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Bands For Freedom Foundation Receives Major Support From Nashville's Brightest Stars.


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 and Chely Wright add more star power to the Bands For Freedom Foundation's "Heroes Page"

The Bands For Freedom Foundation today announced the addition of several extremely high-profile country music celebrities to its rapidly expanding "Heroes Page" - (www.bandsforfreedom.com/en/heroes.php#) - an online list of celebrity supporters of the U.S. troops via the Bands For Freedom Foundation and the Armed Forces Relief Trust fund (AFRT AFRT American Financial Realty Trust
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The newest heroes to the country musicians highlighted on the "Heroes Page" showcasing their support for U.S. troops by wearing red, white and blue Bands For Freedom silicone wristbands include

--Rascal Flatts;

--Brad Paisley;

--Terri Clark; and

--Chely Wright.

Country music sensation Rascal Flatts (made up of Gary LeVox Gary LeVox (born Gary Wayne Vernon, Jr. on July 10, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio) is the lead vocalist of American country trio Rascal Flatts. His second cousin, Jay DeMarcus, is also a member of the group. , Jay DeMarcus Jay DeMarcus (born Stanley Wayne DeMarcus, Jr. on April 26, 1971, in Columbus, Ohio) is the bassist and a harmony vocalist in the American country pop trio Rascal Flatts. His second cousin, Gary LeVox, is also in the group as the lead vocals.  and Joe Don Rooney Joe Don Rooney (born September 13, 1975 in Baxter Springs, Kansas and raised in Picher, Oklahoma) his first band Unclethumbtack was formed in Miami Oklahoma 1992-1997. Joe Don is currently the lead guitarist and a harmony singer in the American country pop trio Rascal Flatts. ) is the latest to join with Bands For Freedom in support of the AFRT and the men and women of the U.S. military. Their breakout song "Prayin' for Daylight" propelled them to the top of the charts and subsequent hits "Feels Like Today" and "Bless the Broken Road" have helped them draw fans from outside the genre.

Brad Paisley, the West Virginian crooner, is the next superstar to join with the Foundation in support of U.S. troops. His songs include: "He Didn't Have to be," "Mud on the Tires," "I'm Gonna Miss Her" and "Whiskey Lullaby," a soulful duet with Alison Krauss.

Terri Clark, one of country's most established female performers, has built growing base of fans and supporters with her smooth vocals and striking beauty. She is a big advocate for the U.S. military at home and abroad. Clark's list of hit songs include: "Easy on the Eyes," "Every time I Cry" and "Girls Lie Too."

The final hero, Chely Wright, recently released her latest album The Metropolitan Hotel featuring her newest hit, "The Bumper of my S.U.V." Some of her other hits include "Shut Up and Drive" and "Single White Female."

"We are grateful to have so many stars supporting this important cause," said Steve Cloward, president and chief executive officer of Bands For Freedom. "But, anyone can do this, which is what we think is so great about these wristbands. You don't have to be a millionaire or a talented musician. You just have to recognize the great service being done by the troops and then support them by wearing the Bands For Freedom wristbands."

The wristbands come in both youth and adult sizes and can be purchased at www.bandsforfreedom.com. Bands For Freedom wristbands are similar to those made popular by the Lance Armstrong Lance Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson on September 18, 1971) is a retired American professional road racing cyclist. He won the Tour de France—cycling's most prestigious race—seven consecutive times, from 1999 to 2005.  Wear Yellow Live Strong Foundation. These patriotic silicone wristbands were created to bolster support for the war on terror This article is about U.S. actions, and those of other states, after September 11, 2001. For other conflicts, see Terrorism.

The War on Terror (also known as the War on Terrorism
 and U.S. troops who sacrifice for freedom. For more information about Bands For Freedom, please visit the Web site or call (866) 217-5595.

About Bands For Freedom Foundation, Inc.

Created in 2004, Bands For Freedom follows the lead of its predecessor, Freedombands, Inc., and has become an enormously popular supplier of patriotic silicone wristbands that come in red, white, blue and desert camouflage, as well as a marbled mar·bled  
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2. Having a mix of fat and lean: a well-marbled beef roast.

Adj. 1.
 band with combinations of all three patriotic colors. The wristbands are marked with the word "FREEDOM" and are designed to aid Americans in making a respectful and unified statement in honor of the men and women of the armed forces. Bands For Freedom donates all after-cost proceeds to the Armed Forces Relief Trust fund.
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