Just a Few Tickets Left for May Gospel Festival; Booking for September

Gaylord Opryland Hosting Celebration! 2007, Southern Gospel Festivals.

Nashville, Tenn.—( April 2, 2007 ) Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center will be the hub of gospel music May 25-27, and then again Sept. 1-3, as Celebration! 2007 brings a time of relaxation, rejuvenation and fellowship for the whole family. These three-day events feature inspirational music, comedy and praise and will be hosted by one of America’s premier traditional southern gospel quartets, Legacy Five. However there are less than 100 tickets left for the May event and the September packages are selling quickly now as well, so gospel fans are encouraged to book those Memorial and Labor Day weekend dates soon.

“Our Southern Gospel Festivals are incredibly popular. We have people coming back year after year to enjoy the top-notch performances on these holiday weekends,” said Arthur Keith, senior vice president and general manager of Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. “Guests can relax in the beautiful surroundings of our resort and be rejuvenated by the inspiring talent on the impressive agenda.”

The Memorial Day Southern Gospel Festival will include performances by:

Legacy Five
Honored with two Dove Awards nominations and the Favorite Male Quartet of the Year as named by the readers of Singing News, Legacy Five will host the Celebration! 2007 event.
The Isaacs
Their unique styles marry bluegrass harmonies and acoustic instrumentation with modern southern gospel lyrics. The Isaacs are regulars at the Grand Ole Opry and Bill Gaither Homecoming videos and concerts.
The Booth Brothers
Energetic, smooth and harmony-drenched vocals make this southern gospel’s most “in demand” trio.
Larnelle Harris
Harris’s unique and soulful style has brought this inspirational soloist a Dove Award and Grammy Award-winning accolades.
The Mark Trammell Trio
This Southern gospel trio is making waves as a Horizon group nominee.
Ken Davis
Best-selling author, syndicated radio personality and hilarious Christian comedian will bring laughter to people of all ages.
The Southern Gospel Festival room package includes:

Two-night room accommodations at Gaylord Opryland Resort
Reserved seats to four concert events
Breakfast buffet one morning
Gaylord Opryland VIP Coupon Book, valued at more than $250
Guests may choose to upgrade vacation packages to include a farewell lunch with Legacy Five. The Southern Gospel Festival package start as low as $212 per person* based on double occupancy, plus applicable taxes and resort fees. Some restrictions apply. To book your vacation package, please call 1-888-999-OPRY (6779) or log on to www.gaylordopryland.com.

*Per person based on double occupancy, plus tax and daily resort fee. Extra adult and child rate available. Atrium Garden, add $50 plus tax per night. Group rates for 10 or more rooms available by calling Travel Industry Sales at 615-871-7637.

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 and 2006 and 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.

Media Contacts:
Ann Dee McClane amcclane@gaylordhotels.com 615.458.2896
Kim Keelor kkeelor@gaylordhotels.com 615.458-2877

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