Single Inspires Contributions for Sustainable Solar-Powered Water Project in Tanzania
Music All-Stars Vince Gill, Alabama, Lee Greenwood, Larry Gatlin, Pam Tillis, Deborah Allen, Billy Dean, Wendy Moten, and Many Others Join Pat Boone in Philanthropic Effort to Bring Clean Water and Basic Necessities to Tanzania
(Nashville, Tennessee – April 1, 2025) In an extraordinary resurgence, 90-year-old entertainment icon and philanthropist Pat Boone has returned to the music charts. The most recent in an ongoing release of singles and albums, “One – Voices For Tanzania,” debuts at No. 28 on the A/C Adult Contemporary chart, marking his first Top 30 hit in decades. Boone’s last major chart success was in 1997 with In A Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice Guy, which landed at No. 125 on the Billboard 200. The song is also receiving airplay on country radio, further broadening its reach and impact.
This accomplishment highlights not only Boone’s lasting influence in the music industry but also his unwavering commitment to humanitarian efforts. “One – Voices For Tanzania” is more than a song—it’s a call to action supporting essential water projects in Tanzania, transforming Boone’s musical triumph into a dynamic force for global change. The proceeds from the song aid in funding clean water initiatives and providing essential services such as food, health care, and education for the Tanzanian people. Thanks to a generous WorldServe donor, all contributions will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling the impact of each donation. Donations can be made at One for Tanzania.
“One – Voices For Tanzania” is now available across all streaming platforms HERE, and the music video can be viewed HERE.
As a result of the campaign associated with the single, significant strides have been made towards sustainable development; contributions raised are enough to finance a solar-powered well in Tanzania. This well is a sustainable water resource for a village of 2,000 to 5,000 people, showcasing the profound impact music can have on humanitarian projects.
Pat Boone is supported on the “ONE” recording by an illustrious group of artists, including Alabama, Deborah Allen, Billy Dean, Larry Gatlin, Vince Gill, Aaron Goodvin, Lee Greenwood, David B. Hooten, Jet Jurgensmeyer, MARK209, Wendy Moten, Pam Tillis, and Due West. The track also features Nashville’s Legacy Mission Village Singers—comprising refugees from Tanzania and Congo—and Tanzanian gospel artist Sebastian Silas & God Is Love, who recorded the song in Swahili titled “WAMOJA.”
The project was brought to life by Nashville-based producer-arranger Jimmy Nichols and renowned songwriter Frank Myers at the esteemed Starstruck Entertainment and Blackbird Studio.
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In 2010, Boone and his late wife, Shirley, established the Pat Boone Family Life Center in Loiborsoit, Tanzania, in cooperation with GOD TV and WorldServe International, a non-profit organization committed to providing clean water, sanitation, education, and economic opportunities in Africa. Through Pat Boone World Missions, the couple provided foundational funding for a deep water well, a school, and the Shirley Boone Vegetable Garden, which continues to feed multiple villages. Their contributions have also helped develop a community center offering critical health services to families in surrounding areas.
According to WorldServe International, 319 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa live without access to reliable drinking water, and 79 percent of rural households are without running water. Every day, women and children walk an average of three miles to the nearest water source to collect rationed, contaminated water for drinking, cooking, washing, and bathing.
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About Pat Boone: 6-time Grammy nominee and Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee Pat Boone is an iconic figure in American music and entertainment, known for his record-breaking achievements, lasting impact on popular culture, and lifelong dedication to philanthropy. With a career spanning seven decades, Boone continues to inspire audiences with his music, humanitarian work, and unwavering faith.
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