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CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE® ADDS AARON TIPPIN TO EXCLUSIVE MUSIC COLLECTION
Exclusive CD release honors fatherhood and the impact Aaron’s father had in his life


LEBANON, TENN. (April 24, 2008) – Building on its reputation as a welcome home for country music artists, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. will be the exclusive home of Aaron Tippin’s newest CD entitled He Believed.  On sale at all Cracker Barrel locations beginning May 6, He Believed features six classic tracks and six recently recorded songs, including the title song which is Aaron’s incredibly moving tribute to his father.

“Although this CD is dedicated to my Dad, I hope it speaks to everyone who has had a mentor like he was to me,” says Tippin.  “I am grateful to Cracker Barrel for believing in me and this music.  I am honored to partner up with Cracker Barrel on this project that is so dear to my heart.”

Similar to his previous #1 hit records, Aaron and his wife, Thea, wrote several of the recently recorded songs on this record, including He Believed.  The song is a touching story inspired by the unexpected death of Aaron’s father in 2005.  The lyrics powerfully describe the emotional connection between Aaron and his father who was also his best friend and mentor.  He Believed also features six of Aaron’s top recordings including: Working Man’s PHD, Whole Lotta Love On The Line and I Got It Honest.

“Cracker Barrel is pleased to work with an artist who shares our opinion that integrity and being of service to others is important,” says Peter Keiser, Cracker Barrel’s Vice President of Marketing.  “This approach is summed up in the title of his hit song, ‘You've Got To Stand For Something,’ and working with Aaron on this very special CD project has been an honor and a pleasure.”

Available May 6 at all Cracker Barrel locations and online at crackerbarrel.com, He Believed is a powerful addition to Cracker Barrel’s growing collection of authentic country music.  In the last year, Cracker Barrel has released exclusive recordings by Alabama, Lonestar, Josh Turner and Merle Haggard.

JOE DIFFIE Signs with The Bobby Roberts Company, Inc.

Country Music sensation Joe Diffie has signed with The Bobby Roberts Company, Inc. for exclusive Booking Representation.

Career highlights for Joe Diffie include 12 #1 Hits, over 20 top 10 hits, two platinum albums, 2 gold albums, a CMA with George Jones, a Grammy, and the Humanitarian Award. Joe's song "Home" was the first debut country music single to go to #1 and the first country music single to top the charts of all major-music business magazines simultaneously.

His list of hits includes "If You Want Me To", "If The Devil Danced In Empty Pockets", "New Way To Light Up An Old Flame", "Third Rock From The Sun", "Ships That Don't Come In", "Prop Me Up Beside The Jukebox", "Bigger Than The Beatles", "Pickup Man", "John Deere Green", "Tougher Than Nails", and more. He has recorded hits with Mary Chapin-Carpenter such as "Not To Much To Ask" and received a CMA for Vocal Event of the Year with George Jones on "I Don't Need Your Rocking Chair."

For information on Booking Joe Diffie, please contact The Bobby Roberts Company at 615-859-8899
###ATThe Bobby Roberts Company is pleased to announce the signing of Aaron Tippin, for Exclusive Booking Representation.

Aaron Tippin made his reputation with numerous top 10 records such as, ''Working Man's Ph.D.,'' ''Kiss This,'' ''You've Got to Stand for Something'' and ''There Ain't Nothing Wrong with the Radio.''
Aaron is known throughout America as one of the hardest working men in country music

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COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU.... - Feb 1st, 07
In March, BRC clients Ray Price and Merle Haggard join Willie Nelson, on a 20 day tour across America, promoting their new album together, appropriately titled "Last of the Breed".

The tour stops in cities such as, Las Vegas, Dallas, Nashville, Chicago and New York City. This legendary tour will mark the first time these three icons have shared the stage!

ARTIST HIGHLIGHTS - Feb 1st, 07
Daryle Singletary's new album "From the Heart" on Shanachie Records, will be released February 27th.......

Speaking of Shanachie Records, they have also recently signed long time BRC Client Confederate Railroad

Gary Lewis & The Playboys have been booked back at the beautiful Ramada Plantation House in Plant City, Florida, for New Years Eve 2007.

Sammy Kershaw is enjoying the #6 Video spot on GAC's Top 20 Countdown!!

Felix Cavaliere's Rascals, Mark Farner and the Classic Rock All Stars are burning up the road with their Rock and Roll shows.......

It looks like Highway 101 has something new to sing about.....like being reunited with singer Nikki Nelson. Welcome back Nikki..... You don't want to miss Highway 101...

John Anderson Is Initiated Into Nashville's Famed MuzikMafia - Nov 29th, 06
NASHVILLE, TN - November 29, 2006 - The brothers and sisters of Nashville's MuzikMafia named their newest member during last night's electrifying Tuesday night jam session. Godfathers John Rich and Big Kenny welcomed their "honky tonk hero" Raybaw/Warner Bros. Records recording artist and country music icon John Anderson into the family. In front of a SRO crowd at Nashville's Mercy Lounge, The Mafia presented John Anderson with a declaration and a Diamond Dave original ring signifying the event. After the heartfelt presentation John Anderson took to the stage and rocked the house like only he can. He performed a set of his major hits and selections from his upcoming release Easy Money.

Moving on up... - Jul 14th, 06
Greetings to you all from the staff of BRC. Summer is upon us and great things are happening! Including our big move.