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Community Efforts Make McDougal Family Benefit Event a Success!

May 5, 2008

Mt. Juliet, TN (May 5, 2008) – Early morning sprinkles quickly gave way to a gorgeous spring day at the Charlie Daniels Park, where families and businesses from Mt. Juliet and surrounding communities came out to support the McDougal family in a very big way! Attendees enjoyed music, purchased gifts, food, and other goodies from vendors, bid on silent and live auction items, and gave monetary donations. All efforts resulted in raising upwards of $13,000!!

Becca, from Nashville-based country music radio station 103 WKDF, helped kick off the music portion of the event! Power Source Top 20’s Rich Miller and Jerry Arhelger also hosted portions of the performances. Greg McDougal took the stage mid-afternoon, singing “That’s What the Lord Gave Me to Do” and “Livin’ By the Book” – both from his solo album, The Work of a Carpenter. He also previewed several songs from his forthcoming album of duets entitled Try a Little Kindness. During his set, Greg invited his four children on stage; Jeffrey (9), Sean (8), Katie (6), and Grace (3) sang “The Lighthouse,” accompanied by their father, truly one of the sweetest moments of the day! A few minutes later, Sharon and Cheryl (of The Whites) stealthily stepped on stage unannounced lending their harmonies to “Try a Little Kindness.”

The Whites treated the crowd to a full hour of music, which included fan favorites “Make Me Believe,” “You Put the Blue in Me,” and “I’m Hangin’ Around,” and more! In between songs, they shared road stories, and friendly family banter with each other. Irene Kelley – along with her daughters, Justyna and Sara – closed out the show. During their set, the Kelleys invited the McDougals on stage for “Dancing Shoes.” Other performance highlights throughout the day included Josiah Gibbs, who sang Jeff Buckley's version of "Hallelujah," Michael Ryan’s rendition of the crowd-pleaser "Gravity" (a John Mayer cover), and 12-year-old guitar whiz Zachary Allen, who accompanied himself on “Sweet Home Alabama“ and a few other songs.

A popular booth on site housed a pile of timbers. The timbers were donated by Universal Builders in Mt. Juliet, and all adults and children who gave a monetary donation signed their names on the timbers, which will be used to construct the McDougal family’s new home. Three of Greg and Diane McDougal’s four children (ages nine and under) are diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Because the Aspergillus mold in their current home is a direct danger to their children’s health, plans to build an allergen-free home continue to move forward.

Additional monetary gifts are being collected. If you’d like to send one, please send your donations to:

First Baptist Church Mt. Juliet
P. O. Box 226
Mt. Juliet, TN 37121-0226

** Checks should be made payable to the church with “McDougal Family” noted in the memo section.

April 26, 2008 Proclaimed McDougal Family Day!

Apr 23, 2008

Mt. Juliet, TN (April 23, 2008) – Linda Elam, the mayor of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, has proclaimed April 26, 2008 McDougal Family Day!! The proclamation was officiated on April 14, 2008, during their city commission meeting at the City Hall. Greg McDougal expressed his gratitude for the honor with this statement:

"I see this proclamation not so much a statement about me and my family. Rather, it is a tribute to this community that we live in and the level of generosity and support that we have seen from everyone! Our lives have been forever shaped by the LOVE that God has surrounded us with through so many here in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee and beyond! It has been miraculous and we are eternally grateful!"

A benefit event for the McDougal family is being held this Saturday, April 26 at the Charlie Daniels Park in Mt. Juliet. The event will run from 12 – 8pm, during which attendees are free to enjoy music, a classic car display, silent auction, various vendors, and games! Food and refreshments will be sold throughout the event!

There will also be a live auction taking place during the event, with items to include: 1) Fiddle autographed by Charlie Daniels, 2) Taylor Big Baby guitar autographed by Vince Gill and Amy Grant, AND 3) University of Tennessee football autographed by Coach Fulmer!

All proceeds and received donations will go into an account established for the McDougals by the First Baptist Church in Mt. Juliet. Funds will be utilized for the building of an allergen-free home to better accommodate the special needs of the McDougal children!

103 WKDF personalities Becca and Josh Talkington will be on hand to kick off the event and host part of the show, which will include music from Greg McDougal, plus bluegrass and southern gospel greats, The Whites, and more!

Special thanks to the following businesses for sponsoring The McDougal Benefit Event: American Window Tinting, Begley's Automotive, Brantley Sound, Crabtree Accounting, Environmental Science Corporation, F & M Bank, Harold Sutton Realty, Hinton CPA, Horizon Land Title, Inc., Hot Dog Depot, Kraft CPA, MIG, Mt. Juliet Motors, Paul's Trading Station, Providence Place, Sum Total Advertising, Telephone Message and Advertising, and Wilson Bank & Trust.

