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Top 10 Super Country Hits - November 25th, 2007 - 46th Survey - Fifth Year
songs rated based on points system from radio and tv play

Artist/Song
  a.. 1 - Garth Brooks - More Than A Memory
  b.. 2 - Carrie Underwood - So Small
  c.. 3 - Taylor Swift - Our Song
  d.. 4 - Josh Turner - Firecracker
  e.. 5 - Kenny Chesney - Don't Blink
  f.. 6 - Trace Adkins - I Got My Game On
  g.. 7 - Dierks Bentley - Free & Easy
  h.. 8 - Sugarland - Stay
  i.. 9 - Keith Urban - Everybody
  j.. 10 - George Strait - How 'Bout Them Cowgirls
Hot Rising Single
Whiskey Falls - Falling Into You

Keep An Eye On Single
Terri Clark - In My Next Life


RICHIE McDONALD RELEASES NEW CHRISTMAS CD

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Richie McDonald has just released his first solo 
CD, "If Everyday Could Be Christmas," on Loremoma Records (pronounced 
Lo-Re-Mo-Ma). In early 2007, McDonald announced his departure as lead singer 
for the multi-platinum recording group Lonestar and has since been busy 
gearing up for a solo career.

"If Everyday Could Be Christmas" is a fresh, fun take on Christmas classics, 
with several new songs destined to become holiday favorites. This 11-song CD 
puts McDonald's distinctive voice on display, along with his much-honored 
writing talents. McDonald was honored in 2002 with the prestigious BMI 
Songwriter of the Year Award for "I'm Already There," and has writer's 
credits on many of Lonestar's biggest hits. "If Everyday Could Be Christmas" 
contains four new songs written by McDonald.

This release also spotlights McDonald's three children - Rhett, Mollie and 
Maise - who lend their singing talents to the CD, adding a warm family touch 
to the holiday season.  And children of all ages will laugh along with "Why 
Santa's Fat," McDonald's take on a child's vision of Santa!

The final cut on the CD, "Miracles Happen," was co-written with Christian 
author Karen Kingsbury and will be featured in her upcoming movie,"Guidian's 
Gift." This collaboration came about when McDonald and Kingsbury got 
together with mutual friend Gary Baker. McDonald says "Karen Kingsbury is 
not only a wonderful author of very emotional books, but she has proven to 
be equally as touching when writing songs."

For more information on Richie McDonald and "If Everyday Could Be 
Christmas," visit www.richiemcdonald.com.  The CD is available NOW 
exclusively on McDonald's website and on his upcoming 35-city Christmas tour 
with Jim Brickman.

Track Listing:

1 If Everyday Could Be Christmas
2 Why Santa's Fat
3 The Christmas Song
4 It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
5 Mary Did You Know
6 Christmas In New York
7 Coming Home For Christmas
8 White Christmas
9 Christmas Lights
10 Blessed Are The Hands That Give
11 Miracles Happen


