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THIS JUST IN... COUNTRY MUSIC BAND "LONESTAR" VISITS "THE PRICE IS RIGHT"

CBS's Emmy Award-winning THE PRICE IS RIGHT, with host Drew Carey, welcomes country music band "Lonestar" on Thursday, June 17, (11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, ET; 10:00-11:00 AM, PT), on the CBS Television Network.  Lonestar will play live throughout the show as the house band.  The show will also offer an exciting showcase with prizes that include a new car and trip to San Diego, as well as tickets to attend a Lonestar's concert plus band merchandise.

 

            Lonestar has amassed a total of 27 singles on the country charts, with 10 of those reaching #1.  In 1999, Lonestar achieved crossover success when their hit single, "Amazed," reached #1 on both the country charts and the Billboard Hot 100.  Lonestar, consisting of Cody Collins, Dean Sams, Michael Britt and Keech Rainwater, released their 11th studio album Party Heard Around the World, in April.

 

          THE PRICE IS RIGHT, the longest-running game show in television history, is hosted by Drew Carey.  Produced by FremantleMedia North America, THE PRICE IS RIGHT is broadcast weekdays on the CBS Television Network. 

 

 

 

On the Web:  http://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/

                         

Photos are available at http://www.cbspressexpress.com/.

 

Press Contacts:  

CBS:

Cindy Marshall                         818-655-1586                          cindy.marshall@cbs.com

Meredith Tiger                         212-975-3829              mftiger@cbs.com

 

Lonestar (Webster & Assoc. PR):

Kirt Webster                           615-777-6995              kirt@websterpr.com

 

Photo Contacts:       

Rudi Simpson                           818-655-1545              rudi.simpson@cbs.com

Heather Wines                         212-975-1079              heather.wines@cbs.com