Nashville, Tenn. (October 2, 2005) -- Epic recording artist, singer/songwriter and CMA Horizon Award nominee Miranda Lambert has been invited to join country music superstar George Strait for his 2006 tour of 25 US cities beginning mid-January and running through June. As previously announced Mercury Nashville’s Tracy Lawrence is scheduled for the tour as well. A complete list of dates will be announced soon.

“I'm so honored that George would take a chance on a new artist like me. I feel kind of like the little girl who's daddy just said ‘I'm proud of you, you're gonna make it kid!’” says Lambert. “I’ve admired him my whole life and as a singer/songwriter from Texas - it is like winning the lottery.”

With over 62 million records sold and a record 51 Number 1 hits, George Strait is one of the most popular recording artist in history. He consistently sells out arenas during each tour and holds more than 20 attendance records including a single day record of 68,266 at a sold-out house at the Houston Livestock Show.

Throughout his unparalleled 24-year career, Strait has earned 12 Academy of Country Music Awards including 2003’s Gene Weed Special Achievement award, 15 Country Music Association Awards, four American Music Awards, and countless trade and industry achievements. Strait holds the career record for CMA nominations with 72 and is nominated again this year for the CMA’s Male Vocalist of the Year honor. He has released 32 albums - all of which have hit gold or platinum status. His latest release Somewhere Down in Texas, is in stores now.

Lambert’s album, Kerosene, earned a Number One country chart debut, accomplishing what only five other country artists in the history of Soundscan have ever done. Yahoo! Music hosted the world premiere of Miranda Lambert’s new video “Kerosene” on Thursday, September 29 to rave reviews, and the third installment of an on-going USA Today feature hits stands this week. Fans can also get a glimpse into Miranda’s personal life as well as what it is like to tour with Keith Urban by logging on to www.cmt.com and reading her Road Diary.

Artwork and press materials for George Strait and Miranda Lambert are available at www.frontpagepublicity.com.
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