NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 10, 2008) – The original grassroots talent search to find the next country music superstar premiered its sixth season last night on NBC, with a cast of 12 acts vying for the top spot, three new mentor judges – John Rich, Jewel and Jeffrey Steele—and a new host famous in both the music and the television worlds – Billy Ray Cyrus.

Every Monday, June 16 through Aug. 4, 2008, live tapings take place in the Acuff Theatre on the Gaylord Opryland Resort complex. Country superstar and star of Disney’s popular television show Hannah Montana Billy Ray Cyrus will host this season of Nashville Star, joined by a panel of mentor judges, including acclaimed singer-songwriter, producer and one half of the country duo Big & Rich, John Rich; multi-platinum singer-songwriter and three-time Grammy nominee Jewel; and the 2007 Broadcast Music Inc.’s (BMI) Songwriter of the Year, Jeffrey Steele. And Gaylord Opryland Resort is giving guests the opportunity to be a part of all the excitement with getaway packages.

“Nashville Star takes a huge step forward this year—now being aired on NBC,” said Arthur Keith, senior vice president and general manager of Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. “Gaylord Opryland is the best place for fans to experience the excitement of this popular, nationally broadcast show. Packing the Nashville Star tapings continues our commitment to providing unique entertainment options for visitors to Music City and our neighbors.”

Getaway packages allow guests to witness the live television action in person, while enjoying the escape and comfort of their home-away-from-home at Gaylord Opryland Resort. One- and two-night packages are available at Gaylord Opryland, starting at $84*. One-night packages are also available at the Radisson Hotel at Opryland, starting at $51*. The one-night packages include:

Room accommodations on Monday night
Ticket to a live taping of NBC's Nashville Star
Gaylord Opryland VIP Coupon Book, valued at more than $250

The two-night packages include all that, plus aticket to the Tuesday night Grand Ole Opry featuring today's hottest stars, new faces and Opry legends.

Don’t miss out on your chance to witness seeing the next country music star battle it out for the top spot! For more information, please visit www.gaylordopryland.com or call 1-888-999-OPRY.

*Rate is per person, based on double occupancy for traditional accommodations, plus applicable tax and daily resort fee. Extra nights available at prevailing rates. Atrium Garden, add $55 plus tax per night. Restrictions apply.

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.