Nashville, Tenn., — Charlie Daniels has announced 2-time IBMA Entertainers of the Year, The Grascals and winner of the 2002 BMI ‘Songwriter of the Year’ Award, Brad Arnold, lead singer of the multi-platinum rock band, 3 Doors Down will join him on-stage at the 2009 Charlie Daniels Band & Friends Concert to benefit Christmas 4 Kids, (a Division of Christmas For Kids, Inc).

This concert is sponsored in part by 95.5 The Wolf, Bob Parks Realty (Sumner County Branch), and coach manufacturer, Prevost Car, Inc.

Joining The Charlie Daniels Band will be Gretchen Wilson, Phil Vassar, and Chris Young. The charity event raises money for the Christmas 4 Kids Organization.

Christmas 4 Kids has been in existence for over 25 years providing many special children each year with their very own shopping spree at the WalMart in Hendersonville. Each child receives $150.00 to spend on anything they want for Christmas. Additionally, each child is given a brand new Titan’s starter jacket.

Other annual fundraising events include The Bob Parks Realty (Sumner County Office) Auction to Benefit Christmas 4 Kids, which will be held on Tuesday, December 1st in Gallatin, TN. The Annual Tour Bus Show with the opportunity to meet many stars on their buses will take place on Monday, December 14th in Hendersonville, TN. For more information on any of the upcoming events, visit Christmas4Kids.org.

Charlie Daniels and Friends Charity Concert for Christmas 4 Kids

The Charlie Daniels Band, Chris Young, Gretchen Wilson & Phil Vassar, The Grascals and more.

Mon., Nov. 23 @ 7:00 PM at the Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN

Funds generated by the concert, auction, and the tour bus show are used to give children from 29 different schools, a total of more than 400 children, a day-long shopping excursion. The special day consists of a chauffeured trip from their school aboard an entertainer’s luxury tour bus, lunch, and a party hosted by Santa and Mrs. Claus at College Heights Baptist Church, and finally a trip to the Hendersonville, TN WalMart for shopping, Each child is accompanied by a volunteer who helps them with their holiday shopping.

Reserved Seating is available (only 50 seats left) $30.00 and are available through any Ticketmaster Outlet, or visiting ticketmaster.com or calling 1-800-745-3000

– From Webster PR