Daughtry Kicks Off Salvation Army 2009 National Red Kettle Campaign at First Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Game at New Stadium in Arlington, Texas
During the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Oakland Raiders, Grammy-nominated rock band Daughtry will kick-off The Salvation Army's 2009 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign with a live, nationally-televised halftime performance. The Thanksgiving Day game begins at 4:15 EST and will be broadcast on the CBS television network. In addition to iconic red kettles on street corners and at storefronts nationwide, the 118-year old campaign will break ground online by utilizing various social media platforms. Initiatives include updated features to The Salvation Army's Online Red Kettle application, a first-ever Angel Giving Tree online program and other programs to be announced soon.
"Thanksgiving is a time for great traditions, like watching the Cowboys' game, giving thanks for the blessings in your life and remembering those less fortunate," said singer Chris Daughtry. "This year, the band will perform at the game during halftime and encourage people to generously support The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign, a fantastic charity that has a real impact on peoples' lives."
On the heels of the release of their new album, 'Leave This Town,' Daughtry will perform a medley of hits during the Cowboys halftime show. Daughtry's performance will include songs from both 'Leave This Town' and the group's 5X platinum debut album, 'Daughtry.' This performance marks the first Thanksgiving Day halftime show at the new state-of-the-art Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. 'Leave This Town' debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and Daughtry is currently headlining their first arena tour. After the game, catch Daughtry in a repeat HD performance on www.BillboardLive.com (10pm EST).
For the past 12 years the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game halftime show has officially launched the Red Kettle Campaign on a national stage, becoming annual holiday tradition. Since the partnership began in 1997, the annual Red Kettle Campaign has raised more than $1.2 billion. Previous halftime performers include Jonas Brothers, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Sheryl Crow, Destiny's Child, Toby Keith, LeAnn Rimes, Creed, Jessica Simpson, Billy Gillman, Clint Black, Randy Travis and Reba McEntire.
"This is a critical time of year for millions of Americans in need, and we are excited that Daughtry will be able to bring attention to The Salvation Army's important work during the Red Kettle Campaign," said Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones. "Through the dedication of all the members of Daughtry, the message of giving back this holiday season will reach millions of donors and volunteers."
In addition to the band’s performance, Daughtry will be hosting an Online Red Kettle that will allow fans to donate to The Salvation Army through its proprietary social media platform at www.onlineredkettle.com. Fans can also donate or join Daughtry's team kettle by visiting www.daughtryofficial.com. Last year, Online Red Kettles raised more than $1 million dollars as thousands of supporters hosted kettles and asked friends and families to give via electronic payments. This year, The Salvation Army has expanded the capability of the Online Red Kettle with a new application that allows users to easily integrate their kettles into their personal Facebook pages. The Salvation Army hopes to double the amount raised in 2008, to more than $2 million.
"This year we're asking our fans to show they care about The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign by going online to support our virtual red kettle. Every donation helps," said singer Chris Daughtry. Daughtry encourages fans to host their own kettles, which will help even more people in America this year.
The Red Kettle Campaign will also be supported by a number of initiatives with The Salvation Army's network of corporate and retail partners. Walmart will once again be allowing Salvation Army red kettles to ring bells and raise funds at Walmart and Sam's Club stores nationwide between November 27th and December 24th. They will also be making a $1.25 million donation to the campaign. The Salvation Army will also contribute to a new blog at www.WalmnartGiving.com.
JCPenney will lead The Salvation Army into a new era with a new Angel Giving Tree online program at www.jcp.com/angel, which allows donors to adopt a child or senior in need and send them a Christmas gift. The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree programs have been running for more than 40 years and nearly 500,000 angels are adopted each year nationwide. JCPenney's new online feature is expected to significantly boost the number of Angels who receive support through its convenience of shopping and shipping from home.
The Salvation Army will also soon be announcing details of an exciting in-store promotional event with its longtime supporter Target.
"Our partnerships, including those with the Dallas Cowboys, Walmart, JCPenney, Target and The Weather Channel are critical to the success of the Red Kettle Campaign," said Salvation Army National Commander Israel L. Gaither. "These programs and outreach initiatives help us provide service to 30 million people in nearly every community in America."
