Since a little over an hour after the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington, Salvation Army disaster canteens have been on the scene. In order for us to respond on behalf of the American public, it has taken the generous donations of many, many individuals, along with corporations and foundations. We want to thank each of you for reaching out during this time of national disaster. We hope that you feel a part of the work that we are doing from our canteens on site at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in rural Pennsylvania, along with being alongside those in our counseling centers who are reaching out to family members and relief workers.

Thank you from us and from all who have suffered so greatly.

God bless you.

Sincerely,

Commissioner John Busby
NATIONAL COMMANDER

Nashville, Tenn. – October 3, 2001 – CMT: Country Music Television and Clear Channel Entertainment have joined forces to present THE COUNTRY FREEDOM CONCERT on Sunday, Oct. 21 at Nashville’s Gaylord Entertainment Center. This one-night only live music benefit will pay tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on America and will honor the efforts of the rescue workers who sacrificed their lives to save others. Country superstars George Strait, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, and Martina McBride will join other country greats as CMT telecasts the live concert, commercial-free, on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 8:00-10:00 PM, ET. The full artist line-up will be announced shortly.

THE COUNTRY FREEDOM CONCERT will also be telecast live by CMT Canada. Westwood One will provide the concert’s radio feed to stations worldwide. The feed will be made available to all stations.

All proceeds of THE COUNTRY FREEDOM CONCERT will benefit the Salvation Army’s wide-ranging Disaster Relief Fund. In addition to all ticket proceeds, designated toll-free phone lines and web sites have been established for viewer and listener contributions. Ticket information for THE COUNTRY FREEDOM CONCERT will be announced later this week. CMT and Clear Channel Entertainment will underwrite all production costs of the live concert event. Powers Management is providing use of the Gaylord Entertainment Center at no cost.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

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