Hi everybody!

As you all know "Around The Bend" will be here soon, and pre-orders have started. So you have read the news items and surfed the web. This means you know you have some options with your "Around The Bend" purchasing decisions. Where to start? Well, shopping happens to be something that I personally specialize in. So let's break this down...

Below are your 3 available versions of Around The Bend for Pre-Order

Pre-Order the Standard 11 Track CD!

Pre-Order the Deluxe Edition! Includes:
-Standard 11 Track Album
-Bonus DVD featuring:
1. Three Wooden Crosses (CMT Studio 330)
2. You Didn’t Have a Good Time (CMT Studio 330)
3. Faith In You (Music Video)
4. Faith In You (Theater Performance Video)
- Plus 6 month online membership to fan club

Pre-Order Digital on iTunes from July 1st-14th
- Digital Album: Track listing same as Standard album + 2 bonus tracks: “One In a Row” and “Lead Me Home”
- "Faith In You" (Theatre Performance) (video)
- Digital booklet
*There will be a direct link to this pre-order when it goes live on iTunes July 1st

So where to start? If you are planning on purchasing all 3 versions of this release, make sure you have established an iTunes account, or recruit a friend or family member to help you get your download. I've helped my parents download many an album, single, or podcast when they first got iTunes. It was fun to teach them, and now they are super comfortable doing it themselves. I just talked to my Mom yesterday and she was cracking up over a Free podcast TV show she got from iTunes. Also, message the RandyTravisTeam if you are having any issues with iTunes and we will help you out!

Currently, the physical Standard and Deluxe Edition links on RandyTravis.com will take you to NewberryComics.com. They are one of the many retailers supporting Randy's new album by offering autographed versions of the album on their site. While many retailers are offering pre-orders, Newberry Comics is the only retailer offering an autographed booklet.

So, you're more interested in price, then getting the signed booklet, or you have a gift card left over you're trying to use, whatever the reason, it is not a problem. Various other retailers are offering Randy's CD for pre-order and you can choose which retailer you'd like to pre-order from. No matter who you order from you will receive the same version of Around The Bend, just depends on whether you choose the Standard or the Deluxe Version.

The following popular retailers have pre-orders for "Around The Bend":

NewberryComics.com
Standard CD Price: $11.99
Deluxe Edition Price: $19.99
Shipping and Handling: $3.50

Warner Bros Records Store
Standard CD Price: $11.98
Deluxe Edition Price: $14.98
Shipping and Handling: varies

Amazon.com
Standard CD Price: $9.99
Deluxe Edition Price: $16.99
Shipping and Handling: varies; eligible for FREE shipping with purchase of $25 or more, see amazon.com for details on this offer (order both versions and get FREE Shipping!)

CMT.com
Standard CD Price: $11.55
Deluxe Edition Price: $17.75
Shipping and Handling: varies

Walmart.com
Standard CD Price: $9.72
Deluxe Edition Price: $13.88
Shipping and Handling: varies

Not interested at all in pre-ordering? That just fine too, July 15th pop into your favorite music retailer and pick up either the Standard or Deluxe Version of Around The Bend. Tell them Randy and his Team sent you!

That's all I have right now, message the RandyTravisTeam if you have any questions that I have not addressed.

Look forward to launching Fanclub with you all July 15th!

Until next time,
-K