep 18th

Oak Ridge Boys Launching Holiday Season with New Christmas CD & Multi-City Tour

By My Country Space
Exclusive Version of Christmas Time’s A-Coming
Available at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®
 
Nashville, Tenn. (September 17, 2012) - The legendary Oak Ridge Boys will be filling the holiday season with the celebrated sounds of theirChristmas Time’s A-Coming CD (Gaither Gospel Series). The album is set to launch on September 25th. An exclusive version of the CD is now available at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, featuring two heartwarming bonus tracks that capture the meaning of the season. The masterful blend of new and traditional yuletide tunes is enhanced by the powerhouse group’s renowned four-part harmonies. The Christmas Time’s A-Coming album marks the Oaks’ sixth holiday CD. In November, the Grammy-winning group will be kicking off its storied Christmas tour of more than 20 years.
 
“The Oak Ridge Boys love Christmas music. For us, Christmas is about family, home, singing, happiness, love, kids and gifts.  But, the main thing Christmas is about is the birth of Jesus Christ; when time quit numbering backwards and started counting forward.  No other man has ever walked this Earth who reversed time. So, although we love singing the fun songs, the spiritual songs about “the birth” are very real for The Oak Ridge Boys,” says lead singer Duane Allen.
 
“We are so excited about our new album, Christmas Time’s A-Coming. As usual, we have a nice mix of songs that we are looking forward to adding to our Christmas show and tour starting in November. Once again working with the youthful acoustic driven mind of producer Ben Isaacs and our own Duane Allen, we have come up with, perhaps, our greatest Christmas collection yet,” says member Joe Bonsall.  “From classics like ‘Here Comes Santa Claus,’ ‘Joy to The World’ and the title cut to incredible brand new songs like ‘Peterbilt Sleigh,’ ‘Getting Ready For A Baby’ and ‘Glorious Impossible,’ we seriously think that folks everywhere will continue to celebrate the holidays with The Oak Ridge Boys,” he adds.
 
Christmas Time’s A-Coming will be available through retail outlets across the U.S., including iTunes and Amazon.com.
 
For more information, please visit: www.oakridgeboys.com.
 
Tracks on Christmas Time’s A-Coming
1. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
2. Peterbilt Sleigh
3. Here Comes Santa Claus
4. Christmas Time's A-Coming
5. White Christmas
6. All I Want For Christmas Is You
7. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
8. Getting Ready For A Baby
9. Joy To The World
10. Mary, Did You Know?
11. Mary Had A Little Lamb
12. Glorious Impossible
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Jul 18th

NATIONAL MUSIC COUNCIL APPOINTS THE OAK RIDGE BOYS AS OFFICIAL NATIONAL ANTHEM SINGERS

By My Country Space


PROCLAMATION ANNOUNCED DURING GRAND OLE OPRY
BY WSM’S EDDIE STUBBS

Nashville, Tenn. (July 18, 2012) – The prestigious National Music Council has appointed The Oak Ridge Boys as the official leading singers of America’s National Anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner.” The proclamation recognizes the iconic group’s contribution to the preservation of patriotic American music, their longstanding advancement of musical culture and their commitment to celebrating the global diversity of music traditions. It’s also in celebration of the Oaks’ continued service as ambassadors of American culture. Last night, WSM’s Eddie Stubbs made the announcement while introducing the group at the world renowned Grand Ole Opry.

“The Oak Ridge Boys have been global ambassadors of American music and culture for decades,” states NMC Director Dr. David Sanders. “Cultural diplomacy is more important now than ever before, and this designation is a way for us to highlight the role that musicians, creators, and artists play in bettering our nation’s relationship with the world. The singing of the Star Spangled Banner is emblematic not only of the pride we all take in our own country, but also of the appreciation and respect we have for other cultures and musical genres that have played such an important role in shaping America's own, distinctive musical voice."

Oak Ridge Boys member Duane Allen describes the appointment as a reflection of the group’s patriotic pride. “Just reading the proclamation gives me chills.  The National Music Council represents all of the major music organizations in America. The Oak Ridge Boys enjoy the privilege of leading in the singing of our National Anthem. We love to hear an entire football stadium singing it with gusto with us. Being designated is a huge honor, and we are humbled to be selected by the NMC.”

For more information, please visit: www.oakridgeboys.com.
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Jul 13th

Sail Away During the Exclusive “Oak Ridge Boys Rally at Sea” Cruise

By My Country Space
Limited Space Available for Caribbean Excursion
Hosted by Legendary Group
 
Nashville, Tenn. (July 13, 2012) -- Set sail with The Oak Ridge Boys for a 4-night voyage to the Caribbean from February 28 - March 4, 2013.  There’ll be a packed lineup of exclusive activities and special events, including 2 concerts featuring some of the group’s biggest hits, a welcome reception hosted by the Oak Ridge Boys, meet & greet session, 40th anniversary celebration and much more. Plus, there’ll be plenty of time for poolside relaxation along with other onboard happenings and entertainment.  You’ll be able to take breathtaking tours, adventurous excursions and stroll along sun-soaked beaches in Key West and Cozumel.

