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

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 August 5, 2008, Gaylord Entertainment Company (“GEC”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. 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 August 5, 2008

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.