Richie McDonald Christmas Tour w/Jim Brickman

Nov 23      Mesa, AZ                Mesa Arts Center
Nov 24      Mesa, AZ                Mesa Arts Center
Nov 25      El Paso, TX            Plaza Theatre Performing Arts
Nov 26      Lubbock, TX           Lubbock Memorial Civic Center
Nov 27      Wichita, KS             Century II
Nov 28      Sioux Falls, SD       Washington Pavilion
Nov 29      Milwaukee, WI        Riverside Theatre
Nov 30      Merrillville, IN         Star Plaza Theatre
Dec 01      Memphis, TN          Orpheum Theatre
Dec 02      Minn, MN                Pantages Theatre
Dec 03      Appleton, WI           Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Dec 04      Evansville, IN          Victory Theatre
Dec 05      Charleston, WV       Clay Center
Dec 06      Easton, PA              State Theatre
Dec 07      Richmond, VA         Landmark Theatre
Dec 08      NY City, NY              Lincoln Center - The Allen Room
Dec 09      Wilmington, DE       Playhouse at The Dupont Theatre
Dec 10      Gettysburg, PA         Majestic Theatre
Dec 12      Chattanooga, TN      Tivoli Theatre
Dec 13      Huntsville, AL           Von Braun Center
Dec 14      St Louis, MO            Blanche M Touhill Performing Arts
Dec 15      Atlanta, GA              Cobb Energy Center
Dec 16      Knoxville, TN           Tennessee Theatre
Dec 18      Melbourne, FL          King Center
Dec 19      Ft Myers, FL              Barbara B Mann Performing Arts
Dec 20      Jacksonville, FL        Florida Theatre
Dec 21      Clearwater, FL          Ruth Eckerd Hall
Dec 22      Providence, RI          Providence Performing Arts Center
Dec 23      Manchester, NH         Palace Theatre
Dec 26      Grand Rapids, MI      DeVos Performance Hall
Dec 27      Ft Wayne, IN             Embassy Theatre
Dec 28      Erie, PA                    Warner Theatre
Dec 29      Lexington, KY           Singletary Center
Dec 30      Canton, OH               Palace Theatre
Dec 31      Toledo, OH               Stranahan Theatre

For more information, contact:

Laura Claffey - Print
Publicity House
PublicityHouse@comcast.net

Sharon Eaves - Radio
Publicity House
615-275-7003
nashmgr@aol.com


LeAnn Rimes Returns As Host of 26th Annual Colgate Country Showdown National 
Final

Longest-Running Talent Competition



NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (November 15, 2007) -- Dean Unkefer, President of 
Special Promotions, Inc. and producer of the Colgate Country Showdown, has 
announced that Curb Records recording artist LeAnn Rimes will again host and 
perform at the 26th Annual Colgate Country Showdown National Final on 
January 24, 2008 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.  The Showdown is the 
Nation's largest and longest-running country music talent search and radio 
promotion.



Unkefer commented, "The most important thing is not winning or losing but 
having the opportunity to perform in front of live audiences and be exposed 
to industry professionals."



Each year the competition begins in the spring with country radio stations 
producing live shows to find the best new talent in their market.  These 
winners then compete at the state and five regional competitions throughout 
the summer and fall.  The five finalists compete for the grand prize of 
$100,000 at the National Final.  The televised one-hour special is 
syndicated nationwide and last year also aired on the GAC (Great American 
Country) Network.



In addition to hosting the event, Rimes will perform two songs from her 
latest CD, Family. Her first single, "Nothin' Better to Do," is currently 
climbing up Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.



Rimes has won two Grammy Awards, including the first Best New Artist 
accolade ever won by a country artist. She has sold more than 37 million 
records, won an American Music Award, three Academy of Country Music honors 
and 12 Billboard Awards. She's scored numerous hit singles like "One Way 
Ticket," "I Need You," "Nothin' 'Bout Love Makes Sense," "Probably Wouldn't 
Be This Way," "Can't Fight The Moonlight," which was a #1 song in 11 
countries, and "How Do I Live," which was the longest running single ever on 
the Billboard Hot 100, spending a record-setting 69 weeks on the chart.  Her 
1996 debut Blue catapulted her to superstardom at just 13 years old and went 
on to sell more than 8 million copies.  For more information about LeAnn 
Rimes visit www.leannrimesworld.com.



About the Showdown: Annually, more than 50,000 artists compete in the 
Colgate-sponsored local competitions with 450 radio stations throughout the 
U.S. and over $300,000 in cash prizes are awarded throughout 550+ live 
competitions.  All participants are consistently judged on five core 
criteria: Marketability in Country Music, Vocal/Instrumental Ability, 
Originality of Performance, Stage Presence/Charisma and Talent. Optional 
bonus points can be awarded to acts with original music in the Songwriting 
category. The competition boasts a "who's who" in the Country Music industry 
with past local, state and regional winners including Brad Paisley, Garth 
Brooks, Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Billy Ray Cyrus, Sara Evans, Miranda 
Lambert and Carrie Underwood.


