NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 7, 2008) – 

'Crook and Chase Live!' See the Legendary TV Duo in Person at Gaylord Opryland®
Two of country music's most recognizable radio and television personalities are back together on the air. Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase hosting country music's top stars such as Garth Brooks, Rodney Atkins, Bucky Covington, Miranda Lambert and Lee Greenwood on their brand new talk/variety show. Gaylord Opryland Resort is giving you a chance to be a part of the live studio audience with its "Crook and Chase Live!" package. The package includes a one-night stay, VIP seats to the taping of "Crook and Chase Live!" and a special meet-and-greet with Charlie and Lorianne. For more information, please call 1-888-999-OPRY or visit www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-opryland/specials-packages/.

Gaylord Opryland® Resort Chefs Participate in Our Kids Soup Sunday
Chefs from Gaylord Opryland will join forces with other Nashville restaurants and chefs to raise money for the Our Kids foundation, a non-profit organization that provides medical and psychological support for children who may have been abused. Gaylord Opryland® Resort will enter a Ristorante Volare favorite created by Chef Maurizio Bussolino into the soup-tasting party and competition. Judges will determine winners in three categories: Best Soup, Most Creative Soup and Judge's Choice. The event is scheduled for February 24 at LP field. For more information about Our Kids Soup Sunday please call (615) 341-4911 or visit www.ourkidscenter.com.

Gaylord Opryland® Resort Named Among '10 Best Bets'
One of the most trusted sources for online travel advice has recognized Gaylord Opryland® Resort in its annual 10 Best Bet awards. The editors of the web site www.10best.com have chosen Gaylord Opryland Resort has one of the top 10 "Rooms with a View" in Nashville. Cascades Seafood Restaurant also received the award for the category "Local Tastes." Gaylord Opryland's Christmas festivity, "A Country Christmas," was recognized in the category "Times to Visit." The users of the web site voted "A Country Christmas" and Gaylord Opryland Resort number one in their respective categories. To view Nashville's 10 Best Bets, go to www.10best.com. For more information about Gaylord Opryland Resort, call 1-888-999-OPRY or visit www.gaylordopryland.com.

Gaylord Opryland® Chef Goes to National Culinary Competition
Chef Forrest Parker, of Gaylord Opryland's Old Hickory Steakhouse has qualified for the 2008 Pork Producer Associations National Competition. After being named the Chef Par Excellence for his spice-rubbed, shagbark lacquered center-cut pork chop at the 2008 Tennessee Pork Producers Association Competition, Chef Parker will compete in the national competition that will be held in Washington, D.C. Chef Laurie Potts, of the world-famous Wildhorse Saloon, also had a successful competition, being awarded first place in the "Best Use of Tennessee Products" category. For more information about Old Hickory Steakhouse or the Wildhorse Saloon, please call 1-888-999-OPRY or visit www.gaylordopryland.com. Click here for photos of Chef Forrest Parker and Chef Laurie Potts.

ABOUT GAYLORD OPRYLAND NASHVILLE
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center -- the largest non-gaming in-hotel facility in the continental United States -- is known for providing superior products and services to the meetings and convention industry. Winner of numerous prestigious awards including the coveted Gold Key Elite Award in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007and Gold Platter Elite in 2004, 2005 and 2006, Gaylord Opryland Nashville is the flagship property of the Gaylord Hotels brand owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a leading hospitality and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit www.gaylordentertainment.com or www.gaylordopryland.com.

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