Chi-lites, Martha Reeves, et al. Set for Benefit for Hospitalized Veterans, 2/11

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Little Anthony and The Imperials, the Chi-Lites, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas and The Stylistics will help headline the 17-city VA Salute to Veteran Patients, Valentines for Veterans Concert Series slated for February 10-21, 2011. Other Artists in the lineup include The Charlie Thomas Drifters, The Platters, the 5th Dimension starring Florence LaRue, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dennis Edwards and The Temptations Review, pop oldies icon Gary Lewis and The Playboys, A Tribute to the Drifters starring Bobby Hendricks, country music stars Daryle Singletary and Aaron Tippin, Grand Ole Opry Hall of Fame inductee Lorrie Morgan, the Silver Screen Cowboy Show, Latin heartthrob Jon Secada and American Idol finalist, Matt Giraud. The Concert Series is sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and national nonprofit organization Help Hospitalized Veterans (HHV), along with local VA medical centers and countless community organizations and sponsors.

The Concert Series is designed to show appreciation to America's veterans, increase community awareness of VA programs and services, encourage citizens to volunteer at their local VA and increase awareness of the issues facing injured veterans and their families. It's also a unique way to provide outreach information to America's veterans regarding the many programs and services offered by VA. The Salute is celebrated during the week of Valentine's Day, and this year's Concerts will be held in Atlanta, Baltimore, Battle Creek, Birmingham, Chicago, Cleveland (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), Detroit, Durham, Miami, Montgomery, Muskogee, Poplar Bluff, Prescott, Reno, Shreveport, San Diego and St. Louis.

The Salute is celebrated during the week of Valentine's Day and admission to a Concert is always free and open to the public, as concert organizers believe "the price has already been paid by our veterans' sacrifices."

For a complete listing of Concerts as well as more information about HHV programs and services please visit www.hhv.org.

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