Immediate Release
July 13, 2007

The Tower Theater Proudly Presents

“STARBURST” a Kids’ Musical- Melodrama

Featuring songs from Hannah Montana, Cheetah Girls and more

A fast paced musical that all ages will enjoy! Come and see

how the “kids” save the camp. They will sing and dance

their way into your heart.

For ticket reservations call: 417-334-3553 or 877-334-3553

The Tower Theater located at the:

The Shoppes at Branson Meadows
4600 Gretna Rd
Branson, Mo 65616

BRANSON, Mo., July 5, 2007 — Sometime in the next few months, eleven families will celebrate this day with Branson Tourism Center. One lucky family will receive a free vacation to Branson, a $100.00 pre-paid BP gas card and they will be featured on BransonTourismCenter.com. In addition, throughout the day that the one-millionth ticket is purchased, 10 of their customers will receive a $100 gift card to use toward their next vacation, courtesy of Branson Tourism Center.

The full-service Branson vacation company is set to celebrate a major milestone–a staggering one million theater and attraction tickets sold in just four years–and the customer who purchases the millionth ticket will win a refund of his or her entire vacation arranged through Branson Tourism Center.

Branson Tourism Center owner Lianne Milton said the millionth-ticket promotion is one way her company can thank the clients that have helped it grow so quickly. "We want to thank all our customers for helping us reach our goal of selling a million tickets over the past four years," Milton stated. "Branson Tourism Center has achieved this level of performance in such a short period because of our satisfied repeat customers and the referrals our customers continue to send our way. The vacation refund and prepaid gas card is our way we can express our appreciation to our customers."

Branson Tourism Center anticipates selling its millionth ticket between July and September 2007. Upon checking into Branson Tourism Center, the customer who bought that ticket will hear the words, "Congratulations, your vacation is on us." Up until that moment, the customer will not know he or she has won.

But even those who do not win the millionth-ticket promotion will still enjoy memorable vacations in the live entertainment capital of the world, thanks to Branson Tourism Center's focus on their customers. The company, a full-service travel agency exclusively serving visitors to Branson, Missouri, creates vacation packages tailored to their customers' individual tastes and offers personalized advice on everything from restaurants and special events to recommendations on sought-after limited engagements–all at no extra charge.

"When Branson Tourism Center customizes our clients' personal vacation plans, they get a combination of all the best dining, lodging and entertainment venues at the best discounted prices," Milton explained. "Because we receive volume pricing from Branson theaters, attractions, lodging, restaurants and shops, we are able to pass those savings on to our customers."

Branson Tourism Center is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the year, except Christmas. The company's 70 full-time employees are dedicated to discovering each traveler's special interests, providing insider information on the Branson area, including shortcuts the locals use to get around town. To learn more about Branson vacations and for Branson area information, visit Branson Tourism Center at http://www.BransonTourismCenter.com or 1-800-713-5284.

White House Theatre's Live Taping Series Pairs
With the Sky Angel Network

Branson, MO – June 28, 2007 – Branson's White House Theatre's Christian television concept will now be available nationwide. The Magnificent Gospel Showcase has been in production since May of this year by White House Television Productions and has recently been picked up by the Sky Angel Network. Debuting its' first of eighteen episodes on September 28th of 2007, this show features Los Angeles Comedian Ron McGehee and the very best of today's Christian and Gospel artists along with Tamra Holden and the Cast and Band of The Magnificent Seven Variety Show here in Branson. The live taping will be held at the White House Theatre the first Saturday of every month at 1pm, and tickets are available to the general public.

The Series will be shown in a one-hour format and will be aired every fourth Friday of the month beginning September 28th at 8pm CT on Angel 2, the "Special Events" channel of Sky Angel. Throughout the show the audience will be entertained with hilarious comedy and vibrant, spirit-filled production numbers along with an exciting concert from one of today's top Grammy and Dove Award winning artists such as The Classic Imperials, Crystal River, and The Galloways, with future artists to include The Martins, Hope's Call and many more. LA Comedian Ron McGehee, who has also appeared on the hit series Bananas, NBC's Last Comic Standing as a Semi-Finalist, and NBC/Laugh Factory Latino/Asian-American Comedy Showcase as a Finalist, will be the host for the one hour event and will be showcasing his talent as a "Clean" Comedian. Ron McGehee has become highly sought after as a comedian and host, and has recently filmed an unnamed comedy pilot with CBS producers to write as well as appear on the show.

