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

I feel it's nicer to do it outside SQL, but if you insist...

SELECT -1, '(please choose one)'
UNION
SELECT * FROM datStatus
ORDER BY statusName