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45th Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon Adds 
ALABAMA Country Music Royalty to Lineup

NASHVILLE, TN – September 1, 2010 - Fans of Grammy Award-winning country music supergroup ALABAMA will get the chance to hear a few familiar guitar ‘licks’ this Labor Day weekend as Country Music Hall of Famer Jeff Cook joins the 45th Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon performer lineup.

Next Sunday, September 5, live from the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas, NV, the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the iconic Jerry Lewis kick off their yearly Telethon in effort to raise funds for the millions of those affected by muscular dystrophy.

“It’s such an important cause and an incredible way to raise awareness for those folks who suffer from the crippling disease,” says Cook. “I’m very happy to be a part of this year’s Telethon and can’t wait to hit the stage!”

Cook joins the 21 ½ hour Telethon to appear alongside a throng of entertainers including headliner Jerry Lewis, Ray Ramono, Enrique Inglesias, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Barry Manilow, Charo, Patrick Duffy, Carrot Top and David Archuleta, among others.

This year’s Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon will be carried on more than 170 television and cable stations across the nation. The Telethon will also be available for live viewing on the web at www.mda.org.

Tune in this Sunday, September 5 at 9 PM EST. Check your local listings for availability.

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