Dolly Parton to Kick Off 133rd Annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign with LIVE Halftime Performance During Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Game

The biggest privately-owned organization for social services in the country has started a famous fundraising drive that includes a performance on national television.

The Salvation Army's 133rd annual Red Kettle Campaign starts today, featuring a halftime show with international celebrity Dolly Parton. Parton is a singer, songwriter, actor, best-selling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The halftime show will take place during the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders game on CBS at 3:30 PM CST on Thanksgiving Day.

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Dolly Parton will perform during halftime on national television, presenting her most popular songs and some from her latest album, Rockstar. This is a tradition for the Cowboys and many viewers are expected to watch. The performances have inspired many to donate to the Red Kettle Campaign. This campaign helps those in need during the holidays and throughout the year. Since 1997, The Salvation Army and the Cowboys have worked together to raise over $3 billion for the campaign.

Parton expressed her enthusiasm for performing live at AT&T Stadium today in celebration of the Red Kettle Campaign's launch. She acknowledged the numerous individuals who require assistance during the holiday season and feels privileged to highlight The Salvation Army's exceptional services that support our less fortunate neighbors.

The well-known Red Kettle Campaign is a massive fundraiser that has been running for a very long time, and it is especially crucial at the moment to address the growing demands of families residing in the United States. The money collected during 2022 assisted approximately 24 million individuals residing in the United States by providing essential services.

The Red Kettle Campaign has been an important part of our team's rituals for 27 years and every year it fills us with happiness. Charlotte Jones, the Dallas Cowboys' Chief Brand Officer and former Chairperson of the National Advisory Board for The Salvation Army, stated that they are grateful to commence the campaign with a fabulous show by the legendary Dolly Parton. They also hope that Dolly's performance will motivate individuals tuning in nationwide to think generously and make a significant impact in the lives of those who are vulnerable and require help.

The Salvation Army, which is the biggest organization offering help and support to people in need, will keep assisting millions of individuals struggling during this festive period and even in the future, irrespective of the expense. They will provide gifts, food, accommodation, and help paying for rent and utilities.

As we approach the festive season, many individuals within our community have faced a magnitude of obstacles. However, The Salvation Army is dedicated to offering love and aid to anyone who requires it, according to Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, the National Leader of The Salvation Army. We are incredibly appreciative of the remarkable collaboration we have established with the Dallas Cowboys, Dolly Parton, and the immense contributions from our kind-heartened volunteers and donors, who have, once again, stepped up to the plate to assist those in need. Your assistance is bringing joy to countless people and their families, now and for generations to come.

All around the country, people have come together in incredible ways to help out as volunteers, donors, community members, and corporate partners.

If you're looking for ways to help out your fellow community members who may be struggling, here are some ideas to consider:

All contributions are dedicated to aiding people in the area and to offer them some support and optimism. If you want to contribute or require assistance, kindly go to the web page www.SalvationArmyUSA.org.

The Salvation Army is an organization that helps people who are struggling with poverty, addiction, and other challenges. They believe in Jesus Christ and work to share his message while also providing practical support to those in need. They do this without discrimination, serving people of all backgrounds in communities across the country. The Salvation Army provides a range of services, including food, shelter, disaster relief, rehabilitation, and programs for young people. They operate thousands of centers across the United States. To learn more about The Salvation Army, you can visit their website at SalvationArmyUSA.org or follow them on social media.

The Dallas Cowboys and Jones Family Foundation aim to help those who are in need of assistance. They specifically focus on assisting those who don't have the resources or ability to help themselves. The organization has a strong partnership with The Salvation Army. Due to the Cowboys' success, the Jones family feel a responsibility to use their platform to make a positive impact. The Joneses are known for being generous and utilize the talents and resources of everyone involved with the Cowboys, including players and coaches, to make a difference in the community. For more information, visit https://www.dallascowboys.com.

Dolly Parton is an exceptionally talented female country singer-songwriter who has gained immense recognition and respect in the music industry. She has even been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame which is a great honor. Dolly has achieved an impressive 27 RIAA-certified gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards as well as having 26 songs reach #1 on the Billboard country charts, a record for any female artist. She holds the distinction of being the first artist to have topped the Billboard's Adult Contemporary, Christian AC Songs, Hot Country Songs, Christian Airplay, Rock Digital Songs, Country Airplay and Dance/Mix Show Airplay radio charts. Dolly has even been recognized as Grammy MusiCares Person of the Year given out by NARAS, making her the first country artist to receive this honor. Dolly's career has been unique in that she has had 48 career Top 10 country albums, which is a record for any artist, and 110 career-charted singles over a span of more than 50 years. Recently, she has released her second coffee table book in a trilogy called "Behind The Seams: My Life in Rhinestones" which is definitely worth reading. Additionally, her 30-song rock album called "Rockstar," is highly anticipated by fans all over the world.

Back in 2014, the RIAA acknowledged her influence on the music industry by awarding her with a special plaque for selling over 100 million units worldwide. She's won an impressive total of eleven Grammy Awards, with an impressive tally of 51 nominations, which even includes the Lifetime Achievement Award. Her accolades also extend to ten Country Music Association Awards, which includes the highly sought after Entertainer of the Year Award. She's even taken home five Academy of Country Music Awards, including another Entertainer of the Year nod. If that wasn't enough, she's received four People's Choice Awards and three American Music Awards. Dolly Parton's talent and hard work didn't go unnoticed as she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame back in 1999.

Last year, she put out a yuletide record named "A Holly Dolly Christmas" and it reached the top rank on both the Country and Holiday charts at Billboard. She also authored a well-known coffee table book called "Songteller: My Life in Lyrics." In 2021, her movie "Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square" snagged an Emmy Award for Best Television Movie. And just this December 2022, she unveiled a fresh and original holiday flick titled "Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas" on NBC, where she both produced and starred. It garnered the highest viewership in the past two years.

So far, Parton has generously given out over 222 million books to youngsters all across the globe through her Imagination Library. She authored a children's book called "Coat of Many Colors" and donated it to the Library of Congress in honor of the Imagination Library's one-hundred millionth book donation. In March 2022, Parton teamed up with James Patterson to co-write a book called "Run Rose Run." This book rapidly reached number one on the New York Times Bestseller List for five weeks, breaking a record for this decade. She also released an album with the same title, featuring original tracks inspired by the book. This album achieved the remarkable feat of reaching the top spot in three charts simultaneously: Country, Americana/Folk, and Bluegrass Albums. Parton's childhood tale of the "Coat of Many Colors" is evidence that no dream is too big, and no mountain too high for this country girl who conquered the world stage while working her "9 to 5."

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The Salvation Army is the location where Hope, Love, and Charity meet. It is an international organization that is committed to meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of people from all walks of life. Their mission is to share the love of Jesus Christ by providing food, shelter, clothing, and support to those who need it most. This organization is made up of people who are dedicated to serving others and making a difference in their communities. They work tirelessly to ensure that everyone has access to the basic necessities of life and are treated with dignity and respect. The Salvation Army is a beacon of hope for those who are struggling, and they stand ready to help in any way they can. If you are in need of assistance or want to support their mission, please visit their website to find out how you can get involved.