Mar 29, 2007

(Nashville, TN) – Multi-platinum country music singer CLAY WALKER is stepping up to the plate hoping to hit a home run with his debut album on Curb/Asylum Records, Fall. But before his album is released on April 17th, he will literally â€کstep up to the plate’ in a memorable home opener for the Houston Astros performing a special acoustic set during the Monday, April 2nd game. In addition, fans can catch Walker singing the National Anthem and a special performance of “God Bless Americaâ€‌ during the 7th Inning Stretch.

“I love Houston,â€‌ says Walker. “It’s home and I’m proud to be an Astros fan. This is my â€کfirst’ opening day and I am ecstatic to perform in front of my favorite fans!â€‌

The Texas native’s consistent string of hits includes 11 number one singles over his 14 year career. He recently debuted the title track to his new album, “Fall,â€‌ the follow-up to “â€کFore She Was Mama.â€‌ In addition, Walker has placed 31 titles on Billboard’s Top Country Songs chart, with 15 of them climbing to the top ten.

Walker recently appeared on iVilliage Live! in support of National MS Awareness week. In addition, Walker was a special guest during an intimate acoustic performance that raised nearly $20,000 for a family spotlighted on the hit television show Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Stay tuned to www.claywalker.com for additional scheduled performances surrounding the release of Fall in April 2007.

The Houston Astros opening game vs. Pittsburg Pirates will take place at Minute Maid Park, located on Texas Avenue (between Jackson and Chenevert), in Houston, Texas on Monday, April 2nd at 6:05 PM.