Country Music Artist John Rich to Join 'Friends of America' Rally on Labor Day

Country Music Artist John Rich to Join 'Friends of America' Rally on Labor Day

Free Concert Honors America's Working Men and Women

CHARLESTON, W.Va., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sponsors of the "Friends of America" rally, which will be held in Holden W.Va., are excited to announce today that country music artist John Rich has been added to the list of performers for the free Labor Day concert.

John Rich's single "Shuttin' Detroit Down" swept the nation as a populist anthem that gave voice to millions of hard-working Americans during one of the biggest economic meltdowns in our nation's history.

"It's appropriate that John Rich has chosen to join the 'Friends of America' concert and rally to honor the men and women whose hard work and dedication has made America the greatest nation on earth," said Don Blankenship, Massey Energy Chairman and CEO.

"Through his music and powerful lyrics, John gives a voice to the men and women of America who keep our country strong and productive," added Blankenship. "Our goal with the 'Friends of America' concert and rally is to voice our support for American workers and the American way of life and John Rich will help us do exactly that."

The rally's entertainment also features country music legend Hank Williams Jr., Halfway to Hazard, Taylor Made and others. Sean Hannity, a nationally-syndicated radio host and Fox television host is a featured speaker as well as Lord Christopher Monckton, a former science adviser to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. American Legend Ted Nugent will emcee the event.

"Friends of America" rally will be held on Monday, September 7, 2009, from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will be free and open to the public. You must register online for your free guest pass.

To register for your guest pass and for more information visit the Friends of America Rally online at:

www.friendsofamericarally.com.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Friends of America

CONTACT: Troy Andes, +1-304-369-8500

Web Site: http://www.friendsofamericarally.com/

---

Profile: International Entertainment