Electronic Arts today announced a full-throttle mix of country and rock on its soundtrack for NASCAR 08 in stores July 26, 2007. Multi-platinum country duos Brooks & Dunn and Big & Rich trade paint with hard rock’s Velvet Revolver and Airbourne to represent the fast and dangerous sounds of the total NASCAR experience.

The soundtrack reflects NASCAR’s growing and diverse fan base, speaking to both its country roots and surging urban enthusiasts. The NASCAR 08 soundtrack features the exclusive debut of Long Haul, from the forthcoming album by legendary country superstars Brooks & Dunn, as well as the pounding tracks Loud and Radio from the acclaimed new album by multi-Platinum pair Big & Rich. Hard rock super group Velvet Revolver takes racing intensity to the wall with the single She Builds Quick Machines, while hot new Australian band Airbourne - also featured in Madden NFL 08 - challenges all competition with Stand Up For Rock ‘N’ Roll.

Rising country music star, Jason Aldean will be performing Monday night, July 23 at the invite-only EA SPORTS NASCAR 08 Launch Party in New York City. Amongst other songs, Jason will perform Johnny Cash, his recent hit single that is featured in the NASCAR 08 soundtrack.

The complete in-game soundtrack for NASCAR 08 includes:

Airbourne by Stand Up For Rock ‘N’ Roll
Big & Rich by Loud
Big & Rich by Radio
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club by Need Some Air
Blackberry Smoke by Up In Smoke
Brooks & Dunn by Long Haul
Bucky Covington by Empty Handed
Crossin Dixon by Stomp
Halfway To Hazard by Country ‘Til The Day We Die
Jason Aldean by Johnny Cash
Palmerston by Addicted To This
Velvet Revolver by She Builds Quick Machines