“Sail away with us during the Oaks’ Rally at Sea. Request and hear the songs you want to hear, ask the question you never got to ask, attend the exclusive “fans only” show where you pick the songs and learn things you never knew about the group and each individual member,” says lead singer Duane Allen. “Hear some of the inside secrets on how to make it in the music business from our legendary manager, Jim Halsey. Also, have your photo made with the Oaks on the cruise ship. There’ll even be a very special show featuring the Mighty Oaks Band,” he adds.

Member Joe Bonsall says the voyage will offer fans an experience of a lifetime. “I really believe this cruise will be the coolest thing we have ever done! We are coming up with new ideas every day on how to make this the greatest Oak Ridge Boys experience EVER for those who sail with us and, of course, there IS the Caribbean!”

The Celebrity Constellation cruise featuring the Oak Ridge Boys will depart from Miami, dock in Key West and Cozumel while navigating the deep blue sea.  Celebrity Cruises line offers impeccable service and amenities, including spa treatments, shops and casinos. It is among the top-rated in the travel industry.

Make your reservation early to ensure that you’re onboard.  For more information or to book online, please visit: www.oakridgeboys.com or call: (888) 711-7447.

Oak Ridge Boys Rally at Sea Itinerary
 
Day 1 – Thursday, February 28th
 
4:30 p.m.  Sail from Miami
 
4:30-6:00 p.m.  “Rally at Sea” Welcome Reception
 

Day 2 – Friday, March 1st

7:00 a.m.  Dock in Key West

1:30 p.m.  Sail from Key West

4:00-5:30 p.m.  Meet & Greet with The Oak Ridge Boys
Guests will have the opportunity to have their photo taken with the Oaks.

6:30 p.m.  Dinner for all “Rally at Sea” guests

9:00 p.m.  A Very Special Concert: By Request Only
There’ll be 90 minutes of entertainment as you’ve never experienced it! Guests will have the opportunity to request songs in advance.


Day 3 – Saturday, March 2nd

11:30 a.m.  Dock in Cozumel

8:30 p.m.  Sail from Cozumel

10:30 p.m.  Late Night Jam with The Mighty Oaks Band in the ship lounge.
Casual fun for everyone over 21!


Day 4 – Sunday, March 3rd

A day at sea!

10:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. 40th Anniversary Celebration
Nostalgic video reels, games and a special presentation by ORB Manager and Impresario Jim Halsey.

1:00-3:00 p.m.  ORB University: Q & A Session
Lighthearted fun and storytelling!

3:20-4:00 p.m.  Oak Ridge Boys Gospel & Country
A mini-concert of The Oak Ridge Boys’ personal gospel and
country favorites.

5:30-6:30 p.m.  “Sail Away” Farewell Reception


Day 5 – Monday, March 4th

7 a.m.  Dock in Miami

* All times are approximate and are subject to change without notice.
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Jun 12th

NEW CRACKER BARREL EXCLUSIVE CD – EDENS EDGE – DELUXE EDITION – NOW AVAILABLE

By My Country Space
The project features three exclusive songs, in addition to all 10 tracks
from the trio’s Big Machine Records’ debut album 
 
Edens Edge - Deluxe EditionLEBANON, Tenn. (June 12, 2012) – The Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® exclusive music program kicks off a sizzlin’ summer of songs with the release of Edens Edge – Deluxe Edition CD. The release includes three additional exclusive tracks and coincides with the hot newcomers’ self-titled, standard edition on Big Machine Records. The talented, Arkansas-bred trio includes lead vocalist Hannah Blaylock; harmony vocals, guitar and dobro player Dean Berner; and harmony singer, mandolin, banjo and guitar player Cherrill Green. The deluxe version is available for $11.99 at all Cracker Barrel locations and at crackerbarrel.com; the album and individual tracks are also available for download at crackerbarrel.com.
 
“On the road, we frequently find ourselves grabbing a bite to eat at Cracker Barrel and listening to some of the amazing music from their exclusive program. So, to be a part of it all now is exciting for us.  It will be a thrill for us to hear every time we walk in one of the stores across the country,” says Berner.
 
“Our connection with Cracker Barrel is as personal as it is professional,” continues Green. “There’s nothing like seeing one of their billboards when you’re hungry and knowing that it’s only a few miles to the exit and some good country cooking.”
 
“We love to connect with people through music. Having our debut album in Cracker Barrel gives us an even greater opportunity to connect with our fans in one of our favorite restaurants in the country,” added Blaylock.
 
