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2005 Vibe Artist of the Year, MARIAH CAREY, volunteered her talents to United Way during the 2005 NFL/United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show. Carey performed her number one single “Shake It Off” and a new release titled “Don’t Forget About Us.” 2005 Oscar-winning actor MORGAN FREEMAN and Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Detroit Lions running back BARRY SANDERS served as narrators throughout the show. Watch the show.>> |
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2004 Multi-platinum recording artist JOHN MELLENCAMP volunteered his talents to United Way during the 2004 NFL/United Way Thanksgiving Halftime Show. Mellencamp performed his new single “Walk Tall” and the classic “R.O.C.K in the U.S.A.” Disney Channel star RAVEN SYMONE appeared via video to thank and encourage volunteers for helping to make a difference in communities nationwide. Watch the show.>> |
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2003 The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, MARY J. BLIGE volunteered her talents to United Way during the 2003 NFL/United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show. Blige performed the classic hit “Family Affair” followed by a duet with WYCLEF JEAN. Together they performed “Celebrate” from his new release titled “The Preacher’s Son.” Celebrity newlyweds NICK LACHEY and JESSICA SIMPSON appeared via video to inspire fans to get involved in the community. Watch the show.>>> |
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2002 International superstars BON JOVI volunteered their talents to United Way during the 2002 NFL/United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show. The band performed their hit songs “Everyday” and “It’s My Life.” The show also featured top selling recording artist VANESSA CARLTON who performed “A Thousand Miles” from her debut album Be Not Nobody. Watch the show.>> |
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2001 Best selling Latin recording artist in the world ENRIQUE IGLESIAS volunteered his talents to United Way during the 2001 NFL/United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show. Iglesias performed his hit ballad “Hero” which he debuted on the nationally telecast tribute and fundraiser for the victims of the September 11 tragedies. In addition, Detroit natives THE WINANS sang the classic “Together We Stand.” Motion picture and Broadway star MATTHEW BRODERICK appeared via video with a special salute to the heroes of 9-11. Watch the show.>> |
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2000 Grammy Award-winning artists BOYZ II MEN volunteered their talents to United Way during the 2000 NFL/United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show. The group performed new songs from their current critically-acclaimed release, Nathan, Michael, Shawn, Wanya titled “Step On Up” and “Do You Remember.” Watch the show.>> |
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1999 Top recording group THIRD EYE BLIND volunteered their talents to United Way during the 1999 NFL/United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show. The band performed their hit single, “Never Let You Go.” Watch the show.>> |
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1998 More than 1,000 volunteers from the Detroit Metro area volunteered their time and talent to United Way during the 1998 NFL/United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show. Soloists from the YOUNG AMERICANS group performed the song “Be True to Your Heart.” Watch the show.>> |
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