Stars Tribute Billy Graham

06/20/05
. (press release) On the eve of what might prove to be Billy Graham's final crusade, legendary musician Pat Boone has brought together some of the brightest stars from across the musical spectrum to create a moving tribute to the renowned 86-year old evangelist's life and work. Boone's labor of love, "Thank You, Billy Graham," inspired the participation of musical artists from various genres including pop, country and gospel. A portion of proceeds from the recording will benefit Mercy Corps and Samaritan's Purse, two charitable organizations dedicated to relieving poverty around the world.

The tribute video performance opens with Bono's perspective lauding Graham's global influence and then rolls into a stunning montage highlighting his impressive career and the notable figures who have looked to him for spiritual guidance. The song itself is reminiscent of "We Are The World" with such vocalists as Andre Crouch, Kenny Rogers, LeAnn Rimes, and Michael McDonald, among others, handling verses and the entire ensemble joining on the indelible chorus, "He heard the word, got the call, took the message to us all, said it so we all could understand."[see full story more and to view the video] - Click here for the Full Story

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