Singer Christia Mantzke Performs for Troops in Greenland

		The USO is a private nonprofit, charitable organization relying on contributions from individuals, organizations and corporations to support its programs for service members and their families around the world. The USO serves as the link between the American people and our men and women in uniform. The mission of the USO is to bring a touch of home to service members and their families. (PRNewsFoto) WASHINGTON, DC USA

WASHINGTON, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Music newcomer Christia Mantzke will embark on her first USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour to provide a morale boost to troops stationed in Greenland April 20-29. Mantzke, a vocalist with a rock/alternative/pop sound, will perform free shows for military, civilian and contractor personnel at Thule Air Base. Home to approximately 800, the base supports missile warning, space surveillance and satellite command and control operations. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031119/USO ) Born in Los Angeles, Mantzke moved to New York looking for her "big break" just after high school graduation. After a rough start, the singer-songwriter was selected for the role of "Mary" in Jesus Christ Superstar. Soon after, she hit Broadway to star in the lead role in Smokey Joe's Cafe. Other stage credits include the "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," "Fame" and "Aida." A multi-talented musician who plays guitar, keyboards and piano, Mantzke soon decided to pursue a solo music career. She gained a following shortly after singing "Only Believe" on a national telethon. Later, she signed with EMI Europe and released her commercial debut single "I'm Not A Boy," which enjoyed a spot in the Top 20 in Germany, France and Italy. Her newest album, "The First," features songs about hope, love and empowerment that emphasize Mantzke's powerful vocals, soulful lyrics and catchy melodies. Her single "Stop Asking" was voted second best rock song by Billboard magazine's World Song Contest. For more than 64 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale and recreation-type services to U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO is a nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of the American people to support its programs and services. The USO is supported by World Partners Avon Products, Inc., AT&T Corporation, BAE SYSTEMS, Bass Pro Shops, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, Computer Systems Center, Inc., Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Military Channel, Morgan Stanley, National Football League, Northwest Airlines, Inc., Reader's Digest, Sara Lee, S & K Sales Company, TriWest Healthcare Alliance and The Walt Disney Company. Other organizations, including the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-0600), have joined thousands of individual donors to support the USO. For more information on the USO, please visit our Web site at http://www.uso.org