As an independent producer of exceptional family entertainment, White House Television Productions has created Telly Award winning programming utilizing our multi-million dollar production facility, qualified staffed entertainers, and the best technical support staff in the area. The company is locally owned and operated here in Branson, and has become known for creating high quality, family oriented, musically based productions that promote traditional American family values.

The Sky Angel Network is based out of Florida and has been providing family and Christian based programming for over 25 years. Reaching virtually anywhere in the Continental United States, Sky Angel Network has over 30 channels on television and radio and features programming from some of the Nation's best, including The Hallmark Channel, HGTV, TBN and Fox. For more information on programming and scheduling at Sky Angel, visit www.skyangel.com.

Information and scheduling for the live monthly taping of The Magnificent Gospel Showcase can be found on their website at: www.magnificentgospelshowcase.com or by calling the Branson White House Theatre at 1-877-487-2386. Tickets are $10.00 per person with a discount for groups of 15 or more, children under 11 are free.

For media needs or more information regarding this event, please contact:
Renee' Johnson at 417-239-3016 or e-mail at [email protected]

Branson, MO. – On Friday, July 6th, at 4:15 pm, Jim Owen will add his signature to the World's Largest Banjo at Grand Country Square and will be a guest star in Grand Country's late night show, Branson Country USA at 11 pm.

Jim Owen is best known as the man who wrote "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man." He has also written hits for many famous stars including Mel Tillis, Moe Bandy, Jim Ed Brown, Crystal Gayle, Jerry Reed, Roy Clark and many others.

Hit songs are not the only things Jim writes. He wrote and starred in "Hank," a one-man, one-hour television special on Hank Williams, Sr., which won the SECA award as the best show of the year on public television in 1977.

Jim's stage performance and audience interaction has made him one of Branson's favorite performers for sixteen seasons.

Jim commented, "I am the luckiest man alive and feel honored to have my autograph added to other great Country Music entertainers."

Jim is represented in four halls of fame. He is a member of the Branson Entertainment Hall of Fame, The George D. Hay Country Music Hall of Fame, the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in Carthage, Texas.

When he's not performing, Jim has a passion for collecting and restoring vintage automobiles and is an avid golfer.

Grand Country's late night show, Branson Country USA is broadcast LIVE on 92.9 FM and is also simulcast LIVE worldwide via www.basscountry.fm and www.live365.com/stations/komg.

The World's Largest fiberglass banjo is a true replica of a collectible Gibson banjo. It is 62 feet long and weighs over 3,000 pounds. From outdoor to indoors, five fiber optic strings run from the base along the 47- foot neck. The strings can be programmed in a variety of patterns using six colors.

The legendary Roy Clark was the first to sign the banjo on May 22, 1999 during the Grand Country Market's Grand Opening celebration and most recently, CBS Daytime Drama, As The World Turns star, Jennifer Landon signed on June 5th, 2007.

Grand Country Square is located in the heart of Branson on the 76 strip and is the home of Splash Country Indoor and Outdoor Waterpark, Grand Country Inn, Grand Country Buffet, Grand Country Market, Grand Country Indoor Mini-Golf, Papa Grands Pizza, Glenn's Frozen Custard, World's Largest Banjo and the Grand Country Music Hall featuring the Grand Jubilee, Comedy Jamboree, Buck Trent Morning Show, Amazing Pets, Sunday Gospel Jubilee, Ozark Mountain Jubilee and Branson Country USA. For more information call 417-334-3919 or visit GrandCountry.com.

NBC's America's Got Talent can add another Branson entertainer to their list of acts that have passed through the first round of their competition. Gun-slingin', rope-twirlin', bull-whippin' cowboy Johnny Lonestar is on his way to Las Vegas for the next round.

Johnny Lonestar was born and raised in Smithtown, NY. He started trick-roping at the age of 15. At 17, he won the “Will Rogers Rookie of the Year” award. By age 20, he received his first professional job on the Las Vegas strip performing rope-twirling, gun-spinning and whip-cracking. Johnny took his act to Branson, and has been here for the past 13 years. Within that time he has also performed in Japan, Biloxi, Pigeon Forge, and Atlantic City. In 1999, Johnny received the “Novelty Act of the Year” award in Branson. He is now in his third year of the Clay Cooper’s Country Music Express show. In January 2000, Johnny married his wife Cat, and they had their first child Dominic, in June of 2005.

