Chasin Hits announced as newest Stars For Stripes sponsor
(Nashville, Tenn. – April 27, 2010) RCA recording artist Chris Young and longtime Charlie Daniels manager David Corlew have been named to the Stars For Stripes Board of Directors for one-year terms.
Young and Corlew are both actively involved in supporting the efforts of the men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces. Young concluded his first Stars For Stripes tour in 2009 as his hit, “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song),” climbed to No. 1 on the charts. Young visited military bases in Iraq and Germany with fellow Country artist Craig Morgan, GAC host Nan Kelley and former Armed Forces servicemen SFC Joe Bowser (U.S. Army Retired) and SSGT Scott Lilley (USAF).
“Having the opportunity to travel overseas last year and interact with the men and women serving in Iraq and Germany really had a profound effect on me,” says Young. “Stars For Stripes does so much for our troops in the way of providing entertainment, moral support and just bringing them a little taste of home while they’re away, so I’m incredibly honored to serve as a board member for an organization that has nothing but the troops’ best interests in mind. I’m looking forward to doing whatever I can to support our men and women overseas.”
David Corlew has made numerous trips overseas to support the troops, both as Charlie Daniels’ manager and as owner of his own film company, d. corlew films. In 2009, Corlew made his third trip to Iraq to document Daniels’ tour of military bases in the Middle East and was also a participant on Young’s Stars For Stripes tour.
“I have had the opportunity to work with Judy Seale and Stars For Stripes in many different capacities,” says Corlew. “I am honored to be appointed to the Stars For Stripes board, as it will allow me to continue my life journey in supporting the men and women of the armed forces that defend the freedoms of our great country.”
Stars For Stripes also announced Internet marketing and distribution company, Chasin Hits, as its newest sponsor. Chasin Hits creates unique, proprietary mobile and desktop applications that provide music fans “a total fan-based experience” and offers exclusive artist content on their phones and computers. As part of its ongoing sponsorship, the company has agreed to donate a percentage of its revenue to Stars For Stripes.
“We are extremely proud to be a sponsor of Stars For Stripes and part of such a great effort for our nation’s military stationed overseas. In a world where people take so much for granted, we cannot take for granted the freedom and sacrifice our military provides for us all, even as we sleep. It’s the least we can do,” stated Chasin Hits co-founders John Acunto and Gary Hohman.
The next Stars For Stripes tour, featuring artist Darryl Worley, departs today, April 27. The “We’ve Not Forgotten” tour will feature acoustic and full-band performances by Worley at various military bases in Iraq.
For more information, visit www.StarsForStripes.com.
About Stars For Stripes:
Stars For Stripes is a nonprofit organization that provides celebrity entertainment to internationally deployed American military forces. Since 2003, Stars For Stripes has produced more than 50 tours to Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea and other foreign countries. Visit www.StarsForStripes.com for more information.
The Stars For Stripes 2010 Board of Directors. Top row, l to r: Gary Hohman (Chasin Hits), Lindsey Chance (JSI, Inc.), Chris Young (artist), Bryan Johns (IS Clinical), Judy Seale (JSI, Inc.), Maria Brunner (Insight Management), David Corlew (d. corlew films, Charlie Daniels manager), John Acunto (Chasin Hits). Bottom row, l to r: Stan Barnett (CAA), Lara Coffee (CSCI). Photo: Randi Radcliff.