“Music is an important part of the guest experience at Cracker Barrel,” said Julie Craig, Cracker Barrel Marketing Manager.  “Introducing guests to a talented new trio like Edens Edge is a wonderful way to expand our exclusive music program and its appeal to a variety of tastes.”
 
 Tracks on Edens Edge – Deluxe Edition:
  1.   Amen (Skip Black, Hannah Blaylock, Catt Gravitt, Gerald O'Brien)
  2.   Swingin’ Door (Terry Clayton, Brett James, Ashley Monroe)
  3.   Skinny Dippin’ (Dean Berner, Laura Veltz, Vince Melamed)
  4.   Too Good To Be True (Gordie Sampson, Hillary Lindsey, Troy Verges)
  5.   Last Supper (Hannah Blaylock, Catt Gravitt, Danny Myrick)
  6.   Feels So Real (Angelo, Hillary Lindsey, Tia Sillers)
  7.   Who Am I Drinking Tonight (Hannah Blaylock, Laura Veltz)
  8.   Liar (Andy Stochansky, Laura Veltz)
  9.   Cherry Pie (Dean Berner, Vince Melamed, Laura Veltz)
  10.   Christ Alone (Steve Smith) 

EXCLUSIVE TRACKS:
  1. Roots (Cherrill Green, Catt Gravitt, Skip Black)
  2. Little Bird (Dean Berner)
  3. Wherever I Go (Hannah Blaylock, Joy Williams, Danny Myrick, Jennifer Schott)
Just days after the release, Edens Edge will perform the new music live across the country on Rascal Flatts’CHANGED TOUR, which begins in Hartford, Conn. on June 15.

About the Cracker Barrel Exclusive Music Program
Edens Edge – Deluxe Edition is the latest in Cracker Barrel’s exclusive music program.  In May, Cracker Barrel released Ronnie Dunn’s Ronnie Dunn – Special Edition.  Dolly Parton’s An Evening With…Dollydebuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top DVD Music Videos chart in April and earned a Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Gold award. Cracker Barrel released the Gospel Side of Dailey & Vincent CD in January.  In September of 2011, The Oak Ridge Boys’ CD It’s Only Natural was released through Cracker Barrel’s exclusive music program. In July, Cracker Barrel released Jason Michael Carroll’s all-country Numbers with 11 new songs and one previous hit.  In May, Cracker Barrel released Teddy Gentry’s Best New Nashville with original music from 12 talented new artists and Randy Travis’ self-titled albumRandy Travis.  In March, Cracker Barrel released Kenny Rogers’ The Love of God, which debuted at #8 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and #2 on the Top Christian Albums chart.  In January, Cracker Barrel released The Grascals & Friends - Country Classics With A Bluegrass Spin, which debuted at #1 on Billboard magazine’s Bluegrass Albums chart and at #26 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.  In November 2010, Cracker Barrel released Smokey Robinson’s Now & Then, which debuted at #19 on Billboard magazine’s R&B chart and was nominated for an NAACP IMAGE AWARD.  September of that year saw the release of the self-titled Rodney Atkins, which included four #1 hits, and Mandy Barnett’s Winter Wonderland.  Over the last few years, Cracker Barrel has also released exclusive CDs with Craig Morgan, Wynonna, Alan Jackson, the Zac Brown Band, George Jones, Montgomery Gentry, Bill Gaither, Ricky Skaggs, Aaron Tippin, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Josh Turner, Amy Grant, Sara Evans and Charlie Daniels.

About Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store provides a friendly home-away-from-home in its old country stores and restaurants.  Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real home-style food and shopping that’s surprisingly unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America’s country heritage…all at a fair price.  The restaurant serves up delicious, home-style country food such as meatloaf and homemade chicken n’ dumplins as well as its made from scratch biscuits using an old family recipe.  The authentic old country retail store is fun to shop and offers unique gifts and self-indulgences.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. and operates 615 company-owned locations in 42 states.  Every Cracker Barrel unit is open seven days a week with hours Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.  For more information, visit crackerbarrel.com. 

