Published: August 28, 2008
Country Music Star John Rich to Perform 'Raisin' McCain' at Republican National Convention
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Music star John Rich today
announced he will perform "Raisin' McCain" -- his original song in support of
Republican presidential candidate John McCain -- at the Republican National
Convention inSt. Paul, MN on Sept. 3. In addition to his performance of the
rock-infused anthem, Rich is also slated to perform "Our America" with
Gretchen Wilson and Cowboy Troy at the Convention on Sept. 3.
In advance of the Convention, Rich will make special guest appearances
with Senator McCain at two official campaign events. Rich will be on-hand at
the "Road to the Convention" rallies outside ofPittsburgh, PA (Aug. 30) and
outside ofSt. Louis, MO (Aug. 31) to fire up voters and offer his endorsement
of McCain building up to the nominating convention.
Rich wrote the music and lyrics to "Raisin' McCain" as a "fight song" to
energize Americans and declare his support. The song celebrates McCain's
maverick spirit and is a call-to-action for all Americans to exercise their
right to vote. "Raisin' McCain" is available to the public for free download
at www.johnrich.com.
John Rich is a singer, award-winning songwriter and acclaimed producer.
TheTexas native is most recently known as one half of the multi-platinum
Warner Bros. Records duo, Big & Rich. Additionally, Rich served as a judge and
mentor on NBC's music competition series "Nashville Star," and has returned as
the host and judge of CMT's "Gone Country 2."
To schedule an interview with John Rich in advance of, or on-site at the
Republican National Convention, please contact Courtney McCraw (212-582-0375 /
courtney.mccraw@freud.com) or Casey Klurfeld (212-616-5552 /
casey.klurfeld@freud.com).
PERFORMANCE DETAILS:
Saturday, August 30th
Road to the Convention Rally
with Senator John McCain
and Cindy McCain
Consol Energy Park
1 Washington Federal Way
Washington, PA
Doors open: 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 31st
Road to the Convention Rally
with Senator John McCain
and Cindy McCain
T.R. Hughes Ballpark
900 T.R. Hughes Blvd
O'Fallon, MO
Doors open: 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 3rd
"Our America" Performance
with Gretchen Wilson and Cowboy Troy
& "Raisin' McCain" Performance
Republican National Convention
Xcel Energy Center
St. Paul, MN
(time to be announced)
SOURCE John Rich
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