From AJ News--ALAN JOINS LINE-UP FOR CMT DISASTER RELIEF CONCERT

[Somebody]

 
05.06.2011ALAN JOINS LINE-UP FOR CMT DISASTER RELIEF CONCERT

SET TO PREMIERE LIVE ON
THURSDAY, MAY 12 AT 9 P.M. ET/8 P.M. CT

Talent line-up includes Hank Williams, Jr. and Alabama,
Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans and Tim McGraw

CMT and its pro-social initiative CMT One Country will air a live, 90-minute concert special featuring Hank Williams, Jr. and Alabama, Alan Jackson, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, Tim McGraw and many others to raise awareness and funds for those affected by the recent devastating storms, flooding and tornadoes.  The fundraising special will air live from Nashville on Thursday, May 12 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on CMT and will be simulcast on CMT.com.  Additional artists to be announced; all money raised will benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief efforts.

            Hank Williams, Jr. got the ball rolling on the fundraising event this past weekend when he reached out to CMT to express his urgent desire to address the disaster:  “I just couldn’t believe what I was seeing on TV.  Alabama is home - I am really pumped about helping.  I want to raise lot of money, and thanks to my good friends, we are going to be able to make a difference.”

            "CMT's audience is reaching out to us, and to our stars, in desperation,” said Brian Philips, president, CMT.  “The other seismic news events of the past few days have had the unintended effect of limiting media coverage of this massive, historic American disaster.  Simply put, CMT and our artists will not allow this to happen.  We will raise money, and we will shine the brightest possible light on the urgent needs of our courageous neighbors.  On behalf of CMT, MTV Networks and Viacom, we strongly urge other organizations to join us in this labor of love."

            “Our hearts go out to every person affected by these storms, and we’re grateful for every donation that enables the Red Cross to do whatever we possibly can do to ease their suffering and give them help,” said Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross.

           
            **CMT One Country encourages you to support our neighbors affected by the recent devastating tornadoes and floods.  Please text “REDCROSS” to 90999 to make a $10 donation to support the American Red Cross Disaster Relief efforts.

 





 

   
 
 

[Somebody]

I had a feeling he'd be there--Thank you Alan ! Thank you Everyone !

[vamp1227]

That is wonderful to hear...A big thank you to Alan and everyone involved!!

[nelle]

Beth , thank you for the info. I will tivo it so I can watch again.  Thank you ALAN and everyon else.   Take Care  nelle

[BIGHUSKERSRED]

Thanks much, Beth! I was a bit surprised to read about this, actually, as I've never known Alan and Tim McGraw appearing together at any country music event. When I first read about this event on thebooth.com and saw that Tim is going to be there, I immediately thought that Alan will not be there for sure and decided right away that I will not be watching it (I'm not a big fan of TM). So, I was rather surprised to read this news. I'll be watching it now, that's for sure. I, too, am happy that Alan will be there. THANK YOU, ALAN!!!!!!

BHR

[Jeri_MS]

Thanks to All the Singers Involved in this and especially Alan! Thanks Alan
we saw him Sing in "ALL For The Hall" also.This was for The Hall Of Fame.Wish it had been on TV or I missed it. Dolly Pardon was there & many others
. I think on occasions such as this , we will be seeing Alan perform w/Anyone for a cause.Great promo but Alan isn't doing it for this, I'm sure. I think he has great people working for him w/his new label and may chose more himself.
When He was in the "ALL For The Hall and , it was Great to see so many Singers together..BE SURE AND WATCH THIS ON CMT THURSDAY, MAY 12 AT 9 P.M. ET/8 P.M. CT   What a Great Line Up of Singers Yo!

I have a feeling Others will be added..So glad we can see it on TV..All Great Singers..
THANKS ALAN AND EVERYONE FOR GIVING YOUR TIME TO THIS CAUSE. Ronnie Dunn  said he" was from OK. but he had never seen the damage as in Alabama".. He will Sing his new one "BLEED RED" most likely , Love it!
Keith Urban may play along w/ All of them as he did in" All For The Hall", what a GREAT Event for such a Great Cause..CMT thanks to them too!   Jerrie-MS
PS- Thanks Beth for Posting! I had just read it on the front Home page..a good reminder to watch it! and /or Go.

[Melanie]

Well I watched it, but I declare I must have been in one of my "states of mind" because I don't remember all the
singing but Aj's choice of Song of Life>>>wrong title, Song For the Life?? I blame it on brain cells that are gone f/good. Anyway, f/give me f/not remembering the exact title of the song. Hope it airs again so I may tape it!!

Thank you, MS. BETH, F/THE POSTING...