About Edens Edge
Edens Edge, who melded together in 2004, were initially discovered by songwriting legend Kye Fleming through the NSAI Song Contest, Presented by CMT. The trio performed during Fleming’s Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame induction where Big Machine Label Group President & CEO Scott Borchetta took notice and signed them to Big Machine Records. Since, the threesome has profiled as one of Billboard’s “Artists to Watch in 2011” and were selected to open for three major Country tours last year – Reba, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum. For everything Edens Edge, visit edensedge.com.
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Jun 1st

CRACKER BARREL OFFERS UP THREE ADDITIONAL HELPINGS ON EDENS EDGE DEBUT ALBUM – DELUXE EDITION

By My Country Space
Free Digital Download Card for Trio’s Sassy Single, “Too Good To Be True,”
Available At All Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Locations
 
Eden's Edge LEBANON, Tenn. (June 1, 2012) – The Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® exclusive music program is set

to release a deluxe edition of hot newcomers Edens Edge’s debut album.   The release of Edens Edge - Deluxe Edition coincides with Big Machine Records’ self-titled, standard edition - both will be available beginning June 12.  The Arkansas-bred band is comprised of lead vocalist Hannah Blaylock; harmony vocals, guitar and dobro player Dean Berner; and harmony singer, mandolin, banjo and guitar player Cherrill Green. Collectively, they penned half of the songs on the project as well as three exclusive tracks for the deluxe version which will be available at all Cracker Barrel locations and at crackerbarrel.com.  This marks the first time the brand has ever released the deluxe version on the same day as the artists’ nationwide release.  
 
“Growing up in small towns, we’re huge fans of home cooking and a family-style environment. Now that we’re on the road most of the year, we often find ourselves seated at Cracker Barrels across the country. It’s so exciting that one of our favorite places has asked us to be a part of their exclusive music program and give our mutual fans an extra helping of our favorite songs,” said Green.
 
“Our working with Cracker Barrel is a perfect fit. We started pickin’ and singing music with friends and family on front porches in our home state of Arkansas. And they’re a lot like the front porches at Cracker Barrel stores that we see across the country.  Every time we stop at a Cracker Barrel it feels like home to us!” said Blaylock.
 
Beginning June 2 – and in conjunction with the launch – all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations will distribute digital download cards, while supplies last.  Each card

is redeemable for one free download of Edens Edge’s sassy new single, “Too Good to Be True.”  The song is a follow-up to their Top 20 hit,“Amen,” and exhibits the duality of Edens Edge’s musical influences and sound.
 
“The free digital download will give Cracker Barrel guests a great taste of the sound they’ll find on the upcoming Edens Edge – Deluxe Edition CD,” said Julie Craig, Cracker Barrel Marketing Manager.  “It’s a great way to enjoy a sample of what’s to come when their CD debuts in a few weeks. We hope our guests will like what they hear and then stop by to pick up the CD.”
 
“We are so thrilled fans will be able to get our new single ‘Too Good To Be True,’ on a free download card in stores before the album hits the shelves. And for those who aren’t as familiar with us, the song is a great sample of the ‘Edge’ side of Edens Edge. Fans can definitely expect to see a lot of versatility with that country roots sound to connect them all on the Edens Edge – Deluxe Edition CD,” said Berner.
 
 Tracks on Edens Edge – Deluxe Edition:
1.  Amen (Skip Black, Hannah Blaylock, Catt Gravitt, Gerald O'Brien)
2.  Swingin’ Door (Terry Clayton, Brett James, Ashley Monroe)
3.  Skinny Dippin’ (Dean Berner, Laura Veltz, Vince Melamed)
4.  Too Good To Be True (Gordie Sampson, Hillary Lindsey, Troy Verges)
5.  Last Supper (Hannah Blaylock, Catt Gravitt, Danny Myrick)
6.  Feels So Real (Angelo, Hillary Lindsey, Tia Sillers)
7.  Who Am I Drinking Tonight (Hannah Blaylock, Laura Veltz)
8.  Liar (Andy Stochansky, Laura Veltz)
9.  Cherry Pie (Dean Berner, Vince Melamed, Laura Veltz)
10.  Christ Alone (Steve Smith)
 
EXCLUSIVE TRACKS:
11.  Roots(Cherrill Green, Catt Gravitt, Skip Black)
12.  Little Bird (Dean Berner)
13.  Wherever I Go (Hannah Blaylock, Joy Williams, Danny Myrick, Jennifer Schott)
 
About Cracker Barrel 
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store provides a friendly home-away-from-home in its old country stores and restaurants.  Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real home-style food and shopping that’s surprisingly unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America’s country heritage…all at a fair price.  The restaurant serves up delicious, home-style country food such as meatloaf and homemade chicken n’ dumplins as well as its made from scratch biscuits using an old family recipe.  The authentic old country retail store is fun to shop and offers unique gifts and self-indulgences.
 
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. and operates 615 company-owned locations in 42 states.  Every Cracker Barrel unit is open seven days a week with hours Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.  For more information, visit crackerbarrel.com.
 
About Edens Edge
Edens Edge, who melded together in 2004, were initially discovered by songwriting legend Kye Fleming through the NSAI Song Contest, Presented by CMT. The trio performed during Fleming’s Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame induction where Big Machine Label Group President & CEO Scott Borchetta took notice and signed them to Big Machine Records. Since, the threesome has profiled as one of Billboard’s “Artists to Watch in 2011” and were selected to open for three major Country tours last year – Reba, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum. For everything Edens Edge, visit edensedge.com.
 
