XM Satellite Radio, the nation’s leading satellite radio service with
more than 6.5 million subscribers, announced today that country music
legend Willie Nelson will join XM to launch "Willie’s Place" (XM 13),
XM’s traditional country music channel, formerly known as "Hank’s
Place." In his new role as "proprietor" of "Willie’s Place," Nelson
will provide creative direction for the channel, as well as contribute
exclusive programming to "Willie’s Place" and other XM commercial-free
music channels. "Willie’s Place" will begin broadcasting July 10.

"I’ve been a fan of XM and Hank’s Place since the very beginning.
They put a lot of thought and hard work into making the channel sound
as good as it does, so I feel privileged to be a part of it," said
Willie Nelson.

"It’s an honor to have an American music icon like Willie Nelson
take the reins of our traditional country music channel," said Eric
Logan, executive vice president of programming, XM Satellite Radio.
"Like the channel itself, Willie embodies the heart and soul of country
music. His involvement further underscores XM’s commitment to country
music nationwide with the most country channels and innovative content
for country fans."

In addition to changing the channel name, XM is building new studios
for "Willie’s Place" in Carl’s Corner, TX, located in the Willie
Nelson’s BioDiesel Truck Stop. "Willie’s Place" will begin broadcasting
live from Carl’s Corner in 2007.

"Willie will be a great addition to the channel and I know we’ll
have a great time down in Carl’s Corner," said Eddie Kilroy, on-air
personality for Hank’s Place.

This announcement comes just a few days in advance of Willie
Nelson’s Annual Fourth of July Picnic concert. XM will air Willie’s
legendary concert, now in its 33rd year, on its progressive country
channel X Country (XM 12) Tuesday, July 4 from 12 noon until 12
midnight ET. XM on-air hosts Jessie Scott and Eddie Kilroy will
broadcast live from the concert site at the historic Fort Worth
Stockyards.

In addition to Willie Nelson and the Family, other artists scheduled
to appear include: Kris Kristofferson, David Allen Coe, Ray Price,
Billy Joe Shaver, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Leon
Russell, Randy Rogers Band, Harmonic Tribe, Shooter Jennings, Paula
Nelson, Noel Haggard, Folk Uke, Stoney LaRue, Titty Bingo, Johnny Bush,
Del Castillo, Bonnie Bishop, Pauline Reese, The Mothertruckers, The
Geezinslaws, James Hand, Freddy Powers and Bill McDavid, No Justice,
Jimmy Lee Jones, Mike Graham and Heather Myles.

About XM Satellite Radio

XM is America’s number one satellite radio service with more than
6.5 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in
Washington, DC, New York City, the Country Music Hall of Fame in
Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM’s 2006 lineup includes more than
170 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: the most
commercial-free music channels, sports, talk, comedy, children’s and
entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and weather
information.

XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data
services for the automobile market through partnerships with General
Motors, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan and Porsche, is available in
more than 140 different vehicle models for 2006. XM’s industry-leading
products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide.
For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships,
please visit http://www.xmradio.com.

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Allan has been bringing the house down each
night out on the road with Rascal Flatts when he sings his new Top 10 single
"Life Ain’t Always Beautiful." The crowd rushes to the front of the house
as Allan walks down the catwalk and sits on the edge of the stage to be
closer to his fans. Flash bulbs light up the crowd as they scramble to get
a shot of the singer while singing the words back to him in chorus.

The crowd makes it clear night after night as he sings the song…they let
him know that he is singing their song, their anthem and that he is thei
guy. That this is his moment. A moment that is 10 years, 5 million albums,
3 #1’s and 12 top 10 hits in the making.

Gary Allan has long been critically acclaimed, considered one of the top
vocalists in town. For years he’s packed rabid fans into sold out venues
across the country. He has released back to back #1 hits at radio and back
to back to back platinum albums. All with a quiet calm and confidence that
comes from knowing who you are and being unwilling to bend an inch to adhere
to someone else’s standard.

A modern day trailblazer that dances to the beat of his own drum, Allan
knows that a slow, steady burn is the key to longevity. He has encountered
personal pitfalls that would bring lesser artists to a full stop, yet Allan
gets back up and continues the climb. No, "life ain’t always
beautiful…but it’s a beautiful ride."
And for Gary Allan, it’s a ride strait to the top.

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He released his newest CD, My Life, this week. The CD includes his smash-hit “Local Girls.”

To purchase your copy or to listen to the CD, click here.

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Joining Worley at the centerpiece concert event are Superstar Vocal Group and 4 times CMA Vocal Group of the Year, “Diamond Rio ” , former TNN/Music City News Country Awards Entertainer of the Year, “Neal McCoy”, beautiful and talented singer/songwriter, “Rebecca Lynn Howard” and singer/actor “John Corbett” (Sex
and the City, My Big Fat Greek Wedding). The annual event will be held
September 15 – 16, 2006 at Pickwick Landing State Park Resort in Hardin
County , TN

In addition to the concert, the Tennessee River Run consists of a
Celebrity Golf Tournament, a Celebrity Bass Fishing Tournament, a
Celebrity Catfish Fishing Tournament, a Boat Poker Run, a Motorcycle
Poker Run, a 5k Run, a Celebrity Live Auction and an Arts and Crafts
Fair.

The event benefits the Darryl Worley Foundation, Inc .,
organized as a 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation, to help serve the
needs of Hardin and McNairy Counties in West Tennessee, the surrounding
areas of West Tennessee, Northeastern Mississippi and Northwestern
Alabama, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , Le Bonheur Children’s
Medical Center , Ayers Children’s Medical Center and the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation.

“It is hard to believe that we are celebrating our 5th year,” shares
Worley. “So much good has and will continue to come out of the
Tennessee River Run. I am so proud of this community who all share the
vision of lifting up people who are in need and have no other place to
turn. Their efforts and more importantly their hearts are evident in
this event.”

TRR 2005 raised in excess of $125,000, which in part provided the
funds for the establishment of the Darryl Worley Outpatient
Chemotherapy Clinic at Hardin Medical Center and through the American
Red Cross provided aid to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

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During the special day, participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill
& Chill locations in North America will donate proceeds from every
Blizzard sold to Children’s Miracle Network. (Westwood One)

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Mr. Willis is
the former Vice President and General Manager, Worldwide for Country
Music Television and CMT Europe, long-time General Counsel for The
Nashville Network, and former Executive Vice President of mPhase
Technologies, which in conjunction with the Georgia Tech Research
Institute developed the first system to deliver cable television over
copper telephone lines. He is also the founder and owner of American
Music Channel, a broadband music video network which will continue to
operate under his direction.

Southern Entertainment Television, based in Venice, Florida, currently
produces and distributes the Southern Gospel Channel, the Black Gospel
Channel, the Bluegrass Channel, and BluesWax2, The Blues Channel.  The
company also has plans to launch a Classic Country channel in third
quarter 2006.  

"Hal Willis has an impeccable reputation in both the cable television
industry and the music business, as well as an extraordinary track
record as an entrepreneur.  He has all of the skills necessary to take
our business to the next level, and I am absolutely ecstatic that he
has agreed to join us.  We have been discussing his joining SET for
several years, and fortunately the timing finally worked out for both
of us."

Mr. Willis received a J.D. degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1978, and was elected to The Order Of The Coif, the highest academic honor awarded to American law students.  Previously he earned a B.S. in Business Administration, With Highest Honors,
from the University of Tennessee.  He will continue to be based out of
his Brentwood, TN office while traveling to and from Florida regularly.

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