Jimmy Wayne
Ethan Miller, Getty Images Donna Summer Dead: Country Artists Share Thoughts About Queen of Disco
Donna Summer died on Thursday, and though she may be best known as the Queen of Disco, the 'Last Summer' singer's passing and an outpouring of support from country music artists proves the influence of an icon can transcend any genre.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Jimmy Wayne Jumps to Blake Shelton’s Defense in Eric Church Drama
The normally polite and proper country music community is beginning to take sides in the drama between Eric Church and Blake Shelton. Jimmy Wayne posted a long letter to fans at his Facebook page defending both Shelton and reality television shows like 'The Voice' and 'American Idol.'
Dawn Majors Jimmy Wayne Aids in Passing of New Tennessee Bill for Foster Children
Chances are that no matter what happens to Jimmy Wayne in the coming weeks, he will remain with a smile on his face and in the grandest of moods. Earlier this month, Wayne was sitting front and center in a Tennessee board room when the news was revealed that a new bill he was fighting for -- one which supports foster children -- had passed congress.
Courtesy of Jimmy Wayne Jimmy Wayne Takes a Stand Once Again for Foster Children
As if walking over 1,700 miles across the country for homeless youth in 2010 on his Meet Me Halfway campaign wasn't enough of a stand for Jimmy Wayne to talk for foster kids nationwide, he is now doing even more. Wayne has teamed up with Memphis Representative to pass a critical legislation bill in Tennessee to help many foster children transition into adulthood after they "age out" of the foster care system.
Courtesy of Travis Thrasher Jimmy Wayne and Author Travis Thrasher Discuss New Book ‘Paper Angels’
With each passing year, Jimmy Wayne strives for new ways to continue to bring awareness to a cause he holds desperately close to his heart: teen homelessness. Growing up in and out of the foster care system himself, Wayne knows painfully well what a kid faces living life on the streets, never knowing when or if that next meal will come.
Courtesy of i25 Productions Jimmy Wayne to Film Documentary of Meet Me Halfway Walk
Jimmy Wayne is taking his heart of gold and continuing to do amazing things for at-risk teens who age out of the foster care system, resulting in them becoming homeless like he once was. In 2010, Wayne spent the first seven months of the year walking through the snow, sleet, rain and heat on his 1,700-mile trek, Meet Me Halfway.
Courtesy of Jimmy Wayne Jimmy Wayne to Open Show for Legendary Music Duo Hall and Oates
Next week, Jimmy Wayne will have the opportunity to live out a dream, as he will open up a show for the legendary rock duo Hall and Oates. The intimate performance by Daryl Hall and John Oates will take place at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts theater on Wednesday, June 15 at 8:00PM in the venue's pavilion.
Courtesy of LoCash Cowboys LoCash Cowboys, Jimmy Wayne + More Cheer on John Rich for ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Win
Tonight, John Rich will face off against actress Marlee Matlin for the title of the next 'Celebrity Apprentice.' For the past 11 weeks, Rich has been making his country music peers and fans proud of how he represents the format as an intelligent, sharp and hard-working business man. Thus far in the competition, Rich has raised a whopping $750,000, which he has donated to his charity of choice, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Jimmy Wayne Delivers Moving Speech at TEDx Nashville Event
On Saturday, April 9, Jimmy Wayne spoke at the prestigious TEDx event held at Nashville's TPAC's Polk Theater. This year's event, A Sense of Wonder, allowed speakers 18 minutes each to enlighten the audience's thinking, expand their knowledge and inspire them to change their world.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Jimmy Wayne Named National Spokesperson for CASA
Every day, Jimmy Wayne continues to make an impact on the lives of youth nationwide with his campaigning to end teen homelessness. In January 2010, Wayne left Nashville on foot and walked halfway across America, arriving in Phoenix, Ariz. seven months later, on his Meet Me Halfway project. The 1,700-mile trek was designed to raise funds and awareness for teens on the streets. Many youth organizations have stepped forward, acknowledging the singer for his amazing efforts.
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