8/16/2002
Ronald McDonald House Charities® Annual "Awards of Excellence" Gala to Feature All Star Line-Up Including Celine Dion, Enrique Iglesias, Josh Groban, Nita Whitaker and Nick Carter
Debut of Original Song Written by David Foster, with Lyrics by Linda Thompson to Launch "McDonald's World Children's Day"
International megastar Celine Dion will lead an all-star lineup for Ronald McDonald House Charities® Annual "Awards of Excellence" gala, on Saturday, September 14, at the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago. Other performers include Latin singing sensation Enrique Iglesias, producer/musician David Foster, pop idol Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, up-and-coming musician Josh Groban, and R&B/gospel singer Nita Whitaker.
Oak Brook, Ill., August 16, 2002 - Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) will host its annual "Awards of Excellence" gala at the Arie Crown Theater at McCormick Place in Chicago on Saturday, September 14th. The black-tie event will feature a silent auction, reception and performances by leading artists including international megastar Celine Dion, renowned Latin singing sensation Enrique Iglesias, Grammy-award winning composer, producer and musician David Foster, up-and-coming musical artist Josh Groban, R&B/gospel singer Nita Whitaker, and pop idol Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys. An original song written by David Foster, with lyrics by Linda Thompson will debut in honor of "McDonald's World Children's Day," taking place November 20, 2002.