Digital Download Cards: Terms of use and Privacy Policy apply to the Edens Edge “Too Good To Be True” digital download cards and are redeemable only in the U.S., age 18 or older. Content is subject to availability.   Limit one card per person, per day in participating Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations while supplies last. Daily quantities vary per store.  Code expiration: July 8, 2012.
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May 21st

Ronnie Dunn and Cracker Barrel Ready to Serve New Music Offering

By My Country Space
Sales of Exclusive CD Ronnie Dunn – Special Edition will support Wounded Warrior Project
 
LEBANON, Tenn. – (May 21, 2012) – Country music icon Ronnie Dunn’s newest solo CD debuts today through the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® exclusive music program.  The CD, Ronnie Dunn – Special Edition, is a powerful collection of 12 songs that Dunn first released in 2011, and includes an additional two previously unreleased bonus tracks.  And because Ronnie Dunn and Cracker Barrel support America’s military personnel, a portion of the proceeds from sales of this CD will be donated to Wounded Warrior Project™.   The CD is available for $11.99 exclusively at all Cracker Barrel locations and online atcrackerbarrel.com. 
 
Twice named the BMI Country Songwriter of the year, Ronnie Dunn’s songs are known for vividly depicting real life as well as profound love.  There’s a healthy helping of each on this CD with “Cost of Livin’,” “Bleed Red,” and “Keep on Lovin’ You,” while“I Love My Country”is richly laden with patriotism.  “More than ever before, I feel as though this album gave me a chance to tell my own story through songs that mean a lot to me,” says Dunn.  “And it’s particularly gratifying because, by working with Cracker Barrel, a portion of the CD retail sales will be donated to Wounded Warrior Project.  To me, that truly makes this CD a special edition.”
 
“We’re pleased to work with Ronnie Dunn on a collection of songs we not only think will resonate with our guests, but also will support our nation’s Wounded Warriors,” said Julie Craig, Cracker Barrel Marketing Manager.  “Ronnie shares his heart and his life-learned lessons through music and the result is a very special mix of memorable songs.”
 
Tracks on Ronnie Dunn – Special Edition:
1.     I Love My Country (Previously Unreleased)
2.     Singer In A Cowboy Band
3.     I Don’t Dance
4.     Your Kind Of Love
5.     How Far To Waco
6.     Once
7.     Cost Of Livin’
8.     Bleed Red
9.     Last Love I’m Tryin’
10.  Let The Cowboy Rock
11.  I Can’t Help Myself
12.  I Just Get Lonely
13.  Love Owes Me One
14.  Keep On Lovin’ You  (Previously Unreleased)

Ronnie Dunn – Special Edition is the latest in Cracker Barrel’s exclusive music program.  During 2012, Cracker Barrel released Dolly Parton’s An Evening With...Dolly in April which debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top DVD Music Videos chart and earned a Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Gold award. Cracker Barrel released the Gospel Side of Dailey & Vincent CD in January. In September of 2011, The Oak Ridge Boys’ CD It’s Only Natural was released through Cracker Barrel’s exclusive music program. In July, Cracker Barrel released Jason Michael Carroll’s all-country Numbers with 11 new songs and one previous hit.  In May, Cracker Barrel released Teddy Gentry’s Best New Nashville with original music from 12 talented new artists and Randy Travis’ self-titled album Randy Travis.  In March of this year, Cracker Barrel released Kenny Rogers’ The Love of God, which debuted at #8 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and #2 on the Top Christian Albums chart.  In January, Cracker Barrel released The Grascals & Friends - Country Classics With A Bluegrass Spin, which debuted at #1 on Billboard magazine’s Bluegrass Albums chart and at #26 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.  In November 2010, Cracker Barrel released Smokey Robinson’s Now & Then, which debuted at #19 on Billboard magazine’s R&B chart and was nominated for an NAACP IMAGE AWARD.  September saw the release of the self-titled Rodney Atkins, which included four #1 hits, and Mandy Barnett’s Winter Wonderland.  Over the last few years, Cracker Barrel has released exclusive CDs with Craig Morgan, Wynonna, Alan Jackson, the Zac Brown Band, George Jones, Montgomery Gentry, Bill Gaither, Ricky Skaggs, Aaron Tippin, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Josh Turner, Amy Grant, Sara Evans and Charlie Daniels.

About Cracker Barrel 
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store provides a friendly home-away-from-home in its old country stores and restaurants.  Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real home-style food and shopping that’s surprisingly unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America’s country heritage…all at a fair price.  The restaurant serves up delicious, home-style country food such as meatloaf and homemade chicken n’ dumplins as well as its made from scratch biscuits using an old family recipe.  The authentic old country retail store is fun to shop and offers unique gifts and self-indulgences.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. and operates 615 company-owned locations in 42 states.  Every Cracker Barrel unit is open seven days a week with hours Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.  For more information, visit crackerbarrel.com.