Tune in to NBC on Tuesday, July 10 and Wednesday, July 11 at 7pm for America’s Got Talent’s Las Vegas Call Back Round!

Clay Cooper's Country Music Express performs at the Clay Cooper Theatre at 8pm Tuesday through Sunday and 10am on Tuesdays and Fridays. For reservations and information call 417-332-CLAY (2529).

Representatives from the State of Missouri, Taney County and the City of Branson surprised four generations of the Presley family during a special 40th season celebration on Saturday, June 30, 2007 with a proclamation reading ceremony to honor Presleys' Country Jubilee for its outstanding contribution to Branson's live entertainment industry.

During intermission of Presleys' 40th anniversary performance, State Rep. Dennis Wood read a proclamation signed by Governor Matt Blunt and resolutions from the Missouri Senate and House of Representatives praising the Presleys for bringing live music and comedy to millions of Branson visitors over the past 40 years, and for their commitment to active community service. Branson Mayor ProTem Stan Barker read a proclamation naming June 30, 2007 Presley Family Day, and Taney County Commissioner Ron Herschend presented 82-year-old Lloyd Presley with a proclamation which designates the last Saturday of June each year as Country Music Day in honor of the Presleys.

"We are deeply honored and proud to be a member of this community," said Gary Presley, co-producer and one of the original founders of Presleys' Country Jubilee. "We are very fortunate to get to do what we love and for the generations of fans who have supported us over the years."

Ross Summers, president and CEO of the Branson Lakes/Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB, led the surprise presentations during the show Saturday night and thanked the Presleys for building the first theater on Branson's now famous Strip. Before the show, Ozark Mountain Bank representatives presented the Presleys with a gold and ruby encrusted, hand-carved wooden bass fiddle during an outdoor barbecue hosted by the Presley family.

National ABC news legend Paul Harvey recognized the Presleys' 40th Anniversary during his Friday, June 29, 2007 radio news broadcast and has featured the family twice in previous "The Rest of the Story" broadcasts.

Presleys' remains one of the top-rated shows in Branson and continues to receive numerous awards and accolades from fans and the media each year. In 2006, Springfield News-Leader readers named Presleys' the "Best Music Show in Branson".

This year, guests are being treated to a season-long 40th birthday celebration packed with country favorites, today's country hits, southern gospel music and hilarious comedy. For more information and to reserve tickets, visit www.presleys.com or call (417) 334-4874.

Branson Entertainment Hall of Fame and Branson Mall join forces; feature Leroy Van Dyke, Ronnie Prophet and T.G. Sheppard

Branson, Missouri; Monday, July 2 2007 — The Branson Entertainment Hall of Fame and the Branson Mall, 2206 West Highway 76, announce another new venture the "Branson Hall of Fame Theatre". Grand Opening Festivities will feature the premier of "Country Gold Concerts" starring Leroy Van Dyke of "Auctioneer" and "Walk On By" fame on June 28, 29 and 30.

Ken Barth of the Branson Mall stated, "We worked diligently to find quality entertainment. Mr. Van Dyke's schedule will allow him to perform 16 weekends of the remaining season; Ronnie Prophet will be here for eight weekends and T.G. Sheppard for one weekend. This will be a huge boost for the Branson Mall and a great collaboration between the theater and the Branson Entertainment Hall of Fame.

Leroy Van Dyke is immediately associated with the "self-penned" Number One Hit "The Auctioneer," and perhaps most notably for recording "Walk On By," the biggest country music single in history based on record sales, media plays, and number of weeks on the charts. In addition to his extraordinary recording career, Leroy Van Dyke has been a member and star of the "Grand Ole Opry;" one of the first country artists to successfully fill venues in Las Vegas; and a favorite at State Fairs and Expositions for decades.

Ronnie Prophet is a member of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, and is always a favorite when he performs in Branson. Prophet is known for his colorful high-energy shows that combine song, comedy, impersonations and his considerable skill as a guitarist. His quick wit has brought him work as a Master of Ceremonies at festivals (i.e.. the Wembley Festival of Country Music in England) and for CCMA awards ceremonies and a succession of Country Music Television Programs in Canada. He has also performed on BBC TV and on tour in Great Britain and Europe.