About Colgate: Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products 
company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet 
Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories 
around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as 
Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, 
Kolynos, Elmex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill's 
Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet pet foods. For more information 
about Colgate's global business, visit the Company's website at 
www.colgate.com.



The five National Finalists and judges will be announced in upcoming weeks. 
For more information on the Colgate Country Showdown visit 
www.colgatecountryshowdown.com.



COUNTRY LEGEND GARTH BROOKS' ULTIMATE HITS

 DEBUTS AT #1 IN CANADA

FINAL SOLD OUT CONCERT IN KANSAS CITY, MO. WILL BE SIMULCAST

 AT EMPIRE MOVIE THEATRES ACROSS CANADA TONIGHT

Toronto, ON (Wednesday, November 14) -  Country legend Garth Brooks' album 
Ultimate Hits (Pearl Records/Universal Music Canada) has today debuted at #1 
on the Neilsen Soundscan Album Chart, selling 20,598 copies in it's first 
week of release.

Ultimate Hits, a three disc package, contains 30 Garth classics, three new 
songs and a bonus track; as well as a DVD featuring 33 videos, including new 
and never-before-seen footage. The first single "More Than A Memory" is 
currently #2 at country radio and the video is in heavy rotation at CMT in 
Canada.  The single debuted at #1 on the country charts, which is the first 
time this has happened in US history.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), certified Garth Brooks 
as the #1 selling solo artist in US history, he has sold in excess of 123 
million albums and is the only solo artist in history to have 6 albums top 
the 10 million mark.  His body of work - including the groundbreaking No 
Fences, Ropin' The Wind, The Hits, and Double Live - propelled country music 
as a genre to the front pages of newspapers worldwide and the covers of 
magazines, to the point where Forbes declared on its cover, "Country 
Conquers Rock" and featured Garth in a major music piece.

Brooks has received every accolade the recording industry can bestow on an 
artist, including:  2 Grammys, 17 American Music Awards, 11 Country Music 
Association Awards, 18 Academy of Country Music Awards, 5 World Music 
Awards, 12 People's Choice Awards, and 36 Billboard Music Awards.  He was 
named Artist of the '90s at the 1997 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, 
received the Artist Achievement Award at the 1997 Billboard Music Awards, 
and was named Artist of the Decade at the American Music Awards in 2000 and 
the Academy of Country Music Awards in 1999.

The key to his record-setting success lies within the personality and talent 
of Garth Brooks.  He has brought daring individualism and a love of music, 
ranging from working class blues and honky tonk to bluegrass and arena rock, 
to the musical table. His easy-going, approachable charisma is matched only 
by his fearless willingness to take chances and step outside the lines. With 
twenty-seven #1 singles, thirty-eight Top 10 hits and eleven #1 albums, 
Brooks has opened the doors for many more Country artists to follow.  In the 
midst of one of the most successful careers in music history, Brooks retired 
from touring in 1998 to spend time with his family.  His retirement is often 
placed on hold to perform for charities that are close to his heart.

Garth however has emerged from a self-imposed retirement for a string of 
nine sold out dates in Kansas City, MO.  Tonight marks the final concert and 
it will be simulcast in select Empire Theatre movie theatres across Canada. 
(www.empiretheatres.com)

For further Universal Music Canada media correspondence contact:
SARA MILNE, National Media & Artist Relations
UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA
416 718 4073
Sara.milne@umusic.com
Umusicbiz.com



For further Garth Brooks media correspondence contact:
Anya Wilson

Anya Wilson Promotion & Publicity

416-977-7704

awilson@netsurf.net


COUNTRY MUSIC STAR CLAY WALKER TO HOST CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Nashville, TN (November 19, 2007) - Multi-Platinum recording artist Clay 
Walker will host the 1st Annual "Clay Walker Charity Classic" golf 
tournament to be held in Houston, TX, March 16-17, 2008, at the Woodlands 
Country Club.  All proceeds from the event will benefit Walker's 
not-for-profit charity, Band Against MS.

