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GET READY - THE ROWDY FRYNDS TOUR IS BACK!

(Nashville, TN)- Fans will have the opportunity to enjoy some of the best music imaginable when Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members, Lynyrd Skynyrd join country music icon, Hank Williams, Jr. for another round of their Rowdy Frynds Tour hitting cities nationwide beginning April 4th. 

Ranked as one of the Top Ten Concerts of 2007 based on shows played, the following of these two legendary acts is evident. In 20 dates nationwide the tour grossed over $10.5 million. 

"Our following of fans fit together perfectly," said Johnny Van Zant. "We can't wait to get back out there and have some fun!"

"Last year was incredible, "said Hank, Jr. "How could we not get together for another round?!"

Ranked as one of the best-selling bands of all time by the Recording Industry Association of America and recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Lynyrd Skynyrd is still going strong with almost 65 albums, 30 million albums sold to date, and over 80 performances annually. To date, the Southern anthem "Sweet Home Alabama" has passed the 1,000,000 mark in downloaded master ring tones, proving that Lynyrd Skynyrd is a major industry icon that appeals to all generations.

Five-time Entertainer of the Year, Hank Williams, Jr. is a giant in country music. As the voice of Monday Night Football for 19 years he can ignite a crowd with his famous words, "Are you ready for some football?!!" He is also the first country performer to ever receive an Emmy and three more soon followed. He is the original country boy who has carved his own path in this industry, staying true to himself and proving that "A Country Boy Can Survive." 

Rowdy Frynds 2008 Tour Dates:

April 4th 
Giant Center- Hershey, PA 

April 5th 
US Bank Arena- Cincinnati, OH 

April 11th 
Wolstein Center- Cleveland, OH 

April 12th 
Nationwide Arena- Columbus, OH 

April 18th 
Sears Centre- Chicago, IL 

April 19th 
The Palace- Detroit, MI 

April 25th 
Cajundome- Lafayette, LA 

April 26th 
CenturyTel Center- Shreveport, LA 

May 2nd 
The Arena at Gwinnett Center- Atlanta, GA 

May 3rd
Mississippi Coast Coliseum- Biloxi, MS 

May 9th 
Coliseum Complex- Greensboro, NC 

May 10th 
Thompson-Boling Arena- Knoxville, TN 

May 16th
John Paul Jones Arena- Charlottesville, VA 

May 17th 
Mellon Arena- Pittsburgh, PA 

May 30th 
Rupp Arena- Lexington, KY 

May 31st
Bobcat Arena- Charlotte, NC 

June 6th 
Fed-Ex Forum- Memphis, TN

June 7th
Enterprise, AL- BamaJam

June 13th 
Marion, SC- Marion County Country Music Festival

June 14th 
Veterans Memorial Coliseum- Jacksonville, FL 

For more information on Lynyrd Skynyrd, please visit www.lynyrdskynyrd.com. For more information on Hank Williams, Jr. please visit www.hankjr.com.