Christian artist Katie Giguere joins Michael English in the fight against MD

(Nashville, TN) June 30, 2004- New CCM sensation Katie Giguere joins Curb recording artist Michael English in the fight against Muscular Dystrophy with the inaugural "A Place Called Hope: Michael English and Friends Benefit for MDA". Katie will share the stage with some of Christian music’s favorite artists. Included are former Gaither Vocal Band member and successful solo artist David Phelps and with last years number #1 smash "I Love You Lord", Scott Riggan. The concert also welcomes up and coming stars Christopher Lee and Keith Garrett.

"I am honored to have been asked to help Michael English in the fight against MD. I've been a fan of Michael's music for years, and it's a thrill to be able to perform with him for such an important and worthy cause."

Says English, "I have been blessed with two healthy children in my life and for those parents who face the challenges of a child with MD, this is my way of saying ‘I’m praying for you and I am here to help’."

Giguere will sing selections from her critically acclaimed CD "Bringin' Me Hope", including her cover of Michael's "Let's Build a Bridge", which the two stars will perform together live. She'll also join Michael onstage for the finale performance of "I Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy".

The concert will take place Saturday, August 6th at the Curb Event Center on the campus of Belmont University. Show begins at 7:30….doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $15 for Artist Circle and $10 General Admission. Tickets can be purchased at the Curb Event Center box office or any Ticketmaster location.

For more information about Katie Giguere, visit her onine at www.katiegiguere.com