COUNTRY THUNDER USA FESTIVAL SHOWCASED ON GAC's TOP 20 COUNTDOWN, ON THE STREETS, AND GAC NIGHTS

Nashville, TN (Country Thunder USA) - Country Thunder USA, one of the premiere country music festivals held annually in Florence, Arizona (with sister festival in Twin Lakes, WI July 19-22, 2006), will be showcased on Great American Country television network April 24-28. GAC Festival hostess SUZANNE ALEXANDER was on-location in Arizona April 5-8 to catch up with country music entertainers Larry the Cable Guy, Carrie Underwood, Big & Rich, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Anderson, Neal McCoy, and many more-discussing life on the road and the artists' upcoming schedules.

GAC Nights will begin airing the special episode April 24th with airings at 8:00 PM ET and again at 11 PM ET.

On The Streets and Top 20 Countdown aired this past weekend.

Over 50 acts performed during the four day festival, providing nearly 60 hours of entertainment. The event featured beautiful weather and clear nights where the stars weren't only out in the sky. Country Thunder USA and GAC-TV partnered to offer an up-close-and-personal look at life on the road and the excitement both on and off the stage. GAC Hostess Suzanne Alexander even offered her time to give an official tour of historic Florence for festival fans!

Country Thunder USA proves that you can catch all your favorite artists on GAC-TV. All programs will re-air, so please check www.gactv.com for additional times and dates. If you miss the stars-such as Gretchen Wilson, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, and Carrie Underwood-on TV, be sure to visit Country Thunder USA in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin July 19-22. Information on the line-up and tickets is available by visiting www.countrythunder.com or by calling 262-279-6960.