NEW DANCING WITH THE STARS CAST REVEALED

The cast for the ninth season of Dancing With the Stars has been announced -- and it includes a few surprises. The biggest being former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay, 62, who'll kick up his heels along with the other 15 so-called stars.

The rest of the hopefuls are ...

• Entertainer Donny Osmond, 51 -- who will follow in his sister Marie's footsteps. (Marie finished third on season five.)
• Sabrina, the Teenage Witch star Melissa Joan Hart, 33
• Singer Macy Gray, 41
• Singer Mya, 29
• Singer Aaron Carter, 21
• Entourage star Debi Mazar, 45
• Reality star Kelly Osbourne, 24
• One-time supermodel Kathy Ireland, 46
• Swimsuit model Joanna Krupa, 30
• Former U-F-C champ Chuck Liddell, 39
• Retired Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin, 43
• Snowboarder Louie Vito, 21
• Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin, 26
• George Hamilton's son and Shannon Doherty's ex Ashley Hamilton, 35
• Iron Chef America "Chairman" Mark Dacascos, 45

TOP 10 MOST OUTRAGEOUS CAR OPTIONS

Hagerty Insurance researched dozens of these unheard of inventions to create a list of the top 10 quirkiest options ever invented for the automobile.

1. Automotive Swamp Cooler -- These were popular from the late 1940s through the 1950s to help cool the interior of cars before air conditioning systems became readily available. Swamp coolers were available through the aftermarket and attached to one of the car's windows. These are highly collectible now and are commonly seen at vintage car shows.
2. Highway Hi-Fi (16 2/3 LP Player) -- Developed in 1955 and offered as an option on 1956 Chrysler models, the Highway Hi-Fi had one big drawback: Drive over even the smallest of bumps, slam on the brakes or take a corner fast, and it would skip.
3. Destroilet -- An optional "Destroilet" gas incinerator-type toilet was available for early 1960s Dodge motor homes, which was meant to simplify waste disposal. After use, when the top lid was closed, a small, thick metal lid would also close over the well at the bottom. A jet of burning gas would incinerate the solid waste and vaporize the liquid.
4. Electric Shaver -- An electric shaver that was powered by the vehicle's electrical system was developed by aftermarket automotive suppliers in the 1940s and was an available factory option for a 1957 Chevrolet.
5. Automatic Lit Cigarette Dispenser -- As a "safety" item, this was an aftermarket accessory designed to eliminate the distractions of lighting a cigarette while motoring down the road. Unveiled in the late 1940s, it was attached to the steering wheel.
6. Steam Pressure Cooker -- This accessory mounted to the rear bumper to cook food while motoring down the road. It routed exhaust gases through the inner chambers of the cooker to provide the heat to cook the food. Yum!
7. Steering Wheel Watch -- In 1958, a steering wheel-mounted watch was available on DeSotos.
8. Trafficators -- Back in the days before flashing turn signals, a driver would flip a switch on the dash and a lit semaphore arm would swing out of a panel on the appropriate side of the car and signal the driver's intention to turn.
9. Swivel Seats -- These seats, available on a '59 Chrysler, would automatically swivel out as the door opened to make it easier for the passenger to exit the automobile.
10. Talking Car -- In the early 1980s, the Chrysler LeBaron talked. It would say phrases such as "Your door is ajar" and "All monitored systems functioning." If you followed the command of "Please fasten your seatbelt," it would promptly reply with "Thank you!"

RELEASE DATE FOR GEORGE STRAIT'S TWANG

MOVES UP TO AUGUST 11

Nashville, TN (July 7, 2009)  - George Strait's "Living For The Night," the first single from his upcoming album TWANG, hit the Top 15 mark in just three weeks making it one of the fastest rising singles of his career.  The song, written by Strait, his son Bubba Strait and legendary songwriter Dean Dillon sits at #15 this week on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart and #13 on the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart. With the debut single racing up the charts, the street date of TWANG has been moved up to August 11, 2009.

"It makes a papa proud to have my son contributing to the creation of this record," Strait admits. "We had a great time writing with each other and then Dean adding his magic made it even more special. I hope the people that buy this record have as much fun listening to it as I had making it."

"Living For The Night" marks the first time Strait has penned a song since "I Can't See Texas From Here" from his 1982 debut - Strait Country.  Strait co-wrote two additional songs on TWANG - "He's Got That Something Special" and "Out Of Sight Out Of Mind."  Bubba Strait also wrote the track "Arkansas Dave."

Co-producing this thirteen-track disc with legendary producer Tony Brown, Strait proves again why he has sold over 67 million albums throughout his record-breaking career. TWANG, Strait's 38th album, was recorded at Shrimpboat Sound Studio in Key West, FL. It is the same studio where they recorded Strait's last two award-winning albums.  

2009 has already been a year of accolades for Strait. His platinum-selling Troubadour was named "Best Country Album" at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in February.  In April, Strait was the fifth artist ever to receive the Academy of Country Music's Artist of the Decade honor.  Most recently, he headlined the kick-off event at the new Dallas Cowboys' stadium, selling out the venue is less than an hour.  The concert was hailed by the Dallas Morning News as "an extravaganza" that "showcased Strait at the pinnacle of his musical game."

With a career spanning more than 25 years, Strait has 57 #1 singles to his credit, which is the record for more Number One hits than any artist in history including Elvis.  His 33 different platinum or multi-platinum albums have earned him the most RIAA platinum certifications in country music and third in all genres behind The Beatles and Elvis Presley.  Strait was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006, making him one of a few artists to receive such an honor while still actively recording and producing music.

Track Listing for TWANG:

1.  Twang - Jim Lauderdale, Kendell Marvel and Jimmy Ritchey

2.  Where Have I Been All My Life - Sherrie Austin, Will Nance and Steve Williams 3.  I Gotta Get To You - Jim Lauderdale, Jimmy Ritchey and Blaine Larsen
4.  Easy As You Go - Steve Bogard and Rick Giles
5.  Living For The Night - George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon
6.  Same Kind Of Crazy - Delbert McClinton and Gary Nicholson
7.  Out Of Sight Out Of Mind  - George Strait and Bubba Strait
8.  Arkansas Dave - Bubba Strait
9.  The Breath You Take - Dean Dillon, Jessie Jo Dillon and Casey Beathard
10. He's Got That Something Special - George Strait, Bubba Strait and Dean Dillon
11. Hot Grease And Zydeco - Gordon Bradberry and Tony Ramey
12. Beautiful Day For Goodbye - Doug Johnson and Pat Bunch
13. El Rey - Jose Alfredo Jimenez