About Ronnie Dunn  
Ronnie Dunn was born in Coleman, Texas to a hard living, truck driving, country music singing father and a conservative church going mother. Dunn navigated a winding road that led him from West Texas to New Mexico, Arkansas and Oklahoma and through 13 schools in 12 years. Music was about the only constant in life. In 1990 Dunn moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Nashville and was introduced by Arista Records label head, Tim Dubois, to Kix Brooks. Since their initial pairing in 1990, Brooks & Dunn have been at the top of the country music singles charts 23 times with songs like “Brand New Man,”“Boot Scootin Boogie,” “You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone,” “My Maria,” “Only In America,”and “Red Dirt Road.”  They are the industry's most award-winning duo and have been named Entertainers of the Year four times. They have gathered 20 Country Music Association Awards and 28 Academy of Country Music Awards; more than any other artist in ACM history recently surpassing the legendary Merle Haggard in 2005. With their exceedingly popular tours and more than 30 million records sold, Brooks & Dunn dominated the music industry consistently through the fall of 2009 when they mutually decided to pursue solo careers. With a monumental farewell tour in 2010, the Last Rodeo Tour, Brooks and Dunn said goodbye to their fans as a duo and welcomed in the new chapter of their careers as solo artists. Dunn debuted his self-titled solo album in 2011 that launched the Top 10 “Bleed Red,”Top 20 “Cost of Livin’,”and most recent single, “Let The Cowboy Rock.”  He has twice been named BMI Country Songwriter of the year. He has received 23 BMI Million Airplay Awards for songs written that have attained one million or more radio airplay status.  For more information, visitwww.ronniedunn.com.

About Wounded Warrior Project
The mission of Wounded Warrior Project™(WWP) is to honor and empower wounded warriors. WWP’s purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. To get involved and learn more, visit woundedwarriorproject.org.
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May 7th

The Oak Ridge Boys among Star-Studded Lineup CMA Music Festival at LP Field

By My Country Space
Jam Packed Week Also Includes Riverfront Show,
Country Music Hall of Fame Event & Fan Fair Hall Signing
 
The Oak Ridge BoysNashville, TN (May 7, 2012) -- Grammy Award winning group, The Oak Ridge Boys, will deliver the National Anthem as part of the Nightly Concerts at LP Field during the CMA Music Festival on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 7:45 p.m.  Prominently known as "Singers of the Anthem," the country legends were proclaimed the official National Anthem Singers by the National Association of Music Educators National Anthem Project from 2005-2010.

“It is an honor to be invited by the CMA Music Festival to sing the National Anthem at LP Field.  The Boys are very active in the Festival this year, and have been part of every Festival and Fan Fair since the very first one,” says lead singer Duane Allen.

Oak Ridge Boys member Joe Bonsall adds, “The CMA Music Festival has not only become Nashville's biggest yearly event, but country music is now bigger and stronger than it has ever been. We feel like we have placed some stones on the mountain, but the artists of today have reached higher than ever before to take country music to amazing heights of artistry and performance. We are all thrilled to stand with them at CMA Music Fest once again.”

This year’s 4-day event will take place on Thursday, June 7th through Sunday, June 10th in Downtown Nashville. The powerhouse group will be featured at various performances, host a special signing at the Country Music Hall of Fame, and appear at Fan Fair Hall in celebration of the CMA Music Festival and the group’s current CD, It’s Only Natural, released through Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®.  These events follow the Opry members’ recent performance at the grand opening celebration of the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City which generated global headlines.

The Oak Ridge Boys are touring across the U.S. this year, including headlining additional casino shows in Las Vegas.  Fans should also be on the lookout for new CD releases such as the highly anticipated country/gospel album Back Home Again scheduled to launch on May 22nd as well as a Christmas project.

For more information on concerts and CMA Music Festival events featuring the Oaks, please visit:www.oakridgeboys.com.
 
The Oak Ridge Boys 
2012 CMA Music Festival Week Performances & Events
 
Tuesday, June 5th
Opry Performances
Grand Ole Opry House
7:00 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
 
Wednesday, June 6th
In-store Signing Session
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
3:00 p.m. 
 
Friday, June 8th
Riverfront Performance
Chevrolet Riverfront Stage
11:45 a.m.
 
Signing Session
AT&T U-verse Fan Fair Hall with Cisco Technology 
(Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Booth)
Nashville Convention Center
2:00 p.m.
 
