Montgomery Gentry, Charley Pride and Neal McCoy Added to Second Session of CMA Celebrity Close-Up Series At 2007 CMA Music Festival

Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ CMA) - Former CMA Vocal Duo of the Year Montgomery Gentry; Country Music Hall of Fame member Charley Pride; and fan favorite Neal McCoy (who got his start as an opening act for Pride have been added to the second session of the popular CMA Celebrity Close Up Series Thursday, June 7 (4:00-5:30 PM/CT). The series, which is presented by Great American Country (GAC), gives fans an in-depth glimpse into an artist's life and personality with GAC personality Lorianne Crook as moderator.

As previously announced, the first session Thursday, June 7 (1:30 - 3:15 PM) will feature Platinum artists Trace Adkins, Terri Clark and Josh Turner. Both sessions will be held at the historic Ryman Auditorium and taped by GAC for a future television broadcast by the sane name on the Country Music-themed cable network.

The CMA Celebrity Close Up was created to provide another avenue for artist/fan interaction - a signature element of the CMA Music Festival. The CMA Celebrity Close Up series is a separately ticketed event. Tickets are $12 in advance or $17 the day of the event. They can be purchased by calling 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378). Fans can also visit www.ticketmaster.com or stop by the Ryman Auditorium Box Office to purchase tickets.

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