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BILLY YATES ANNOUNCES GUESTS FOR ANNUAL COUNTRIEST of the COUNTRY SHOW 2009

Nashville, TN -- Chris Young, Jeff Bates, Jimmy Fortune, George Ducas, Sunny Sweeney, Sherrie Austin, George Hamilton IV & V, The Broussard's, Billy Ryan and David Kroll are among the artists slated to appear on Billy Yates' COUNTRIEST of the COUNTRY show scheduled for Wednesday, June 10th at the Ernest Tubb Texas Troubadour Theater in Nashville.

The annual event which is sponsored by the Billy Yates International Fan Club began five years ago and has now evolved into what is considered by many to be the best Country Music show during the CMA Music Festival. With so many guests, it is by far one of the best entertainment values in Nashville that week.

This year's show will once again feature "hit songwriters in the round" with Paul Overstreet ("She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy" - Kenny Chesney; "When You Say Nothing At All" - Keith Whitley and Alison Krauss; "On The Other Hand", Diggin' Up Bones" and "Forever and Ever, Amen" - Randy Travis, plus countless more hits!), Kerry Kurt Phillips ("Is It Cold In Here", "Prop Me Up Beside The Jukebox", Pickup Man" - Joe Diffie; "Down On The Farm", "Do You Want Fries With That" - Tim McGraw; "Almost Home" - Craig Morgan; "She Let Herself Go" - George Strait and so many more.), and Wynn Varble ("Have You Forgotten" - Darryl Worley; "Waitin' On A Woman" - Brad Paisley; "Cadillac Tears" - Kevin Denney and many, many more).
In addition to great performances by some of Nashville's finest, a silent auction featuring framed lyrics of many of your favorite hits, handwritten and signed by their respective writers will be offered during the show.

To order tickets send $25.00 (check or money order) per ticket to:

Billy Yates International Fan Club
P.O. Box 864
White House, TN 37188
USA

The silent auction begins at 4:30pm in the foyer at the theater, doors to the theater will open at 5:30pm and the show will start at 6:00pm.

All profits from the show will be donated to CHRISTMAS for the CHILDREN, a non-profit organization that raises money throughout the year to take local underprivileged children Christmas shopping. The organization is located in White House, Tennessee.

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BILLY YATES STORMS TO TOP OF HOTDISC CHART

September 11, 2008

(From Stuart Cameron's CHI Hotdisc Report)

There's an excellent case now for Billy Yates to be crowned as Country Music's top independent artist. The former Epic Recording artist, who was dropped by the label several years back, consistently comes up with quality music, and the DJs have clearly responded to it as he once again sweeps all comers aside to go straight to number one with his latest single, "In The Light Of Day", in the Hotdisc main and independent charts.

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YATES PACKS 'EM IN AT CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL

June 09, 2008

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 YATES

June 06, 2008

(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 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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BILLY YATES HITS UK AIRWAVES WITH VOICE OF COUNTRY

Voice of Country, the Nashville-based radio station broadcasting from voiceofcountry.com , has announced the addition of Country star Billy Yates to the VoC on-air roster. The station has a world-wide listenership, with audiences in the UK and Ireland its primary focus.

Billy, who has a devoted UK fan-based developed through extensive touring and cultivation of the British market, will be heard Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4 UK time (9 to 11 a.m. US Eastern). He'll be spinning the unique mix of current hits, album tracks and Country classics that have earned VoC a worldwide following.

VoC Director of Programming Pat Geary stated, "Having lived in the UK for the past twenty years, I think I have a good feel for what the UK Country audience wants to hear, and Billy Yates fits perfectly with what we're trying to do. He's shown great respect for his UK fans, touring frequently and making them feel they're his friends as well as fans."

VoC Director of Business and Creative Services Barry O'Neill added, "In our contacts with Billy, we've been able to see he shares our vision of an innovative and forward-thinking approach to the development of the UK Country market. I can't think of a better addition to VoC's on-air lineup."

"I'm excited to be given this new opportunity to stay close to my UK fans and to help keep them supplied with a steady stream of top quality Country music," Billy stated. His program begins on Feb. 2nd, preceding a UK tour which launches March 8th in Norfolk.

VoC is the new radio service owned and programmed by the team responsible for 3C, the UK's national Country station from 1999 to 2007. VoC's unique business model is based on commercial-free 24-hour broadcasts wholly supported by listener contributions to a "Tip Jar". Related services still to come include tours of Nashville and other US locations, a discount CD service, and more.

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M.O.D. RECORD LABEL ANNOUNCES MARCH RELEASE FOR NEW YATES' CD

The highly anticipated sixth M.O.D. Record Label release from Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, Billy Yates, is slated for a March 11th release. "That's Why I Run", the first full studio album in nearly two years, offers up 13 brand new songs written and recorded by Yates during the past several months.

"I've really tried hard to take my time to come up with a batch of songs that would make for a great listen," says Yates. "When I think of some of my own personal favorite CD's, they are always colorful and varied in tempos and feels with songs that make you laugh and songs that make you cry. I think this CD could very well be the best music of my career so far."

A new European single release from "That's Why I Run" goes to radio via CHIHotDisk # and M-T-M Music # in March

Watch this site for your chance to pre-order an autographed copy of "That's Why I Run".

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