The Charlie Daniels Band To Release Duets CD

(NASHVILLE, TENN — August 30th, 2007) On October 9th, Charlie Daniels will release his 17th Blue Hat Records release, Deuces. Charlie has teamed up with some of Nashville's most recognizable artists, performing duets of Country, Pop, and R&B classics, as well as some of The Charlie Daniels Band's biggest hits. The album will be distributed by KOCH Records.

Guest stars include: Brad Paisley (Jammin' For Stevie); The Del McCoury Band (Evangeline); Gretchen Wilson (Jackson); Earl, Gary and Randy Scruggs (Maggie's Farm); Bonnie Bramlett (Signed, Sealed, Delivered), Travis Tritt (What'd I Say); Dolly Parton (Daddy's Old Fiddle); Brooks & Dunn (Long Haired Country Boy); Marty Stuart (God Save Us All From Religion); Darius Rucker (Like A Rolling Stone); Brenda Lee (Let It Be Me); Vince Gill (The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down); and Montgomery Gentry (Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye).

The duets album follows The Charlie Daniels Band's recent CD/DVD release of "Live From Iraq" which was recorded when The Charlie Daniels Band performed for US/Multinational Troops as part of the Stars for Stripes Tour. He also edited "Growing Up Country," a book of essays by Southern politicians, musicians, and celebrities. The book is in stores now.

While promoting the release, Charlie will be making a series of appearances in New York and touring the country.

For more information on The Charlie Daniels Band, go to www.charliedaniels.com. For interview, album, or photo requests, please contact AristoMedia at publicity@aristomedia.com.

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About Blue Hat Records:
Blue Hat Records, founded by Charlie Daniels and longtime manager David Corlew, began as one of the first artist owned independent record labels in Country music. Blue Hat Records is in its tenth year and sold nearly 700,000 records to date. Charlie Daniels' 17th album release, entitled Deuces, marks Blue Hat Records 21st album release.


About KOCH Entertainment:
KOCH Entertainment, founded in 1987 is the fastest-growing independent music company in the U.S. KOCH's operations include record and video labels as well as distribution in the U.S. and Canada. KOCH Entertainment is the market leader among independent labels and distributors in North America. KOCH Records had the largest number of Billboard charting albums among independents for six years (2001 – 2006). KOCH Entertainment is owned by Entertainment One Ltd. which is listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market (ticker symbol “ETO”).