The two-day event will feature 28 PGA TOUR and Champions TOUR golf 
professionals, along with celebrities from the music and entertainment 
industries who will participate in a pro-am event followed by an awards 
dinner, charity auction and private concert featuring Clay and friends.

"I am excited about our event," said Clay.  "My hope is that we can raise 
awareness for Band Against MS as well as significant funds for MS research 
and education. Music and golf are my passions and Houston is my home and I 
can't think of a better way to create something special for Band Against MS 
and our charitable endeavors."

Band Against MS  is a 501 (c) (3), not-for-profit organization committed to 
providing educational information for those living with Multiple Sclerosis, 
funding programs researching a cure for Multiple Sclerosis, and funding 
programs helping those living with the disease. Clay established Band 
Against MS in February 2003, because he wanted to help others living with 
the same disease he has battled since 1996.  More information about Band 
Against MS is available at www.bandagainstms.org.

The five goals of Band Against MS include:
To help provide hope for those living with MS
To educate those living with MS about drug therapies and treatments
To encourage individuals living with MS to seek appropriate treatment
To fund research seeking a cure for the disease
To fund programs providing assistance to people living with MS

"We are proud of the strides that Clay's charity, Band Against MS has made, 
and of our collective efforts to raise funds and awareness for MS research 
and education.  To that, we are confident that the golf tournament can help 
us achieve our core goals," said Kyle Frederick, executive director of Band 
Against MS.

The event will be managed by Peter Jacobsen Sports (PJS), a full-service 
sports and entertainment marketing firm founded by 7-time PGA TOUR winner 
Peter Jacobsen.

For more information about sponsorships and participation in the event 
please visit www.bandagainstms.org, www.peterjacobsensports.com or contact 
Mike Galeski at mike.galeski@peterjacobsensports.com.

About Clay Walker
Since his recording debut in 1993, Walker has scored 11 number one country 
hits and sold more than 10 million albums.  "Fall" the new single and title 
track from Walker's eighth studio album is currently climbing the country 
charts.  For additional information on Clay, visit www.claywalker.com

SECOND ANNUAL TRACY LAWRENCE MISSION POSSIBLE TURKEY FRY
Lawrence And Friends To Fry 400 Thanksgiving Turkeys For The Homeless
Monday, November 19, 2007 At The Nashville Union Rescue Mission


NASHVILLE, TN-November 16, 2007-Country music superstar Tracy Lawrence and 
some of his friends will be frying turkeys for the homeless men, women and 
children served by the Nashville Rescue Mission, Monday, November 19 in the 
Mission's parking lot at 639 Lafayette St. in Nashville. This is the second 
year for the Tracy Lawrence Mission Possible special Thanksgiving event, 
held to create awareness of the services provided by the Mission as well as 
the ongoing need for contributions and community support for this 
organization. Lawrence will be joined throughout the day by some of his good 
friends Jason Aldean, Wade Hayes, the Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders, Brad 
Arnold (lead singer of the rock group 3 Doors Down), and Daryl Worley.

"Tracy invited me out to help him fry turkeys at the Nashville Rescue 
Mission, and I can't think of a better way to kick off the holiday season," 
says Aldean. "He is doing a great thing for our community, and I look 
forward to lending him a hand."

"Last year we started with a goal of 100 birds," says Lawrence, "and we 
ended up frying 235. The whole idea is to raise awareness and funds for the 
Nashville Rescue Mission. We plan to expand the event a little each year 
with the long-term dream of turning the Monday of Thanksgiving week each 
year into a day of awareness and giving to people in need across the entire 
United States. We're planning to break last year's record and go for 400 
birds this coming Monday, and this year I have some of my good friends 
coming out to help. The folks at the Mission tell me that 400 turkeys will 
translate to approximately 6,500 meals."

In addition to turkey-frying Monday, Lawrence will be calling more than a 
dozen radio stations across the country to talk about his turkey fry and to 
raise awareness for homeless needs and programs in other markets. "I'd love 
to eventually see satellite Mission Possible events all over the country," 
adds Lawrence.

