SEATTLE, April 14 Get ready to feel good. That's the
mantra for Northwest songwriter Dean Backholm. He certainly has every reason
to feel good these days. The national March of Dimes announced it has
selected his single "Mother and Child" for a debut fundraiser called "Stork
Tunes." Just in time for Mother's Day, proceeds from the sale of the new CD
will fund the nonprofit's efforts to give every baby a healthy start in life.
The song "Mother and Child" was originally written by Backholm for his own
son, but struck a chord with industry insiders and the March of Dimes.
"Stork Tunes helps us achieve two critical goals, namely providing useful
resources for mothers and pregnant women, and raising money for research and
other programs," said Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, national president of the March
of Dimes. "We are honored and grateful that these high-level artists are
willing to donate their music to our cause."
"Mother and Child" is from Backholm's first CD, "A Question for You."
Music and Media International (MMI) of Los Angeles recently signed a national
publishing contract picking up all 11 tracks from that CD. Also, his single
"Turn Off the Moon," was a semi-finalist in the 2008 International Songwriting
Competition, one of the largest contests in the industry. Global Graffiti, an
LA-based international publishing company, is also pitching that song to label
companies and movie and television industry executives.
Stork Tunes may be purchased for $15.99 at http://www.storktunes.com. A
portion of the proceeds is tax deductible. The March of Dimes is the leading
nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more information
visit http://www.deanbackholm.com.
To hear more visit http://www.deanbackholm.com.The complete line up for the Stork Tunes CD is:
* Celine Dion - A Mother's Prayer
* Dixie Chicks - Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)
* Jessica Andrews - I Wish for You
* The Boys Choir of Harlem - Children of the World
* Katrina Carlson - Mother
* Norah Jones - Sunrise
* Dean Backholm - Mother & Child
* Kenny Loggins - Rainbow Connection
* Billy Joel - Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)
* Sinead O'Connor - All Babies
* Wynonna Judd - Always Will
* Raffi - May There Always be Sunshine
SOURCE Dean Backholm/BackErak Records
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