(Sara Evans official website) - Multi-platinum country superstar
Sara Evans has joined forces with her record label, RCA Records; writers Ron Harbin, Richie McDonald and Roxie Dean; and publishers Harbinism.com Music, Sony/ATV
Music Publishing and Zomba
Music Publishing to donate a portion of the proceeds from with her new single 'Coalmine' to a life needs/education fund for the families of the Sego mine disaster in West Virginia.
Evans, currently on tour with label mate Brad Paisley, recently performed in Morgantown, WV where they invited the families of the Sego mine disaster to attend a special reception followed by the concert. Having spent time with these families, Evans was moved by their strength and decided that she wanted to find a way to contribute.
"It is truly a blessing that because of this song, so many different people are able to come together to contribute to these families who have been through so much," said Sara Evans.
The songwriters of 'Coalmine,' Ron Harbin, Richie McDonald and Roxie Dean, were also watching and reading about the Sego disaster and began to look for a way to help out. Upon hearing that 'Coalmine' would be the next single from Evans' album Real Fine Place, they contacted Evans' management and record label stating that they would like to donate a portion of the proceeds from this record to the West Virginia families. RCA Records, Harbinism.com Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Zomba Music Publishing, a division of BMG Music Publishing, were immediately on board to contribute as well.
'Ron, Roxie and I were saddened as we watched the news in West Virginia unfold,' commented Richie McDonald. 'When our song was chosen as the next single for Sara Evans, we immediately knew that this was our chance to help make a difference for these families who have been through so much.'
Working with West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin's office, a foundation was identified that will help the families with everyday needs as well as lend assistance with their children's education. Anyone who would like to make a personal contribution can do so by purchasing a commercial digital download of 'Coalmine' available at iTunes, Walmart Digital Downloads, Napster, Real/Rhapsody, MusicMatch, Microsoft, SonyConnect and Y! Music. A portion of the proceeds from all digital downloads will contribute to the fund.