Lawrence and crew will be giving away 400 smoked turkey legs (while they 
last) to individuals who stop by the Nashville Rescue Mission during the 
turkey fry event and make a donation. "It's an opportunity for people to 
get-a-leg-up on giving for the holiday season," Lawrence adds with a wink. 
"I'm really looking forward to this. We get to have fun and help a terrific 
organization that serves our community well. I'm hoping local residents will 
stop by, throw us a wave or shout out 'hello,' and drop off canned food 
items, clothing, personal items, or cash donations. We had a huge turnout 
last year. I want it to be even bigger this year."
Tim to
Those who stop by can sign up for a Thanksgiving package giveaway. The 
package will include a Masterbilt turkey fryer courtesy of Bass Pro Shops, a 
3-gallon box of Crisco peanut oil, a Crisco cookbook and apron, a jar of 
Cajun Injector marinade, and two Tracy Lawrence CDs (his current disc FOR 
THE LOVE and his new Christmas CD titled ALL WRAPPED UP IN CHRISTMAS).

A host of generous local and national sponsors have stepped up to support 
this event. The list of sponsors includes Bass Pro Shops, Blue Rhino, Cajun 
Injector, Cargill, CO5 Nashville, Crisco, Guy Wallace Trailers, 
Holley-Guidry Public Relations, Joslin & Son Signs, Judge Bean's Bar-B-Que, 
Masterbilt, Roberts Bros. Coaches, Rocky Comfort Records, TLE Inc., Trinity 
Gas, Wal-Mart, 103 WKDF, 1510 WLAC, 95.5 The WOLF, and The Big 98 WSIX-FM 
("Big D & Bubba").

The Nashville Rescue Mission feeds an average of 1,300 people daily, 7 days 
a week, 365 days a year. The need is ongoing. "If we work together," says 
Lawrence "the Mission Is Possible." You can find more detail online at 
nashvillerescuemission.org

For additional information, or to arrange for "live" shots or interviews, 
please contact Randy Guidry (cell: 615-491-5703) or Debbie Holley (cell: 
615-491-5702) at Holley.Guidry.

Todd Fritsch Heats Up The Caribbean With  Three-Week Tour, December 3-20


Texas Traditionalist Partners With Armed Forces Entertainment To Bring A 
Touch Of Holiday Cheer To Troops

Houston, TX (November 19, 2007) - Texas traditionalist Todd Fritsch has 
partnered with Armed Forces Entertainment for a three-week tour of U.S. 
bases in the Caribbean December 3- 20.  Fritsch and his band Stampede will 
heat things up for troops at Guatanamo Bay (Cuba), Soto Cano (Honduras), 
Curacao and San Juan (Puerto Rico). The trip has a special meaning for 
Todd's soundman, Enrique Alvarado and bassist Robert DiBlanco; Enrique's 
cousin will be in attendance at the 'Gitmo' show, and Robert served in the 
German Air Force.  For Fritsch, whose grandfather, uncle, and six 
great-uncles served in the military, the tour is a special honor.  "It's a 
great way to end this year - entertaining our troops in the Caribbean," says 
Todd. "I can't wait to meet the soldiers and thank them personally for their 
service to our country. I hope they enjoy the shows."


Fritsch actually cancelled some stateside dates to make time for this tour, 
and he's looking forward to more than just singing. Word has already reached 
Texas that a big chili cook-off is planned for the Honduras date.  "We get 
to judge the contest," says Todd.  "I bet there are some great cooks there - 
and I'm hoping for some of the hot stuff!"


During the long summer months, Fritsch not only burned up the highway, but 
racked up some frequent-flyer miles as well. He traveled steadily stateside, 
and wrapped up his third tour of France in Lyon on September 22, where he 
was honored with the "Independent Artist of the Year" award from the French 
Association of Country Music. Recently, he's shared the stage with the 
Brazosport Symphony Orchestra, Marty Stuart (at Gruene Hall), Aaron Tippin, 
his mentor Gary P. Nunn, Pat Green, Roger Creager and Pauline Reese.  His 
current single, "First Date (For The Last Time)," from SAWDUST, was released 
to Texas radio in October, and will be released internationally next month. 
Before Todd's Armed Forces shows, he'll make his first appearance at the 
Celebrity Cutting competition in Fort Worth on November 30.


