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Wynonna launches holiday tour

Thursday, November 5, 2009 – For the third year in a row Wynonna will bring holiday cheer to 15 cities across the country with A Classic Christmas tour, named after her 2006 Top 10 Billboard country album. The tour starts Nov. 28 in Hershey, P and concludes Dec. 20 in Las Vegas.

"I take great comfort in tradition, and I have always loved the season of Christmas," Wynonna said of her Christmas album. "What the spirit of Christmas means to me is faith, family and fellowship. I'm excited to share those gifts with my fans on the road this year."

The Palmetto State Quartet will join Wynonna on background vocals for the tour. The quartet is led by Wynonna's pop, Larry Strickland, former member of The Stamps, Elvis Presley's background quartet. Wynonna and PSQ have blended their voices on many occasions including her recent appearance on the Gospel Music Channel's 'Front Row Live' series and her current studio album, "Sing: Chapter 1."

On her Dec. 4 stop at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, local high school and college students will visit Wynonna in conjunction with the GRAMMY SoundCheck series. The students will have the opportunity to tour the venue and sit in on Wynonna's sound check, spending some one-on-one time with her during a private Q&A session.

Tour dates are:

Nov. 28 Hershey, PA Hershey Theatre

Nov. 29 Mashantucket, CT MGM Grand at Foxwoods

Dec. 1 New Bedford, MA Zeiterion Theatre

Dec. 4 Austin Paramount Theatre

Dec. 5 Robinsonville, MS Sam's Town Casino

Dec. 6 Tulsa, OK Million Dollar Elm Casino

Dec. 8 Council Bluffs, IA Mid-America Center

Dec. 9 Columbia, MO Jesse Auditorium

Dec. 10 Elizabeth, IN Horseshoe Casino

Dec. 11 Detroit Motor City Casino Hotel

Dec. 12 Michigan City, IN Blue Chip Casino Hotel

Dec. 13 Arnold, MO Rickman Auditorium

Dec. 15 Fort Worth, TX Bass Performance Hall

Dec. 18 Choctaw, MS Silver Star Hotel and Casino

Dec. 19-20 Las Vegas Las Vegas Hilton Theatre

Wynonna will also revisit her Appalachian childhood on November 21 just before the start of her tour where she will join CSX, Food City and the Kingsport, Tenn. Area Chamber of Commerce as their special guest to participate in the 67th annual CSX Santa Train.

"I decided to ride the Santa Train this year because I want for my children to experience as much as they can. I also want to teach them about other people and what their life experiences are like," Wynonna said.

The Santa Train will make 14 stops in the mountains of Kentucky, Judd's home state, Virginia and Tennessee. Wynonna, along with Santa Claus and volunteers will deliver 15 tons of toys, including 6 pallets donated by the Children's Miracle Network, to thousands of residents who live along the route.

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Wynonna is using the occasion of her 25 years in the music business to release a collection of music that has captured a significant memory in her life. She is hoping that it does the same for the listeners. The only problem is that often there isn't any special feeling that comes, either from her vocal presentation or from the musical arrangements. True, there is just one truly horrible moment, the rendition of Hank Williams' "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry. »»»

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