08/13/2012

MDA Show Of Strength� Features Star-studded Talent, Focuses On Families

The annual Labor Day weekend tradition continues with Luke Bryan and a new team at the helm and a renewed energy to bring America great entertainment along with heartfelt 'stories of strength' from the show's true stars � Muscular Dystrophy Association's families.

Scheduled to appear: Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Pitbull, Will.i.am featuring Eva Simons, Carole King, Paula Abdul, All-American Rejects, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, B.o.B, Brandy, Gavin DeGraw, Hot Chelle Rae, Karmin, Tim McGraw, Alanis Morissette, Khloe Kardashian Odom, OneRepublic and more ...

The show, featuring more than a dozen of today's top entertainers, also will include inspirational "stories of strength" about families affected by muscular dystrophy and related diseases.

"We couldn't be more excited about the show and the incredible talent we have lined up this year," said MDA Interim President Valerie Cwik, M.D. "MDA is in business to save and enhance lives. Our show will both entertain and urge the American public to answer the call to support critically important research and services for more than a million Americans affected by neuromuscular diseases."

MDA SHOW of STRENGTH, a three-hour prime-time broadcast special, will air on Sunday, Sept. 2, 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT. The show will include performances and celebrity appearances from Hollywood, Nashville and New York.