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YATES PACKS 'EM IN AT CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL

Billy Yates, the only artist to host and perform at the CMA Music Festival's Greased Lightning Daytime Stages, drew a large UK and European crowd that filled the stands at Sunday morning's "Classic Country Show" at Riverfront Park. According to event executive producer, Jeff Walker, this was the largest crowd the festival has seen on its regular Sunday morning slot. Also on the bill were country legends, Bill Anderson, Mel McDaniel, Jimmy Fortune, Lane Brody and Con Hunley.

"It was amazing to see so many of my friends weather the hot temperatures to join in the fun", says Yates. "All week long they seemed to be everywhere I went, singing along and having a good time to the music".

The reigning European CMA "Male Vocalist of the Year" also took time to meet with a number of foreign groups attending the four day festival. Those stops included private acoustic shows for groups from the UK and Germany along with a breakfast stop with a group from Switzerland.

On Wednesday evening, Yates hosted his annual "Countriest of the Country" fan club party with a packed house at the Ernest Tubb Texas Troubadour Theater where he introduced, guests such as T. Graham Brown, Michael Peterson, Tammy Cochran and Chris Young among others. The show not only serves as a place for fans to see some of their favorite country stars perform, but it's purpose is also to raise money for Christmas for the Children, a non-profit group that raises money throughout the year to take underprivileged children Christmas shopping later in the year.

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ANOTHER NUMBER ONE FOR BILLY
(From Stuart Cameron's CHI Hotdisc Report)

As expected it's all change in the Hotdisc chart this week as the new releases kick in, and it's that man again, Billy Yates, who storms to the top of the main chart and the Independent list with the title cut from his new album "That's Why I Run" on its first week of release. Brianie drops down from the top spot after three weeks at the helm while Daniel O'Donnell holds firm at number 3 with his most country offering for ages, "Mother's Birthday Song". There's another high new entry at 5 with Australian heartthrob Travis Collins doing very well with "Didn't We Love".

CHI Hotdisc is one of Europe's most respected charts reflecting the reactions of radio presenters all over Europe.

"That's Why I Run" was written by Yates, along with Smokin' Grapes Music Publishing writers, Billy Ryan and David Kroll.

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BILLY TAKES EUROPEAN CMA MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR HONORS

Nashville, TN -- The European CMA has announced the winners of it's annual awards and Nashville based singer/songwriter, Billy Yates has won the coveted "Male Vocalist of the Year" trophy. It was announced today by ECMA president, Rafel Corbi from the association headquarters in Palafrugell, Spain.

"What a tremendous feeling it is to win this award. After several years along with miles and miles of touring all over Europe, I'm truly blessed to have made so many friends along the way. Now to win this award only assures me that all of the hard work is paying off", says Yates. "This really is a time of celebration for myself and my European fans. They are so dedicated to real country music. I have them to thank along with the many amazing radio presenters who have embraced my music. I really can't thank these people enough."

Other Nashville-based artists who won included: Carrie Underwood - Female Vocalist of the Year; Brooks and Dunn - Duo of the Year; Brooks and Dunn with Sheryl Crow and Vince Gill - Vocal Collaboration of the Year; George Strait (It Just Comes Natural) - Album of the Year

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BILLY YATES TAKES EUROPEAN CMA MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR HONORS

Nashville, TN -- The European CMA has announced the winners of its annual awards and Nashville based singer/songwriter, Billy Yates has won the coveted "Male Vocalist of the Year" trophy. It was announced today by ECMA president, Rafel Corbi from the association headquarters in Palafrugell, Spain.

"What a tremendous feeling it is to win this award. After several years along with miles and miles of touring all over Europe, I'm truly blessed to have made so many friends along the way. Now to win this award only assures me that all of the hard work is paying off", says Yates. "This really is a time of celebration for myself and my European fans. They are so dedicated to real country music. I have them to thank along with the many amazing radio presenters who have embraced my music. I really can't thank these people enough."

Other Nashville-based artists who won included: Carrie Underwood - Female Vocalist of the Year; Brooks and Dunn - Duo of the Year; Brooks and Dunn with Sheryl Crow and Vince Gill - Vocal Collaboration of the Year; George Strait (It Just Comes Natural) - Album of the Year

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YATES MAKES FINAL NOMINATION FOR THE EUROPEAN CMA'S "ARTIST OF THE YEAR" AND "MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR"

The European CMA announced it's final round of nominees for it's upcoming awards presentation in Palafrugell, Spain . Included in those nominations were nods for Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, Billy Yates in two of the most prestigious categories available, "Artist of the Year" and "Male Vocalist of the Year".

"What an incredible honor it is to be nominated in these categories. As much pride as I take in writing, producing and performing my music, it's very humbling and gratifying to be nominated for 'Artist of the Year'", says Yates. "Then to be up for 'Male Vocalist" is so cool. I feel like the luckiest man in the world!"

Yates tours Europe extensively with a very large fan base coming out to support the shows. He also does very well on the radio charts there, where last year, with various singles, he held the number one spot for 26 weeks.

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