The Red Kettle Campaign, the oldest annual charitable fundraiser of its kind in the United States, helps raise money for those who need it most in communities nationwide – providing toys for kids, coats for the homeless, food for the hungry and countless social service programs year-round. From its humble beginnings as a fundraiser started by a Salvation Army captain in San Francisco in 1891, the Red Kettle Campaign has grown into one of the most recognizable and important charitable campaigns in the United States. As part of the campaign, more than 25,000 Salvation Army volunteers spread throughout the country to ring bells daily and solicit spare change donations to the iconic red kettles from holiday shoppers. In 2008, the campaign raised more than $130 million nationwide, a new record supported by the public’s nickels, dimes, quarters and dollars (and the occasional diamond ring or gold tooth) all collected and used to help people in the communities where the money was raised.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 129 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar spent is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.
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Comments (32)
Oh that was beyond fab! Chris your voice was perfect as always, and the band was awesome too! Its such a great cause, its fab your making a difference! Have a great xmas guys xx
Sarah
a commercial with the boys for the Salvation army this morning while I was waiting at the doctors office. I was getting frustrated because my doctor was running late and then, coming from one of the t.v.s across the room, I hear "What about now" . I looked up and saw Chris and the guys talking about the red kettle drive. Suddenly I was no longer upset about the wait and I had a smile on my face. It's amazing how those guys can have that effect on people!
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koalas11
koalas11
but finally watched it last night and thought the performance was outstanding!! There parts of it that made me shiver and I was so proud of all of you. Chris sounded awesome and I loved the medley of songs. It was amazing and something to smile about. Great job Daughtry!!
The spot for the Salvation Army you guys did was nice to watch also. I thought it was entertaining at times. Way to get involved for such great causes. Love you Chris, Steely, BCrad, JP, and Joey so much!!
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~* PLEDGE MAMMA #15 *~
~Proud to be a Daughtry Lifer and Addict~
~*JB Supporter*~
~* PLEDGE MAMMA #15 *~
~Proud to be a Daughtry Lifer and Addict~
~*JB Supporter*~
I was blown away by the half time show! My parents are retired Salvation Army Officers and I have been in The Salvation Army my whole life. I also had the pleasure of catching your show in Allegan, MI 2008. Awesome! So imagine my complete joy of having two of my favorites on the field at the same time! Great Job guys! This is a good thing that you have done and it will go a long ways to help a lot of people in need. Thank You for your support! God Bless and Happy Holidays!
as always!
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THANKS RCA!!!
~Amanda Jo
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~Amanda Jo
THANKS RCA!!!
ROCKIN WITH DAUGHTRY IN...
COLUMBUS, OH 3-13-07
SPRINGFIELD, IL 8-12-07
ST. PAUL, MN 3-18-08...VIP WINNER!!!
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 8-9-08
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I love any chance I get to see you guys. Is this a obsession? NO, just one devoted fan! You guys were awesome!!! Happy Holidays!
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Brandi B in Muskegon, MI
Brandi B in Muskegon, MI
Love the Batman Symbol, in the ear thingy LOL .You guys ARE friggin great !!!
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Jody Tredici
Jody Tredici
Happy Belated Thanksgiving and Thank YOU for gracing our living rooms (yet again this week)!!!!!!
It was AWESOME!!!!
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Cheering YOU on at maximum volume, always - Kim
Cheering YOU on at maximum volume, always - Kim
Where is Daughtry's online kettle?
It was definitely worth fighting with my brothers for the remote control! Great job!
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You can always tell the "real deal" with Daughtry!!!
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Music, the best mind-altering substance - gettin' high on D A U G H T R Y forever!!!
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Music, the best mind-altering substance - gettin' high on D A U G H T R Y forever!!
DAUGHTRY fans are ageless!!! Once a fan, ALWAYS a fan!!!
*Pledge Mamma #35 (Airlie) * One of the DOGGs!!
For those of you who asked the Colorguard that performed with Daughtry at the Thanksgiving game were mostly High School Colorgard from several schools in the DFW area including Arlington High's very own Colt Colorguard who wanted to say thanks to everyone for letting them be part of it all. They are huge Daughtry fans and had a blast!
The performance was super. Have always supported the Salvation Army because they do such good work. It warmed my heart to see Daughtry supporting this cause. Love the band, love Chris. His voice is just amazing.
You did a great job! My favorite was when the camera went to you just before commercial break while you were standing at one of the field entrance doors...you guys seems so excited to be there - hope you had fun!
