Susan Boyle’s Canadian One-Stop Performance In Tororonto, Nov. 26
Ali Slaight, Theo Tams Create ‘War Child’ Christmas Gift In Song
Wanda Jackson Honoured At Home

SUSAN BOYLE will be appearing in Toronto on November 26 for an historic performance at First Canadian Place, 100 King St. West.  In her only Canadian appearance in 2009, the long-shot from Britain’s Got Talent will be singing selections from her debut album, I Dreamed a Dream (set for release on the 23rd) at the Waterfall Stage at 12:15pm followed by an autograph signing of her CD. The event is presented by HMV and 98.1 CHFI. The Simon Cowell studio-managed I Dreamed a Dream album, features “I Dreamed a Dream” “Cry me a River,” a rendition of the Rolling Stones “Wild Horses,” Madonna’s “You’ll See,” The Monkees’ “Daydream Believer,” and an original -  “Who I Was Born To Be.”

WAR CHILD: Canadian singer/songwriters Theo Tams and Ali Slaight have collaborated with producer Greg Johnston to create a contemporary arrangement of the classic Christmas carol, “Do You Hear What I Hear?” – directing all of the net proceeds through to March 31, 2010 to War Child Canada. The single was recorded last month, and mixed by Vic Florencia.

“This has always been a favourite Christmas song of mine,” Tams says of the selection. “It holds such emotion and history, and I love it as a duet. The lyric ‘Pray for peace, people, everywhere’ really rings true. We just knew it was the perfect song to help support War Child for the holidays.”

The two singers are enthusiastic supporters of War Child. Ali Slaight visited Uganda this past summer with the organization and Tams recently participated in their Busking For Change event in Toronto.

“The holiday season is my favourite time of year, largely because it’s a kind, forgiving and charitable occasion; the War Child cause is year round,” Slaight reveals. “I applaud the War Child team for their tireless efforts in bringing education and awareness to the world regarding the rights of children.  I’m also delighted to have had the chance to work with my friend Theo on what to me is a holiday classic.”

“Do You Hear What I Hear?” was serviced to radio on November 6 and is available digitally tomorrow (November 10) through e-music vendors.

War Child Canada is an award-winning charity which provides opportunities and long term solutions for war-affected children, focusing on education, strengthening children’s rights, reducing poverty and fostering self reliance.  War Child Canada works in partnership with local people and organizations to build sustainable programming that empowers children and their communities in Afghanistan, Darfur (Sudan), Uganda, Sierra Leone, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka and Georgia.  For more information about War Child Canada, please visit www.warchild.ca

WANDA JACKSON – Oklahoman: The “Queen of Rockabilly” has gotten her “way” — a street that is — in the place she’s called home for many years. Officials from Oklahoma City and the state of Oklahoma praised the diminutive 71-year-old, who has lived in Oklahoma City since her family moved there in the 1940s.

“…I’m not worthy of all the acclaims and accolades, but I’m very grateful for them,” (Jackson said of the recognition). I’ve lived like a fairy-tale life. Every year of my life has truly been wonderful and exciting. I feel like Cinderella, still.”

Jackson told the audience that 2009 has been one of the most memorable of her career. The two-time Grammy nominee was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the early influence category during a ceremony in Cleveland on April 4.

“I was surprised because, you know, I never was one of those big, big stars like Elvis and Johnny Cash and Buddy Holly — all of my friends that I worked with,” Jackson said of her induction. “I was out there singing the songs, but it just never happened in that way for me.”