Montgomery Gentry to Host Academy of Country Music(R) 3rd Annual Motorcycle Ride on Sunday, May 21, 2006 in Las Vegas

3rd Annual Motorcycle Ride to Benefit The Academy of Country Music(R) Charitable Foundation

BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 27 -- For the third time in the Motorcycle Ride's history, Montgomery Gentry will host the Academy of Country Music Celebrity Motorcycle Ride to be held on Sunday, May 21, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Other artists confirmed to participate in the ride are Laura Bryna, Shelly Fairchild, Patrick Bourque, Danick Dupelle, Brad Mates, Mike Melancon, David Pichette & Dale Wallace (Emerson Drive), Cory Gierman (Godfather of Muzik Mafia), Steve Harwell (Smash Mouth), Buddy Jewel, Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Roads, Phillip Sweet & Jimi Westbrook (Little Big Town), Rockie Lynne, Brian McComas, Memarie, Jon Nicholson, James Otto, Ray Scott, Brady Seals (Hot Apple Pie), Trent Tomlinson, Ira Dean & Heidi Newfield (Trick Pony), Two Foot Fred, Keith Urban, Johnny Van Zant & Donnie Van Zant (Van Zant), Brad Warren & Brett Warren (The Warren Brothers), Trent Willmon & Chely Wright. The Academy of Country Music Motorcycle Ride will kick-off from the world's largest Harley- Davidson dealership, Las Vegas Harley-Davidson and will end with a concert extravaganza on the world famous Fremont Street.

"The Academy of Country Music Celebrity Motorcycle Ride is one of the most popular events surrounding the Academy of Country Music Awards," said Bob Romeo. "What started off with just a few artists has turned into a star-studded event that makes this Country Music's Biggest Ride(TM)."

To register for this year's Academy of Country Music Celebrity Motorcycle Ride please visit www.acmcountry.com. Registration fees are only $30, with proceeds benefiting the Academy of Country Music(R) Charitable Foundation.

The Academy of Country Music was founded in 1964 with a mission to support, promote, and enhance the advancement of the country music industry worldwide. The Academy, which is comprised of more than 3,800 professional members and a newly established Associate Membership, is headquartered in Burbank, Calif. For more information on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS and the Academy of Country Music, please visit www.acmcountry.com.