Washington, DC (Top40 Charts/ Clear Channel Radio) Clear Channel Radio's WMZQ, Today's Country for Washington, DC, announced today that
LeAnn Rimes will perform a live acoustic concert to benefit StandUp For Kids, a national non-profit charitable organization committed to ending the cycle of youth homelessness throughout the United States. The benefit performance featuring Rimes will be held on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET at the Riot Act Comedy Club in Washington, DC.
"I believe that message needs to be shared with the world, and in doing so, I am happy to partner with Clear Channel to help support StandUp for Kids, an important nonprofit organization whose mission is to help homeless and street kids all across the country."
StandUp For Kids was founded in 1990 to help rescue homeless and at-risk youth. Their mission is to empower teenagers toward lifelong personal growth through on-the-streets outreach programs. All proceeds from the event will benefit StandUp For Kids. Tickets for the event will be $20 and are available for purchase by visiting riotactcomedy.com.
At the benefit event, LeAnn will perform her new song "Give" from her upcoming album Lady & Gentlemen, in stores Sept. 27. For the song's video, LeAnn partnered with the organization and featured several homeless kids from
Chicago who have been directly impacted by StandUp For Kids.
"'Give' is a song with a powerful message about how if we want love, kindness and happiness in our lives, then we need to give some of that back," LeAnn said. "I believe that message needs to be shared with the world, and in doing so, I am happy to partner with Clear Channel to help support StandUp for Kids, an important nonprofit organization whose mission is to help homeless and street kids all across the country."
The concert is a part of Clear Channel Radio's commitment to empowering local youth. In addition, Clear Channel will collaborate with LeAnn to create a series of national public service announcements and a special 30 minute radio show discussing the serious issue of the rising rate of youth homelessness.
"Just as we were struggling with the devastating effects of the economic downturn, declining contributions and the difficulty of recruiting enough volunteers, LeAnn and Clear Channel
Radio flew in, like guardian angels, giving us an amazing opportunity to tell our story," said Tom Reiman,
National Board member of StandUp For Kids. "This will be a great event and will help us raise awareness about teen homelessness throughout the communities we serve."
"This is such an amazing opportunity to attend an intimate acoustic performance by
LeAnn Rimes while raising funds for a very important cause," said Thea Mitchem, Market Manager, Clear Channel Radio. "LeAnn is clearly passionate about teen homelessness and WMZQ is honored to help bring that passion to our listeners through this concert and her new song, 'Give'.'"
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