National Anthem Performance
LP Field
7:45 p.m.
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Apr 16th

Oak Ridge Boys Member Brings Patriotic Pages of G.I. Joe & Lillie to Cracker Barrel

By My Country Space


Celebrated Book on Bravery, Commitment and Sacrifice Now on Sale
 
Nashville, TN (April 16, 2012) – Joe Bonsall of The Oak Ridge Boys has released his best-selling book, G.I. Joe & Lillie: Remembering a Life of Love and Loyalty, at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®. This moving account of his parents, Joe and Lillie Bonsall is a powerful story of patriotism, bravery, deep commitment, and unmovable faith.
 
The Grammy-winning singer says the project will enable him to further share the legacy of the inspiring publication which symbolizes the essence and core values of America.  “I am honored beyond words that Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is now carrying my G.I. Joe & Lillie book. Along with all of these years of singing with The Oak Ridge Boys, writing this book has been a highlight of my life and its constant success has been downright incredible,” he says.  “I think the reason people love this book is that so many folks from the Greatest Generation lived the same or, at least, very similar story,” Bonsall adds.
 
He describes having G.I. Joe & Lillie at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® as truly meaningful and relevant. “Our great Veterans who gave so much for our freedom are always there eating at Cracker Barrel because they know that this is a company that cares about them deeply as does ALL of Middle America. I know I do... that is why I wrote this book. A story that honors my parents and their service to America,” the Grand Ole Opry member explains.
 
Previously, Joe Bonsall wrote a song in honor of his parents, both members of the U.S. military during World War II. The Oak Ridge Boys took part in a patriotic television show which was directed and produced by Sherman Halsey. During the performance, they sang the song, G.I. Joe & Lillie, as a tribute to Bonsall’s parents, shortly after their passing. A video of the performance was uploaded to YouTube by a fan, creating headlines and generating more than 2.8 million views at: youtube.com/watch?v=8lQk27hPzZs.

A critically-acclaimed author, Joe Bonsall has had articles featured in many publications. Books he’s written include From My Perspective, Molly the Cat children’s book series, The Oak Ridge Boys: An American Journey,  and An Inconvenient Christmas. For additional information, please visit his personal website at: www.JosephSBonsall.com.  Get latest updates and details on The Oak Ridge Boys, by visiting:www.oakridgeboys.com. 

Excerpt from G.I. Joe & Lillie Now Available at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®
‘The good soldier who fought the war and the woman who loved him is a story as old as time itself. As we approach the uncertainties of the future, it is good to know that this kind of love, faith, and dedication does exist. Yes, I believe it does and, yes, I believe it always will. The key word here is ‘faith’ — faith in God, faith in country, faith in each other.” - Joseph S. Bonsall
 
About Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® provides a friendly home-away-from-home in its old country stores and restaurants.  Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real home-style food and shopping that’s surprisingly unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America’s country heritage… all at a fair price.  The restaurant serves up delicious, home-style country food such as meatloaf and homemade chicken n’ dumplins as well as its made from scratch biscuits using an old family recipe.  The authentic old country retail store is fun to shop and offers unique gifts and self-indulgences.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. and operates 612 company-owned locations in 42 states.  Every Cracker Barrel unit is open seven days a week with hours Sunday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.  For more information, visit: www.crackerbarrel.com
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Apr 11th

CRACKER BARREL’S EXCLUSIVE DOLLY PARTON DVD/CD DEBUTS AT #2 ON BILLBOARD’S TOP DVD MUSIC VIDEOS CHART

By My Country Space
Thousands of Fans Spend An Evening With…Dolly
 
Lebanon, Tenn. (April 11, 2012) – Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® and

country music superstar Dolly Parton are pleased to celebrate the #2 debut of the DVD/CD An Evening With…Dolly on Billboard’s Top DVD Music Videos Chart (week ending April 6, 2012). The first-ever Cracker Barrel two-disc set is available for $11.99 exclusively at all Cracker Barrel locations and online at crackerbarrel.com.
 
“I’m thrilled that this DVD and CD set has been welcomed so warmly,” said Dolly.  “While I was performing in front of the sold-out audience at the O2 arena in London for that concert, I could feel the energy and excitement of the fans and I was able to send it back to them in the songs I sang that night.  Sharing them through the Cracker Barrel exclusive music program was a natural way to continue the excitement of that concert experience.  Cracker Barrel fans are the same wonderful people who are my fans.”
 
“Working with Dolly for a second time has been has been doubly exciting,” said Julie Craig, Cracker Barrel Marketing Manager.  “It’s the first time we have released a two-disc set, and together they are just jam-packed with music including some of Dolly’s biggest hits, on stage entertainment, and down-home conversations with Dolly.  The DVD offers a rare look behind the scenes at one of Dolly’s concert tours and complements the CD beautifully.”
 
