CMT's Diana DeGarmo Leads Youth Service Day

Posted by amyclark on 08/24/2008
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3/11/2008 staff CMT One Country, the network's pro-social initiative, is teaming up with Youth Service America for the second annual Global Youth Service Day on April 25-27, 2008.  Diana DeGarmo, of CMT's Gone Country, will be the honorary spokesperson for the largest volunteering charity event that helps motivate youth in America.  “After a successful partnership in 2007, CMT One Country is proud to once again join forces with Youth Service America for Global Youth Service Day to help reinforce the importance of volunteerism among all age groups,” said Lucia Folk, director of public affairs, CMT. “Diana DeGarmo, a favorite from CMT’s Gone Country and a talented young artist, is an excellent role model and spokesperson for the youth of America.”  Millions of young adults and children in more than 100 countries come together with their parents, mentors, and teachers on Global Youth Service Day to discuss important issues.  Through service-learning projects, the groups focus on climate change, literacy, human rights, and more to get young people more engaged in current events. "On behalf of CMT One Country and Youth Service America, I am delighted to speak to youth about the importance of volunteering," says DeGarmo. "I am inspired and honored to be part of a generation that is recognizing more than ever the importance of giving back." Diana DeGarmo rose to fame as a runner-up on American Idol in 2004, touring across the country.  DeGarmo's single "Dreams" became the third best selling single of the year.  The Nashille recording artist also found success on Broadway, having appeared in Hairspray in 2005.