Special Guest Star T.G. Sheppard (July 26,27 & 28) has become one of the most consistently played artists on country radio today, with 17 Number One singles to his credit. Hits like “Last Cheater’s Waltz,” “I Loved ‘Em Every One,” and “Finally” have been the key to creating T.G.’s identifiable musical style.

The Hall of Fame Theatre is excited to have Stars of this magnitude headlining its Grand Opening Season. For Reservations please call 417-336-FAME (3263).

May 2007 (Branson, Missouri) Family entertainment and fun are an important part of the Branson tradition. The Baldknobbers Jamboree, now in their 48th year, started that tradition, in 1959 when the four Mabe brothers began entertaining visitors on the Branson lake front. Today, the family legacy spanning six decades and four generations continues. The highly successful Baldknobbers Jamboree, owned by The Mabe Family, is the longest continuous running show in Branson, Missouri.

Today’s Baldknobbers Show is a musical powerhouse featuring a talented cast of dynamic singers, musicians, comedians and entertainers as they perform your favorite country classics, hot new country hits, toe tappin’ gospel and lots side-spitting comedy.

Tim Mabe, comedian, the show’s producer and son of Jim and Katie Mabe, says, “Family comedy has been a central part of the show. We truly believe that healing through laughter is important and there is not much in life you can’t laugh at and with a family as big as ours, there is always lots to laugh about!”

Brent Mabe, son of Lyle and Betty Mabe, plays guitar and serves as the Band Director. “My earliest memories go way back. I grew up around the show and that was all I knew. When I was a baby my mom and dad would put me in a guitar case to sleep during the show,” said Brent, who started playing the guitar at the young age of 10 and joined the show in 1985. “This is a great job. I was able to work in the past with my dad, uncles and cousins. And today, we carry on the same principals of great family entertainment that our fathers created 48 years ago,” said Brent.

Other family members on stage are Patty Mabe, Tim’s wife and their son Brandon and his son Broden Mabe. Denton and Garrett Mabe, son of Renee and late Dennis Mabe and grandsons of the late Bill Mabe, plus Joy Bilyeu, granddaughter of the late Bill Mabe.

“There is nothing better than family harmony and combined with our fast paced show, there is something for people of all ages,” said, Patty Mabe.

“Almost every night someone comes through the autograph line at intermission and tells me, that they came with their parents as a kid and now they’re back with their children, I am very proud to be a part of my family’s tradition of great country music and comedy that has lasted for generations!” says, Brandon Mabe.

The family tradition at The Baldknobbers Jamboree is destined to continue for many years to come as the mantle is handed down from generation to generation. “I believe Grandma and Grandpa Mabe would be happy to see how they instilled a love of music and the strong family
ties we all share today,” said Brent Mabe. “If we could talk to our grandparents today, I think they would say good job, well done.”

The Baldknobbers Jamboree Show, “The Show That Started It All” is located on the famed 76 Country Music Boulevard in Branson, Missouri, with performances Monday through Saturday at 8 PM. For tickets call 800-998-8908 or www.Baldknobbers.com

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Media Contact:
Hollye Gurley, General Manager
(417) 334-4528 ext. 221
[email protected]

Branson, MO — Presleys' Country Jubilee is turning 40! June 30, 2007 marks the anniversary of the show's opening in 1967 in the first theater on Branson's now famous Strip. A special Birthday Celebration Show will be held at 8p.m., Saturday, June 30th followed by an outdoor Birthday Party hosted by the cast at Presleys' Country Jubilee theater, 2920 76 Country Blvd. For more information and to reserve tickets, visit www.presleys.com or call (417) 334-4874.

Fans both old and new can experience a season-long show celebration packed with country favorites, today's country hits, southern gospel music and hilarious comedy. After four decades in the "Live Music Capital", Presleys' remains one of the top-rated shows in Branson and continues to receive numerous awards and accolades from fans and the media each year. In 2006, Springfield News-Leader readers named Presleys' the "Best Music Show in Branson".

The show stars four generations of Presleys including three of the show's original cast members: Lloyd Presley and his sons Gary and Steve, who are also co-producers of the show. Gary's sons Scott, Greg and Eric; and Steve's son John, and daughter Sarah make up the third generation of performing family members. Scott's daughter, 12-year-old Lauren, is the first of the 4th generation to join the cast on stage. Supporting cast members include up-and-coming talent sensations and top-notch entertainers from across the country, who round out the show's non-stop music and comedy.

