Children of the Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund

America Supports You: 'Nashville Star' Winner Gives to Military Families

By Steven Donald Smith
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2005 – Brad Cotter, the 2004 winner of USA Network's singing contest "Nashville Star," will donate a portion of the proceeds from his new single, "An American Dream," to the Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund.

Twenty-five percent of the song's profits, both from CD sales and Web site downloads, will go to the nonprofit organization. The fund provides a wide range of assistance to the children and spouses of servicemembers who have been killed or injured. It assists families with housing, utilities, medical expenses, groceries, clothing, school tuition and supplies, and any other expenses to help alleviate their need, said Rebecca Campbell, the organization's founder.

The song and financial contribution to the fund are Cotter's way to give back to servicemembers and their families.

"This project is just our little way of giving back. I am truly blessed to have the privilege to grow up in such a wonderful country," Cotter said. "They deserve nothing less than our whole-hearted and undivided support."

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