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 45 th Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon performer lineup. Next Sunday, Septem ber 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 Jer...
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