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Country Music Hits the Runway for a Cause: Country Weekly Fashion Show Presented by Wrangler Proceeds to Benefit Musicians On Call

Country Weekly partners up with Wrangler and Hard Rock Cafe Nashville to corral some of Music City's hottest onto a runway.

Nashville, TN (Billboard Publicity Wire) May 11, 2007 -- During the busiest week of the year for Nashville, Country Weekly partners up with Wrangler and Hard Rock Cafe Nashville to corral some of Music City's hottest onto a runway. Fashion and country music will come together to raise money and awareness for Musicians On Call, as country artists show off the latest collections by Wrangler and Nashville's own boutique, Flavour. The fashion show is scheduled to take place at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6th at the Hard Rock Cafe.

Country Weekly Fashion Show presented by Wrangler will be hosted by Clay Walker. Participants include Catherine Britt, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Lonestar, Neal McCoy, Danielle Peck, Tanya Tucker, GAC's Country Music Across America host, Storme Warren, Bryan and Erika White, Trent Willmon, Darryl Worley and Chris Young.

Open to only 250 attendees, this chic event promises to deliver a unique experience for fans along with a couple surprises. After all, Nashville is Music City and country stars are the models, so there's no telling who will break out in song before the night is over.

A limited number of tickets are available for this hallmark event and are offered for purchase online at www.musiciansoncall.org for $50.00. Tickets include hors d'oeuvers and a champagne toast. Proceeds to benefit Musicians On Call, a nonprofit organization with a mission to bring live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities.

Fans can tune in to 95.5 The Wolf for a chance to win tickets with one grand prize winner receiving a backstage tour. The event is sponsored in part by Hard Rock Cafe Nashville and 95.5 The Wolf.

About Country Weekly:
As America's only country entertainment magazine, over 3.4 million readers turn to Country Weekly for the scoop on the lives, lifestyles, families, homes, favorite foods, latest fashions, and -- of course -- the latest music of country music's biggest stars. Country Weekly is published 26 times a year by parent company American Media, Inc. www.countryweekly.com

About Musicians On Call (MOC):
Musicians On Call (MOC) is a nonprofit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. MOC serves all populations regardless of diagnosis or age through programs like Bedside Performances, CD Pharmacies, which provide music to patients, and Project Playback, which teams patients with songwriters and producers to create CDs. Founded in 1999, the music-based organization is successfully operating in 14 programs in New York and four hospitals in Philadelphia. To date, MOC has served over 80,000 individuals through Bedside Performances utilizing both local musicians and national celebrities. The organization opened its first national chapter in Nashville in April 2007 and has partnered for the first year with the Department of Cultural Enrichment at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

About Wrangler:
Established in 1947, Wrangler is one of the oldest and most recognized jean companies, providing apparel for men, women and children.
Wrangler Western Wear, a VF Company, is available at over 2,500 western specialty, mid-tier and workwear stores nationwide that provide quality men's and women's apparel and accessories. For more information regarding the Wrangler family of products or to locate the Wrangler retailer nearest you, visit www.wrangler.com or call 1.888.784.8571.

About VF Corporation:
VF Corporation is a leader in branded lifestyle apparel including jeanswear, outdoor products, image apparel and sportswear. Its principal brands include Wrangler, Lee, Riders, Rustler, The North Face, Vans, Reef, Napapijri, Kipling, Nautica, John Varvatos, JanSport, Eastpak, Eagle Creek, Lee Sport and Red Kap.

About Hard Rock International:
With 121 high-energy Hard Rock Cafes, 11 Hotel & Casinos and two stand-alone Casinos in more than 41 countries, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally-recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning Web site. Hard Rock International, Inc. is owned by The Rank Group Plc (RNK.L). For more information on Hard Rock, visit www.hardrock.com

Contact: Karen Tallier, LOUDMOUTH Entertainment,
615 244 9015,

Country Weekly contact: Shane Tarleton, Fashion & Beauty Editor
615 259 1111,

Musicians On Call PR contact: Amy Willis, 615 320 7714 ext 283

Wrangler contact: Kirt Webster, Webster & Assoc. PR,
615 777 6995

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