LAUREN ALAINA TO RELEASE “GROWN UP CHRISTMAS LIST” FOR SPECIAL OYLMPICS ‘A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS"

Alaina Featured in CMT’s First Holiday Edition of “Live @ CMT”
Set To Perform On NBC’s Christmas In Rockefeller Center 

 

Christmas will come early this year for Lauren Alaina fans, who will be able to stuff their stockings with her version of the holiday classic, “Grown Up Christmas List” on December 10th. The digital track, which was produced by Nathan Chapman, is being released on iTunes in conjunction with the 26th anniversary of the Special Olympics’ ‘A Very Special Christmas®’ holiday music series.

Since 1987, the ‘A Very Special Christmas’ album series has changed lives through generating over $116 million in royalties in direct support of Special Olympics programs, thanks to the generosity of top internationally acclaimed recording artists. U2, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Madonna, Sting, Bon Jovi, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Sheryl Crow, Mary J. Blige, No Doubt, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, are among the stars that have contributed tracks to previous albums over the years. To learn more, visit http://www.averyspecialchristmas.org/.

Alaina has been very involved with the Special Olympics organization since she started with her local hometown chapter at just 11 years old. She is now an Ambassador for the cause and spent a week in PyeongChang, South Korea last year to participate in the Special Olympics Winter Games.

“Growing up, I was very close with a cousin who had an intellectual disability, and it upset me when people all around me treated him differently,” said Alaina. “I feel blessed that I’m able to be so involved with a cause dear to my heart. Not only am I able to record one of my all-time favorite holiday songs for a great cause, but year-round, I’m able to visit schools across the country and talk to kids about creating acceptance and respect for all kids – regardless of any disability.”

Lauren will perform “Grown Up Christmas List” as a part of the first holiday edition of CMT’s “Live @ CMT” series. The program, which launches December 2nd on CMT.com, will also feature performances of some of Lauren’s favorite Christmas songs – “O Holy Night,” “Jingle Bells,” and “Silent Night.” In addition, her performance of “Grown Up Christmas List” will air as a holiday music video, which will premiere on CMT and CMT Pure on December 9th.

Lauren is also set to perform "Grown Up Christmas List" and "Jingle Bells" during the 7pm EST hour of NBC's Christmas In Rockefeller Center, which will air in certain markets throughout the country on December 4th. Fans can check local listings to tune in.

For more information, be sure to visit www.laurenalainaofficial.com.

NEED YOUR HELP TO SEND MATTHEW SMITHERMAN TO REPRESENT NC IN THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS SEPT 6-10. PLEASE DONATE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Hi, I'd like to take the opportunity to recognize an event that is close to my heart, the Special Olympics and this year, a very special person will be representing the state of NC, Matthew Smitherman who is the son of my co-worker and dear friend, Bryce Smitherman. This year, Matthew has been honored as being chosen one of two golfers to represent Team NC at the North America Golf Invitational Tournament in Glendale, AZ from Sept 6-10, 2012.

Matthew and our other representative, Lawrence Blume will be playing 9-hole Alternate Shot in this tournament. Matthew has been involved in Special Olympics for over 5 years. He has been an avid golfer for over 14 years. Lawrence Blume has been coaching and volunteering with Special Olympics Forsyth County for over 4 years. He has helped with the Golf team for the past 2 seasons. This will be both players first time playing in a National Golf Tournament.

Lisa Kiser, local coordinator Special Olympics Forsyth County, will accompany the pair and also serve as head of delegation for the entire delegation from North Carolina.

Please make a difference in these two lives and the lives of other Special Olympians by helping in the fundraising efforts to send these athletes for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. 

Thank you for your support of Matthew and Lawrence in helping them reach their fundraising goals in preparing for the upcoming SONA Golf Tournament in Glendale, Arizona!

Thank you for considering a donation to help raise funds for this tournament. Donating through the website link below is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support their fundraising efforts.

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/lisa-kiser/sonanationalgolfinvitational

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!