The Grascals will premiere “Keep on Walkin’” today on XM 14 Bluegrass Junction with Kyle Cantrell.

Nashville, Tenn. — The Grascals will unleash their latest CD, Keep on Walkin’ today, July 1 on XM Satellite Radio Channel 14/Bluegrass Junction at 4:00 P.M. eastern time. Terry Eldredge, Terry Smith and Aaron McDaris of The Grascals will join Kyle Cantrell in the studio for the debut of their latest Rounder CD Keep on Walkin’ which will be released July 15. The program will also be re-aired in case you miss the premiere broadcast.

Full broadcast schedule:

• Tuesday, July 1 – 4:00 pm (world premiere)
• Friday, July 4 – 12:00 noon
• Sunday, July 6 - 10:00 am
• Wednesday, July 9 – 8:00 pm
• Friday, July 11 – 12:00 midnight (technically Saturday)
• Tuesday, July 15 – 9:00 am

** All times are Eastern**

Also, as reminder, if you preorder this CD by Monday, July 14 (which you can do by visiting www.Rounder.com, www.grascals.com, or www.myspace.com/thegrascals) you will be automatically entered to win a Takamine guitar. Keep On Walkin’ is also available in a limited-edition, vinyl pressing for any collectors or folks that just still love an album.

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Wednesday, September 26, 2007 – XM will be the new satellite radio home of the Grand Ole Opry beginning in October. Beginning with the Opry’s 82nd Birthday Bash October 20. XM will feature the live Friday and Saturday night performances plus the Tuesday Night Opry.

Eddie Stubbs

XM also will offer classic broadcasts of the renowned country music show, archival performances and “The Eddie Stubbs Show,” which is hosted by regular Opry announcer Eddie Stubbs.

Recognized as the preeminent showcase for country & bluegrass music, the Grand Ole Opry debuted on the radio airwaves in 1925 on Nashville’s 650 AM WSM and can still be heard on its flagship station.

“We are pleased that XM listeners will now be able to experience the Opry’s brand of entertainment every week,” said Steve Buchanan, Gaylord Entertainment senior vice president. “Airing on XM provides Opry fans throughout the country a new way to tune in to the show and presents the Opry to an audience that may have not yet discovered this uniquely American experience.”

The country hits channel “Nashville” (XM 11) will feature live Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday night performances (Tuesdays at 8 p.m. eastern; Fridays at 9 p.m. eastern; Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. eastern and 10:30 p.m. eastern;). Encore broadcasts of new Opry episodes will air on XM’s classic country music channel America (XM 10) at 10 a.m. eastern every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, along with archival Opry broadcasts. Many individual performances recorded live on the Opry stage will also be featured on XM’s other country music channels, including Willie’s Place (XM 13), Bluegrass Junction (XM 14), Highway 16 (XM 16), and U.S. Country (XM 17).

XM will also add “The Eddie Stubbs Show” to the XM programming lineup. The popular WSM program is hosted by Eddie Stubbs, a regular announcer for the Grand Ole Opry, award-winning country music DJ, and respected country music historian. “The Eddie Stubbs Show” will premiere later this fall on XM 10.

The arrival of the Opry to XM coincides with XM’s Country Music Month celebration, featuring the company’s month-long showcase of country music programming throughout October. Highlights include original music specials featuring Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Brooks & Dunn, Jack Ingram, Kris Kristofferson and Bill Anderson and exclusive programming, including broadcast of the Big State Festival from the Texas World Speedway.

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Marty Stuart

Marty Stuart will host a new show on XM satellite radio starting next month. Debuting Friday, Oct. 5, “Marty Stuart’s American Odyssey” will expose fans to a broad range of American music, including traditional country, blues, rockabilly, bluegrass, gospel and rock songs. “American Odyssey” will be an amazing adventure inside the musical walls of our cities. It’s theater and radio has always been great theater to me; I knew XM was where it belonged,” said Stuart. “This will be a journey through America with a big smile.”

“It’s a real honor to add “Marty Stuart’s American Odyssey” to the roster of XM original music series. With seven dedicated country music channels, original programming that connects country fans with their favorite artists, our announcement today further demonstrates our commitment to country all year long.”Eric Logan, Executive Vice President of Programming, XM

Each hour-long episode of “Marty Stuart’s American Odyssey” will focus on a different part of the country and bring the region’s musical sounds and stories to life through informal interviews with local musicians, stories, guests and a regular cast of studio and touring musicians.

New episodes of “Marty Stuart’s American Odyssey,” will air on Fridays at 8 a.m. ET on XM’s classic country channel “America” (XM 10) and will also be available all day every Friday on “XMX” (XM 2), a recently launched channel that provides fans with XM’s most popular original music programming all in one place.

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