If you are unable to attend this event but would like to help, monetary contributions are most appreciated. Please send donations to:

First Baptist Church Mt. Juliet
P. O. Box 226
Mt. Juliet, TN 37121-0226

** Checks should be made payable to the church with "McDougal Family" noted in the memo section.

Meet The McDougal Family:

Greg and Diane McDougal have four children, ages nine and under; three of them are diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. With the dangers of the Aspergillus mold in their current home gradually taking a toll on their children’s health and well-being, the McDougals are in the process of building an allergen-free home to better suit their children’s needs. This video documents the various trials and triumphs that the McDougal family faces on a daily basis: http://www.youtube.Com/v/RGm8GnyljmU.

The Whites Confirmed to Perform at McDougal Family Benefit Concert!

Apr 15, 2008

Mt. Juliet, TN (April 15, 2008) – Bluegrass and southern gospel greats, The Whites, have confirmed their performance at the upcoming benefit concert for the McDougal family!! In addition to the trio and Greg McDougal, several local artists have committed their time to perform at this event. They include Zachary Allen, Kate Carlson, Mike Cowart, Josiah Gibbs, Jacob Hatcher, Diane Kay, Krystal Marie, Jennie Matson, Geofferey Pendleton, Michael Vance, Muriel Van Wave, Don Willis, Amanda Wright.

The event will take place on Saturday, April 26 at the Charlie Daniels Park in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Music will fill the park for eight hours beginning at noon, during which attendees are free to participate in a silent auction, vendors, and games. Food and refreshments will be sold throughout the event! All proceeds and received donations will go into a trust, which will be used to fund the building of an allergen-free home for the McDougal family!

Greg will be visiting with the 103 WKDF studio (Nashville, Tennessee) this Wednesday, April 16. Josh Talkington and Rick Marino will host the on-air interview, which will air within the 8:00 – 9:00 AM hour.

Radio stations interested in interviewing Greg McDougal should send their requests to Estella at info@starcountrymedia.com

Event coordinators are still seeking volunteers, sponsors and vendors! Individuals interested in donating their time to this event may signup at http://www.crossworldsentertainment.com/McDougalBenefitConcert OR contact Maggie Keil, at 615.517.6442.

Meet The McDougal Family:

Greg McDougal and his wife, Diane, have four children, ages nine and under; three of them are diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. With their children’s health at stake due to the virulent dangers of the Aspergillus mold in their current home, the McDougals are in the process of building a new home to better suit their children’s needs. Their biggest obstacle at hand is funding this extensive project. This video documents the various trials and triumphs that the McDougal family faces on a daily basis: http://www.youtube.Com/v/RGm8GnyljmU.

About The Whites:

The Whites are sisters Sharon and Cheryl, and their father Buck. Together, they have created and shared their refreshing blend of bluegrass music with audiences for almost three decades. Favorites include their Top 10 hit, "You Put The Blue In Me," "Hangin' Around," "Give Me Back That Old Familiar Feeling" and "Pins And Needles" (NOTE: The latter four songs were produced by Ricky Skaggs, who has been married to Sharon White since 1982.) Through the years, audiences have continued to embrace The Whites’ beautiful family harmonies and unsurpassed instrumental adeptness. For additional information on The Whites, log on to http://www.skaggsfamilyrecords.com

Save the Date: April 26, 2008 – A House For My Kids Benefit Concert!

Mar 18, 2008

Mt. Juliet, TN (March 18, 2008) – A benefit concert is being held on April 26, 2008 for Greg McDougal and his family!! Greg and his wife, Diane, have four children, ages nine and under; three of them are diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. With their children’s health at stake due to the virulent dangers of the Aspergillus mold in their current home, the McDougals are in the process of building a new home to better suit their children’s needs. Their biggest obstacle at hand is funding this extensive project. This video documents the various trials and triumphs that the McDougal family faces on a daily basis: http://www.youtube.Com/v/RGm8GnyljmU.

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008

Time: 12noon – 8pm (Central time)

Location: Charlie Daniels Park in Mt. Juliet, TN

Cost: Donations encouraged

In addition to eight hours of great music, there will also be a silent auction, prize giveaways, vendors, and games for children, plus food and refreshments! All proceeds and received donations will go toward building of an allergen-free home for the family!

Volunteers, sponsors and vendors are needed for this benefit event! Interested parties, please signup at http://www.crossworldsentertainment.com/McDougalBenefitConcert OR contact benefit event organizer, Maggie Keil, at 615.517.6442 for additional info on how to help!

For more information on Greg McDougal, his family, and their A House For My Kids cause, please visit http://www.ahouseformykids.com.

Please direct interview/media inquiries for Greg McDougal to Estella at info@starcountrymedia.com.