(PR) Keith Urban will be the featured performer at The Salvation Army's Kettle Kickoff at halftime of the nationally televised Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game on November 25, 2010. The game will air on FOX starting at 3:15 p.m. CST.Keith Urban's halftime show will mark the 14th year that the Dallas Cowboys and The Salvation Army have partnered together to raise money for people in need in communities across the country.
During the Thanksgiving Day performance Urban is expected to play a number of his top hits, including his latest single "Put You in a Song" from his forthcoming CD Get Closer (in stores on November 16th).
"I'm really honored to be a part of this great tradition and great partnership between the Dallas Cowboys and the Salvation Army," said Urban. "It's gonna be amazing playing in Cowboys Stadium in that environment at half time of the Thanksgiving game!"
As part of this year's Kettle Kickoff, two fans will have the chance to win a trip to Dallas to see the game, by signing up to host an Online Red Kettle at www.OnlineRedKettle.org.
The contest is free to enter and allows participants to work as a virtual bell ringer, recruiting friends, family and colleagues to support people in need across America by donating online. Fans who collect the most donations have a chance to win. Fans can sign up beginning October 25, 2010, and winners will be alerted on November 21, 2010. Complete rules and contest details are available online at www.OnlineRedKettle.org.
"This year, Keith Urban, one of the most popular music artists in the world, will kick-off the Red Kettle Campaign in style, and we couldn't be happier," said Charlotte Jones Anderson, recently announced as the new Chairperson of The Salvation Army's National Advisory Board. "We know Keith's drive to share his voice with others, will connect with and encourage the American public to give generously and support the important work being done by The Salvation Army."
