CW To Air “The Gulf Is Back,” An Inspiring Tribute Concert Honoring the Courage of Gulf Coast Residents, On Friday, August 27, 8:00-9:00 PM ET

[Taylor Hicks]

Taylor Hicks to perform in One-Hour Special

Filled with Musical Performances and Real-Life Stories of Resiliency

In the Face of an Environmental Disaster

Hosted by David Hasselhoff

Other musical acts include: Lonestar, Ricky Skaggs, Bo Bice, and Brian McKnight

August 17, 2010 (Burbank, CA) – The CW Network will air THE GULF IS BACK, an emotionally charged one-hour special paying tribute to the people of Mississippi and the entire Gulf region, on Friday, August 27 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET).

American Idol winner Taylor Hicks will be one of the musical acts featured on the special hosted by, David Hasselhoff. This special event focuses on the resiliency of the residents of the Gulf Coast region and how they are bouncing back from the worst oil spill in the nation’s history while working tirelessly to restore their communities and lives. Aside from Taylor Hicks, performances filmed during two days of free concerts at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi will include such artists as Lonestar, Ricky Skaggs, fellow idol alumni Bo Bice, Ace Young, Kyle and Chris Massey, Terri Clark, Drake Bell and Brian McKnight. The show will also feature special appearances by stars including Dean Cain, Shannon Elizabeth and B.B. King, along with moving real-life stories of the heroic actions taken by everyday people to overcome problems caused by the devastating oil spill. Additional stars will be joining the show and filming segments during the next week.

The special is produced by Associated Television International and will air in HD.

[ramona]

someone please tell what channel im here in texas i need to know please someone tell me i cant miss that

[Nancy Paonessa/Nancymunchkin]

just found out that Turner cable took off the CW in our area, not happy about that was looking forward to seeing the concert

[acaroleinfl]

From the pictures I've seen you sure do look the star that you are. Fantastic. I can't wait to see Gulf Coast Special.
Thanks for being a kind and good-hearted man.

[wendy lee dolack]

my wife wendy wasatthe grease show in philadelphia and she brought you a big poster that advertised your show on tv that had your picture on it it sayswe love you taylorand soul patrol do you remember her and looks forward to seeyour show on august 27 ..

[Elaine Coronado]

You really have such a big heart!! Will be watching!

[Kaye Syde]

Awesome Taylor glad you are a part of such a geat event!!

[mouser]

Eager to watch............

[Mavis A Tofte]

I'll be watching this special event which is important to us all. Glad to see your support for the gulf disaster.

[acaroleinfl]

I won't miss this. Can't wait. Love the Gulf Coast too. Some fantastic pictures of you from the show.

[Amanda]

So cool wouldn't miss it! Great that you are doing this!