Neal McCoy is a Karl Rove favorite!

NASHVILLE, TN. (www.nealmccoy.com) - USA Today reported today (page 2D) that multi-platinum and award winning country music dynamo Neal McCoy is "one of the favorite performers of Karl Rove, Bush's chief political adviser." McCoy is a lead entertainer at tonight's 2005 "Black Tie & Boots Inaugural Ball" happening at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The legendary Black Tie & Boots gala is one of the hottest events during inaugural week. Over 10,000 guests are expected tonight. Other entertainers scheduled to perform include Lyle Lovett, Asleep at the Wheel, Sara Evans and Clay Walker, among others.

McCoy has a special relationship with President Bush and the White House. McCoy has been a White House guest on several occasions, including state house dinners and a recent luncheon where he was honored for his service to veterans. In June, Rove's office invited Neal to serve as part of a presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, of the Republic of the Philippines.

Audiences throughout North America and beyond have been won over by Neal McCoy's live shows. No other entertainer matches his mix of warmth, humor, and willingness to try everything and anything to make sure that the crowd gets its money's worth. They've reciprocated by voting him - twice - "Entertainer of the Year" in the fan-driven TNN/Music City News Poll, buying more than five million of his albums (including three platinum and one gold), and sending five of his singles to the top of the charts.
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