You can enjoy sound clips and learn much more about Todd at 
www.MySpace.com/toddfritsch or www.toddfritsch.com .  Both SAWDUST and his 
debut CD, TODD FRITSCH are available at the Apple i-Tunes store, and music 
retailers near you.

For interviews and a selection of  hi resolution photos, contact:
Martha E. Moore
so much MOORE  media
615-746-3994
somuchmoore@charter.net
www.somuchmoore.com

3 DOORS DOWN BRINGS NASHVILLE TO BILOXI!!!

MuzikMafia with Jon Nicholson, Big Kenny, Shannon Lawson, Damian Horne & 
Randy Hauser added to benefit line-up, sponsored by AIG/American General 
Life & Accident Insurance

Biloxi, MS -  Multi-platinum, Grammy nominated band 3 Doors Down will hold 
their 4th annual "The Better Life Foundation" Concert at The Hard Rock Hotel 
& Casino on December 1, 2007, in Biloxi, Mississippi.  Joining 3 Doors Down 
on-stage will be MuzikMafia members Jon Nicholson, Big Kenny (of Big & 
Rich), Shannon Lawson & Randy Hauser as well as previously announced Sara 
Evans.

The 12 time platinum band, 3 Doors Down has enjoyed major success since day 
one. Popular hits include "Kryptonite," "Duck & Run," "Loser," "Be Like 
That," "When I'm Gone" and "Here Without You," making them one of the 
consistently successful rock bands in recent history.

Since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast area, The Better Life Foundation 
has been working locally to assess the individual needs of each community 
and getting them exactly what they need. The 2007 Better Life Foundation 
event will benefit children's charities along the Gulf Coast.

General Admission tickets are on sale at all TicketMaster locations and the 
Biloxi Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Box Office.

VIP Tickets can be purchased exclusively at 251-586-2208.  VIP Ticket prices 
range from $300 - $500 and include food and beverage.  General admission 
tickets can be purchased for $100 - $125.

For more information on 3 Doors Down or The Better Life Foundation visit:
www.3doorsdown.com
www.thebetterlifefoundation.org

3 Doors Down Media Contacts:
Webster & Associates Public Relations 615-777-6995
Newspaper: Megan Jakes / megan@websterpr.com
Magazines: Don Grubbs / don@websterpr.com
TV: Kirt Webster / kirt@websterpr.com
Online: Nick Carver / nick@websterpr.com
Syndicated Radio: Chelsey Shults / chelsey@websterpr.com
International: Marty / marty@websterpr.com

JASON MEADOWS HUGSS VIDEO MAKING IMPACT: AWARENESS VIDEO IS ADDED TO CMT
Star Working To Raise Funds For Families Of Fallen Heroes

NASHVILLE, TN-November 13, 2007-Country recording star Jason Meadows is 
working hard to help support the families of fallen service men and women. A 
very moving video that uses Meadows' song "18 Video Tapes" as the music bed 
was initiated by Meadows and Baccerstick Records and uploaded on YouTube to 
begin an awareness campaign for HUGSS (Helping Unite Gold Star Survivors). 
It was uploaded on the popular video-viewing site approximately three weeks 
ago and has had more than 40,000 views in that time. Although it was not a 
part of the original plan, CMT Pure has added the video to its programming 
schedule in heavy rotation, it has been added to CMT's regular video 
programming schedule in medium rotation, and it has been posted and is 
available for viewing on-demand at CMT.com. Meadows does not appear in the 
video.

