Jo Dee, Lorrie Join "Soul Man"

3/4/2008 Stephen L. Betts Jo Dee Messina and Lorrie Morgan are the latest performers added to the lineup of the Sam Moore and Friends Benefit Concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on March 19. The legendary singer, best known for the Sam and Dave hit, “Soul Man,” will host the show, which will also include performances by Wynonna and Travis Tritt.  The evening will benefit the Lili Claire Foundation (www.liliclairefoundation.org). “I am thrilled and can’t wait to see my country friends singing some soul music at the Mother Church,” says Sam. “It will be a night everyone will remember and it is all for a good cause.” “I love Sam and I love rhythm and blues music,” adds Lorrie Morgan.  “I can’t wait to get on stage with Sam and sing some of my favorite R&B songs.” Sam Moore is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Grammy Hall of Fame (for “Soul Man”) and a Grammy Award and a multi-gold and platinum record award-winning recording artist. In addition to his hits in the duo Sam & Dave, he also paired with the late Conway Twitty to record the classic “Rainy Night In Georgia” for the album Rhythm, Country and Blues. His most recent release, which won him a 2007 Grammy nomination, Overnight Sensational was produced by Randy Jackson and included appearances by many artist friends and fans of Sam’s including Wynonna, Travis Tritt, Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Fantasia, Eric Clapton, Vince Gill, Mariah Carey, Billy Gibbons and nearly 20 other guest stars. In addition to his performance, Sam Moore will be receiving the Music of The Heart Award at the benefit concert. Proceeds from the event will support The Lili Claire Family Resource Center in partnership with Meharry Medical College, which will open its doors in 2008. The Center will offer supportive programs and social services to special-needs children and their families in Nashville and surrounding communities.