HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Phil McGraw and a roster
of all-star entertainers will join forces for "DR. PHIL AND FRIENDS," a
benefit concert on August 10, at the New Orleans Arena. Net proceeds from
the event, which is being held under the auspices of the Dr. Phil
Foundation and sponsored by JCPenney, will go directly to the families of
the New Orleans police, fire fighters and emergency personnel, who gave so
much to the people of New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina struck.
Dr. Phil will host the event and recognize these brave first line
responders in the recent Katrina tragedy. Country music superstars Brooks &
Dunn, who have had 23 #1 singles and won more than 70 major industry awards
will headline. Having sold more than 28 million albums, Kix and Ronnie are
the top selling country duo of all time. Joining Brooks & Dunn will be
best-selling R&B singer Brian McKnight and comedian Jeff Foxworthy, who is
the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history. Allen Toussaint,
one of the greatest musicians, producers and songwriters to ever hail from
New Orleans, will also perform. No one knows the plight of the first
responders better than Toussaint who had to temporarily relocate following
the loss of his home. His collaborative effort with Elvis Costello, "The
River in Reverse," was one of the first major recordings to happen in New
Orleans since Katrina.
"These brave men and women have been on the front lines of this
incredible Gulf Coast disaster even before Katrina hit land," said Dr. Phil
McGraw. "Unlike most of the citizens of New Orleans, the first responders
were not given the choice to leave because they had to stay and help
evacuate the city. Most of their homes are gone and their surviving family
members and loved ones are in other cities. They're fighting an uphill
battle not only emotionally, but financially, to get their lives back on
track and that's why the Dr. Phil Foundation is proud to be given this
opportunity to help give these people a much-needed break."
Tickets to DR. PHIL AND FRIENDS can be purchased at all Ticketmaster
locations or by logging on to http://www.ticketmaster.com. Prices range from $35
to $500. The latter includes a meet-and-greet with Dr. Phil and other
performers.
About the Dr. Phil Foundation
The Dr. Phil Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable organization
committed to supporting organizations and programs that address the
emotional, physical, mental and spiritual needs of children and families.
Dr. Phil McGraw, psychologist, best-selling author and host of the
television series DR. PHIL established the foundation in 2003. For more
information, please visit http://www.drphil.com or http://www.drphilfoundation.org.
SOURCE Dr. Phil Foundation
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Related links:
http://www.drphil.com
http://www.ticketmaster.com
http://www.drphilfoundation.org
CONTACT:
Louis DiCenzo, Media Relations of DR. PHIL,
+1-323-956-3405
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