An Evening With...Dolly CD Track Listing:
1.  Two Doors Down
2.  Jolene
3.  Coat of Many Colors
4.  Only Dreaming
5.  Little Sparrow
6.  The Grass is Blue
7.  Do I Ever Cross Your Mind
8.  Here You Come Again
9.  Islands in the Stream
10.  9 to 5
11.  I Will Always Love You
12.  Shattered Image* - previously unreleased live bonus track
13.  My Tennessee Mountain Home* - previously unreleased live bonus track
 
 An Evening With...Dolly DVD Track Listing:
1.  Two Doors Down
2.  Jolene
3.  Backwoods Barbie
4.  Coat of Many Colors
5.  Only Dreamin’
6.  Better Get to Livin’
7.  Shinola
8.   Little Sparrow
9.   The Grass is Blue
10.  Do I Ever Cross Your Mind
11.  Here You Come Again
12.  Islands in the Stream
13.  9 to 5
14.  I Will Always Love You
15.  Jesus and Gravity
 
An Evening With….Dolly is the latest in Cracker Barrel’s exclusive music program.  In January, Cracker Barrel released the Gospel Side of Dailey & Vincent CD. In September of 2011, The Oak Ridge Boys’ CDIt’s Only Natural was released through Cracker Barrel’s exclusive music program. In July, Cracker Barrel released Jason Michael Carroll’s all-country Numbers with 11 new songs and one previous hit.  In May, Cracker Barrel released Teddy Gentry’s Best New Nashville with original music from 12 talented new artists and Randy Travis’ self-titled album Randy Travis.  In March of this year, Cracker Barrel released Kenny Rogers’ The Love of God, which debuted at #8 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and #2 on the Top Christian Albums chart.  In January, Cracker Barrel released The Grascals & Friends - Country Classics With A Bluegrass Spin, which debuted at #1 on Billboard magazine’s Bluegrass Albums chart and at #26 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.  In November 2010, Cracker Barrel released Smokey Robinson’sNow & Then, which debuted at #19 on Billboard magazine’s R&B chart and was nominated for an NAACP IMAGE AWARD.  September saw the release of the self-titled Rodney Atkins, which included four #1 hits, and Mandy Barnett’s Winter Wonderland.  Over the last few years, Cracker Barrel has released exclusive CDs with Craig Morgan, Wynonna, Alan Jackson, the Zac Brown Band, George Jones, Montgomery Gentry, Bill Gaither, Ricky Skaggs, Aaron Tippin, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Josh Turner, Amy Grant, Sara Evans and Charlie Daniels.
 
About Cracker Barrel 
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store provides a friendly home-away-from-home in its old country stores and restaurants.  Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real home-style food and shopping that’s surprisingly unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America’s country heritage…all at a fair price.  The restaurant serves up delicious, home-style country food such as meatloaf and homemade chicken n’ dumplins as well as its made from scratch biscuits using an old family recipe.  The authentic old country retail store is fun to shop and offers unique gifts and self-indulgences.
 
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. and operates 612 company-owned locations in 42 states.  Every Cracker Barrel unit is open seven days a week with hours Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.  For more information, visit crackerbarrel.com.
 
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Apr 4th

DOLLY PARTON PROMOTING NEW CRACKER BARREL EXCLUSIVE PROJECT “AN EVENING WITH… DOLLY” WITH UPCOMING TELEVISION APPEARANCES

By My Country Space

An Evening With... DollyNashville, TN (April 4, 2012) – Country music Icon DOLLY PARTONjust released her latest project, “An Evening with… Dolly”, which is a two-disc DVD/CD set available exclusively at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations. 

The double-disc set includes live performances of Dolly’s biggest hits, including 9 to 5, Jolene, Coat of Many Colors, Here You Come Again,Islands in the Stream, and I Will Always Love You, among others.  The package retails for $11.99 and is also available online atwww.crackerbarrel.com.

In support of this release, you can catch Dolly appear on the following television programs over the next few weeks:

Tomorrow (4/5), Dolly will appear on Nightline on ABC during theirPlaylist segment as well as Inside Edition.

Friday April 6th, catch Dolly online for a special one-on-one question and answer session withBillboard.com as well as on the entertainment news magazine show EXTRA!

Saturday, April 7th, Dolly sits down with Rebecca Jarvis on CBS This Morning and Katie Cook for CMT Insider.

On Wednesday, April 11th Dolly will be featured on the mid-day syndicated The Better Show.

On Saturday, April 14th Dolly sits down with Governor Huckabee for Fox News Channel’s HUCKABEE.  The show will re-air on Sunday,  April 15th.

In the coming weeks, Dolly Parton will also appear on ABC’s The Revolution with Tim Gunn, The Dr. Steve Show, Lifetime Television’s national morning show The Balancing Act, among others.

For more information on Dolly Parton, please visit www.dollypartonmusic.net

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