OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST GREG LOUGANIS SINGS ON EPIC NASHVILLE RECORDING. Considered to be the greatest diver in history, four-time Olympic champion Greg Louganis can now include country singer to his long list of accolades. The only male to sweep both the 3m and 10m diving events in consecutive Olympic Games (’84 and ’88), Greg earned a total of 5 Olympic medals, 5 World Championship titles and 47 national titles (more than anyone in U.S. history). Greg has now contributed his singing talents to a record breaking Nashville recording session for Painted Hands. Produced by former Atlantic Recording artist Wayne Warner for his associated Melodical Hearts Foundation, the song was inspired by the true and tragic story of Virgil Ware. At the age of just thirteen, Ware was a victim of events related to the 1963 civil rights movement. “The story of this little boy pulled me in and I knew it had to be told,” says Warner. When hearing the stories of today’s equality issues (ie, bullying, social, racial, etc.) Warner felt that Virgil’s soul could help to weave many of these issues together allowing the music to have the conversation. For the first time in history, this song will include a singer from each state to make up the United States Choir. The production presents a great platform where all come together to promote a message of unity with an astounding cast of voices. Greg Louganis encompasses so much of what this project is all about, we are so honored to have him on this project says Warner. VIDEO LINK - melodicalhearts.org/projects/painted-hands/ Known for their work with “Making Music That Matters”, the Melodical Hearts Foundation has produced projects such as “God Bless The Children” featuring Statler Brothers tenor singer and Country Music Hall of Fame member Jimmy Fortune, CMA Entertainer of the Year Taylor Swift, along with many more household names.. The song and video went on to become one of the most successful adoption PSA campaigns for The Dave Thomas Foundation. youtube/watch?v=NY0AEmc8LJo melodicalhearts.org Media Contacts for The Melodical Hearts Foundation [email protected] For Greg Louganis - greglouganis Painted Hands | melodicalhearts.org melodicalhearts.org “Painted Hands” is a song covering many heavy topics, and one that will touch hearts, and hopefully – heal souls. Its proof that music remains the universal language and that unity fosters amazing achievements.
Posted on: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:04:20 +0000
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