UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 12, 2010

GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		1-13079		73-0664379
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One Gaylord Drive Nashville, Tennessee				37214
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615) 316-6000

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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ITEM 2.02.		RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

     On July 12, 2010, Gaylord Entertainment Company issued a press release announcing its advance bookings for June 2010 and the six-month period ended June 30, 2010 and preliminary hotel revenue information for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01.		FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

     (d) Exhibits

	99.1			Press Release of Gaylord Entertainment Company dated July 12, 2010

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.