This multi-talented cast has been the subject of countless television, newspaper, magazine and radio interviews. They've been profiled on "Good Morning America," "The Today Show," "60 Minutes," and they even performed on the "Live! With Regis & Kathie Lee" television show. For their contributions to Branson's musical heritage, the Presleys were featured twice on Paul Harvey's "Rest of the Story." The family's long history of community service has earned their recognition as Branson's First Family of Entertainment. In April of 2007 Steve's wife Raeanne Presley was elected Mayor of Branson and is the first woman to ever receive the honor.

Presleys' recipe for success helped make Branson famous by entertaining millions of visitors over the past 40 years. A new production each season makes Presleys' one of Branson's most popular and talked about shows year after year. The ever-popular "Herkimer," Gary Presley's smarter-than-he-looks hillbilly character is up to some new tricks in 2007. Son Eric Presley who plays "˜Cecil,' a mischievous comedian who loves to entertain audiences of all ages with his physical high jinks, joins his dad on stage for some outrageous side-splitting comedy that tickles the funny bone long after the show is over.

Each fun-filled nightly performance of Presleys' Country Jubilee features 3rd generation family members Scott, on guitar; Greg, on harmonica and percussion; John, on piano; and Sarah on fiddle and saxophone. These talented young performers bring to life the enduring music of their grandfather's generation and today's music with spark and sizzle. Lloyd Presley, who will turn 83 years old on August 30th, wows audiences every night and is a great inspiration to senior citizens everywhere with his high-energy performances of George Jones's "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair."

Today's audiences see the Presleys' show in a state-of-the-art theater with full video production capabilities all from the comfort of new red leather premium seats. Historians and long-time fans remember the family's early 1960s shows in local Ozarks caves. Highway 76 was but a two-lane country road back in 1967 when Lloyd and his wife Bessie Mae, and Gary and his wife Pat built Branson's first music theater on what was to become the world-famous Branson Strip. Back then, audiences saw the Presley family in a much simpler production than they do today, but the music was great and the comedy was hilarious. Today's audiences come back year after year because the music's still great and the comedy better than ever and the warm welcome always makes them feel like family.

Today, the original folding canvas theater seats are long gone, but some things haven't changed at all. It's still a family business with nine family members on stage and eight others working hard behind the scenes to make sure the show goes off without a hitch, and to ensure that every guest's experience is a pleasant one.

Presleys' Country Jubilee may be turning 40 this year, but like other Baby Boomers, they aren't getting older, they're just getting better! For tickets and information, please visit www.presleys.com or call (417) 334-4874.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ALL NEW BRANSON HALL OF FAME THEATRE
Branson Entertainment Hall of Fame and Branson Mall join forces; feature Leroy Van Dyke, Ronnie Prophet and T.G. Sheppard

Branson, Missouri; Thursday, June 7, 2007 — The Branson Entertainment Hall of Fame and the Branson Mall, 2206 West Highway 76, announce another new venture, The Branson Hall of Fame Theatre and in cooperation with Silver Saddle Productions Inc., The Country Gold Concert Series on select dates, featuring Leroy Van Dyke, Ronnie Prophet and T.G. Sheppard. The Magic of Taylor Reed will continue with 12:30 PM performances Tuesday through Saturday at the newly named theater as well.

Formerly the Branson Showcase Theater, the Branson Hall of Fame Theatre has opened under the auspices of the Branson Mall and Ken Barth. Barth stated, "We worked diligently to find quality entertainment. Mr. Van Dyke's schedule will allow him to perform 16 weekends of the remaining season; Ronnie Prophet will be here for 8 weekends and T.G. Sheppard for one weekend. This will be a huge boost for the Branson Mall and a great collaboration between the theater and the Branson Entertainment Hall of Fame."

The Hall of Fame Concert Series featuring Leroy Van Dyke will kick off June 28, 29 and 30. For reservations or more information please call 417-336-FAME (3263).

Leroy Van Dyke
June 28, 29, 30
July 3, 4
July 12, 13, 14
August 23, 24, 25
September 13, 14, 15, 27, 28, 29
October 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27
November 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30
December 1, 6, 7, 8

Ronnie Prophet
July 5, 6, 7, 19, 20, 21
August 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 30, 31
September 1,6, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22

T.G. Sheppard
July 26, 27, 28

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