Jack Daniel's and USO to Host 16th USO Care Package "Stuffing Party" at Navy Pier Chicago

Jack Daniel's and USO to Host 16th USO Care Package "Stuffing Party" at Navy Pier Chicago

Country Music Star and Army Veteran Craig Morgan to Perform Free Concert for Volunteers and General Public

LYNCHBURG, Tenn., June 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jack Daniel Distillery and USO are bringing their "Toast to the Troops" campaign to Navy Pier Chicago on Monday, with a special "Stuffing Party" to fill 10,000 Operation USO Care Packages for our servicemen and women serving overseas.

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Volunteer groups will stuff the bulk of the packages, but the famed distillery and the USO are asking the general public to help out and stuff a bag of their own for our soldiers. All packages will include a "toast" - a special message of support - for our troops.

The daylong event will conclude with a special free and open-to-the public concert by ten year veteran and country music superstar Craig Morgan at 7:00 p.m. on the East End Plaza of the Pier. Concert attendance will be limited. Free wristband tickets are available now at the USO Navy Pier Center (700 E. Grand Ave. #105) on a first come, first-served basis. Limited wristbands will also be available the day of the show at the Plaza depending on concert capacity.

One of country music's best-loved artists, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself with massive radio airplay of his signature hits: "Bonfire," "Almost Home," "Redneck Yacht Club," "That's What I Love About Sunday" and "International Harvester". His latest single "Corn Star" is the follow up to Morgan's Top 15 hit and title track "This Ole Boy." Prior to becoming a country music and TV sensation, Craig Morgan spent over 10 years of active duty in the Army and an additional nine years in the Army Reserves. He is an avid supporter of America's military personnel and a recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award.

WHAT: Volunteers from the USO, Jack Daniel's
and the general public will assemble
10,000 USO Care Packages to be sent to
the troops serving overseas. The
"stuffing party" will conclude with a
special concert by country music star
and Army veteran Craig Morgan.

WHO: Jack Daniel's and USO volunteers,
general public

WHERE: Navy Pier Chicago, East End Plaza

WHEN: Monday, June 18, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stuffing Party,
including 1:00 p.m. photo/media op
with Craig Morgan
7:00 p.m. Craig Morgan concert
About Jack Daniel's

Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery, Lem Motlow, proprietor, is the oldest registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jack Daniel's is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey-Based Ready-to-Drink Beverages and Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails.

Jack Daniel's encourages its friends to drink responsibly.

About the USO

The USO (United Service Organizations) lifts the spirits of America's troops and their families millions of times each year at hundreds of places worldwide. We provide a touch of home through centers at airports and military bases in the U.S. and abroad, top quality entertainment and innovative programs and services. We also provide critical support to those who need us most, including forward-deployed troops, military families, wounded warriors and their families and the families of the fallen.

Contact: Jill Meyer 615.973.7319
Jack Daniel's
Beth Polito 312.822.5048
USO of Illinois
/PRNewswire -- June 15/

SOURCE Jack Daniel Distillery

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Jack Daniel Distillery


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