SONY BMG's Strategic Marketing Group to Release Patriotic Country(TM) 2 on June 14th

SONY BMG's Strategic Marketing Group to Release Patriotic Country(TM) 2 on June 14th

The CD comes out on Flag Day and raises awareness for the Armed Services YMCA

Helping Americans Celebrate Flag Day & Fourth of July Patriotic Country(TM) 2 -- American Music for American Heroes

NEW YORK, May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The SONY BMG Strategic Marketing Group announces the June 14th release of Patriotic Country(TM) 2, the follow-up to 2004's popular debut, Patriotic Country(TM). This CD provides a multitude of dynamic patriotic songs from popular country artists. It serves the dual purpose of providing entertainment for any country music fan as well as raising awareness for the Armed Services YMCA, a charity supporting the families of junior enlisted military personnel.

Patriotic Country(TM) 2 features 17 popular, patriotic-themed songs from today's hottest stars and the legends of country music. Patriotic Country(TM) 2 is filled with chart topping favorites including Alabama's "Down Home" and Darryl Worley's "Have You Forgotten," both of which rose to #1 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Other songs such as Buddy Jewell's "Sweet Southern Comfort" and Aaron Tippin's "You've Got to Stand for Something" have topped the Billboard Hot Country Recurrent Chart. American music for American heroes, Patriotic Country(TM) 2 is an uplifting project, helping to unite the nation behind a vital, common cause: support for our troops and military families.

Artists appearing on Patriotic Country(TM) 2 are thrilled to be involved with this important national project.

Aaron Tippin says, "We are so blessed in America. Here's a nice way to say thank you to the people who guarantee our freedom, and to remember the enormous sacrifices their families make."

John Conlee, who dedicates "They Also Serve" to the CD, agrees. "I feel so strongly about this. We have to do everything we can to support the families of our men and women in uniform."

"June 14th is Flag Day. We could not think of a more appropriate day to make Patriotic Country(TM) 2 available to the public. Patriotic Country(TM) 2 is a great way for Americans to let everybody know how deeply they believe in this country," states Joe DiMuro, Executive Vice President/General Manager SONY BMG Strategic Marketing Group.

In addition to helping Americans remember the sacrifices our troops make every day, Patriotic Country(TM) 2 will raise awareness of the Armed Services YMCA. S. Frank Gallo, RADM USN (Ret.), National Executive Director of the Armed Services YMCA explains, "The Armed Services YMCA works tirelessly to enrich the lives of the families of junior enlisted military personnel. We are proud to be involved in this incredible effort, and are delighted to have the support and enthusiasm of all Americans who seek new ways to show their appreciation for our young men and women in uniform." The Armed Services YMCA has branches located on or near 34 U.S. military installations around the world and serves more than 450,000 people each year.

Patriotic Country(TM) 2 Track List:

1. Tracy Lawrence -- IF THE WORLD HAD A FRONT PORCH
2. Montgomery Gentry -- You Do Your Thing
3. Darryl Worley -- Have You Forgotten
4. Chely Wright -- THE Bumper of my SUV
5. Hank Williams Jr. -- A Country Boy Can Survive
6. Willie Nelson -- Living In the Promiseland
7. Lonestar -- Somebody's Someone
8. Phil Vassar -- This Is God
9. Buddy Jewell -- Sweet Southern Comfort
10. Aaron Tippin -- You've Got To Stand For Something
11. Merle Haggard -- Okie From Muskogee
12. Oak Ridge Boys -- American Made
13. Billy Ray Cyrus -- Some Gave All
14. Alabama -- Down Home
15. John Conlee -- They Also Serve
16. Johnny Cash -- Ragged Old Flag
17. Elvis Presley -- AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL (LIVE)

Source: SONY BMG

CONTACT: Missy Shorey of Shorey Public Relations, +1-202-277-7100,
missy@shoreypr.com

Web site: http://www.bmg.com/

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