We sat down to eat with under 8 minutes left on the game clock. I was getting nervous! The nerve of my sister serving dinner so close to halftime! ha ha I had one ear to the tv the entire time and rushed my meal to get back to the tv to see Daughtry. They were perfect!! Sounded and looked GREAT!! (TiVo'd at my house of course!)
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~*Pam*~
Looking forward to Daughtry in Youngstown!
~*Pam*~
We sat down to eat with under 8 minutes left on the game clock. I was getting nervous! The nerve of my sister serving dinner so close to halftime! ha ha I had one ear to the tv the entire time and rushed my meal to get back to the tv to see Daughtry. They were perfect!! Sounded and looked GREAT!! (TiVo'd at my house of course!)
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~*Pam*~
Looking forward to Daughtry in Youngstown!
~*Pam*~
The performance was amazing and I loved the spot before it too- you're good bell ringers LOL!
Everyone at our Thanksgiving stopped and listened when you guys hit the stage- beautifully done and I'm happy to hear the Dallas peeps took good care of you all. You sacrificed family time to do this and all the humanitarian work you do is just one more reason we love ya so much.
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You
guys rocked it! It is so great to see how far you've come. i have been a fan since Day 1
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Proud to be a DAUGHTRY fan
Joanne
Proud to be a DAUGHTRY fan
Joanne
You guys were incredible! I loved the medley of songs, they were perfect.
Thanks for making my Thanksgiving extra special
It's so great how you guys are always giving back and supporting such great causes.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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Great cause, anyone wanna watch - check it out .......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdC_2ZpZp3A
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pearls
pearls
Amazing medley and incredible performance...just wish it was longer!
Chris, I hope you, your family and the band and their loved ones had the Happiest Thanksgiving ever! You made mine VERY happy! All my love!!
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Jules loves Daughtry!
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Jules loves Daughtry!!!
Awesome performance!!!! The cowboy cheerleaders, the pyro, the red kettles, the colorguard at the end were all awesome. Nice to see you got to use your own stage with your own mike stand too!
Who was the colorguard by the way? Probably a Texas high school or something local. I wish I could've signed up for that!! My 2 favorite things were on the field...Daughtry and colorguard. I loved how well the flags were together and went with the performance. SO AWESOME!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Powerful voices and big smiles. Too short and could have been less cheerleaders running around and more Daughtry close-ups!! Thanks to all of you for your values and always coming up with new ways to make a difference in this world. For the first time in my life I am going to go and ring those bells. I will tell you where I will be and you can come and sing while I ring!!! A girl can wish, can't she?
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LEAVE THIS TOWN - "A lot of the lyrics are about how leaps of faith can set us free or tie us down, and realizing that we often find heartache when we run from something and redemption when we run toward something. - Chris Daughtry
Carold503
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Carol
Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.
Madison WI 10/09 First concert and first VIP
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Loved it, Chris and the band were in great form. Thanksgiving and Daughtry I'm thankful.
I will be watching the game and mostly your performance b/c I don't want to miss a thing!! I know you're going to do a great job and I am excited for the medley of songs and just to see you on t.v. on this Thanksgiving day. I am thankful for being so passionate about such an amazing band who not only creates great music but also has kind hearts and make a difference in the world. You rock!!
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~Proud to be a Daughtry Lifer and Addict~
~*JB Supporter*~
~* PLEDGE MAMMA #15 *~
~Proud to be a Daughtry Lifer and Addict~
~*JB Supporter*~
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#1 Fan!
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Can't wait to see another great Daughtry performance!!
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#1 Fan!
#1 Fan!
That is the perfect day for me!! Daughtry is so wonderful for-again-being such good deed doers. Hats off to a wonderful group of men and blessing to them and their families. Luv,Deanna
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Proud Member of the DOGG Pound
'All that I'm after is a life full of laughter
As long as I'm laughing with you"
~*~ Pledge Mamma #43 ~~
Proud Member of the DOGG Pound
'All that I'm after is a life full of laughter
As long as I'm laughing with you"
play tomorrow:) Thanksgiving will be extra sweet right around dessert time.
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Can't Wait to "Leave This Town" and see them play again.
Wishing Daughtry all the best for this Fall tour.
"We may lose and we may win but like the sun we will rise again" Rescue Me
Can't get enough of you guys ! Daughtry Rocks ! Looking forward to watching you live on Thanksgiving Day!!!!! Chris !!!!!
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Jody Tredici
Jody Tredici