Include a blank row in query results

Question

Is there a way to include a blank row at the top of a sql query, eg if it is meant for a dropdown list? (MS Sql Server 2005 or 2008)

Select * 
  FROM datStatus          


        

Answer 1

How about unioning the first row together with the rest of the query?

Select -1,'(please choose one)'
union all
select * FROM datStatus ORDER BY statusName