"After performing the song '18 Video Tapes' for the last year," says 
Meadows, "I have had someone come up to me at every show and tell me their 
story as it relates to the song. Often, it has been the story of a soldier 
who was killed in action and the kids that they left behind. It gave us an 
idea. We wanted to find a way for '18 Video Tapes' to help these families, 
so we put together this video and, hopefully, it will move people enough to 
take action. This video isn't about me or my song. It's about helping people 
who have a loved one who made the ultimate sacrifice.their life. It's an 
opportunity for all of us to REALLY support our troops by helping their 
families. Take a look and send the link to everyone you can. The more that 
people know about HUGSS, the more good we can do."

Meadows and the creative services and artist development team at Baccerstick 
Records, Jeanine Pellegrino and Heather Bay, then began work to put the idea 
in motion. "We are honored to be teaming with HUGSS," says Pellegrino. "We 
originally did this video as a tribute to these military heroes and their 
families and to help get the word out about HUGSS and the terrific work this 
organization does. To have CMT add the video when Jason is not even featured 
in it is incredible. It shows how important this message is."

"It'll really choke you up," adds Meadows. "There's no acting in this video, 
man. These are real people and this is reality."

As a separate and second project, Meadows recently put together a 
fundraising campaign with the Oklahoma Chapter of the FFA (Future Farmers of 
America) to benefit HUGSS. He and the folks at Baccerstick Records helped to 
create a competition among Meadows' local home state chapters of the FFA in 
hopes that the competition will raise funds and awareness for HUGSS and then 
spread to other state chapters across the country.

Members of the Oklahoma chapter that raises the most money for HUGSS will 
get to sing with Meadows on "FFA," a song written and recorded by Meadows 
and a likely candidate for becoming the FFA's national anthem. The song will 
be made available through a variety of digital service providers including 
iTunes, with a portion of the proceeds going to HUGSS. "This is about making 
a difference in the lives of these military families and having some fun 
doing it," adds Meadows. To give the song a listen, visit 
www.jasonmeadows.com and look for the "click" option to hear the song on his 
homepage.

HUGSS is a non-profit support group that helps families of fallen service 
men and women. According to statistics, there have been more than 4,000 
fathers, mothers, sons and daughters that have lost their lives in 
Afghanistan and Iraq. As a result, more than 2,000 children have been left 
without a parent. HUGSS provides extended care for Gold Star families beyond 
what the care teams and casualty assistance officers can offer, including 
acting as the Gold Star family's voice when needed, and offering special 
resources, support groups, and programs for adults, teens and children, 
among other services.

The term "Gold Star Family" originated with a woman, Grace Darling Seibold, 
who lost her son, a pilot, during World War I. While her son was away at 
war, and as a service to the community, she visited returning servicemen and 
veterans in local hospitals. When her son's personal effects were delivered 
to her doorstep marked "Effects of Deceased Officer, First Lieutenant George 
Vaughn Seibold, Attached to the 148th Squadron, BRFC.", there was no 
information regarding the events and details that led to that dark moment. 
She clung to the hope that her son had simply been injured and possibly 
returned to the United States without any identification.

It tooks months of inquiring before the family received official notice of 
her son's death and the circumstances surrounding it, and his body was never 
recovered. Working through her sorrow, she not only enhanced the lives of 
many servicemen by continuing her work in the hospitals, but recognized that 
self-contained grief is self-destructive. She devoted her time and energy to 
extending the hand of friendship to other mothers whose sons had lost their 
lives in military service in addition to her other hospital work. She 
organized a group consisting solely of these special mothers, with the 
purpose comforting each other, but also giving loving care to hospitalized 
veterans confined in government hospitals far from home. The organization 
was named after the gold star that families hung in their windows in honor 
of the deceased veteran.

The Gold Star Support Center was established at the Ft. Hood, Texas military 
base to create programs to address the needs of all families who suffer the 
loss of a soldier. Email: GSFamily@hood.army.mil
HUGSS - Phone # 254-288-6728 or 254-288-1668. For additional information, 
visit the Goldstarfamilysupport.org website.





View the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaGmeFhqEpk
Or go to the www.youtube.com website and enter 18 Video Tapes in the search 
bar.

For Jason Meadows inquiries, please contact Randy Guidry or Debbie Holley at 
Holley.Guidry, 615-460-9550.





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