WILSON IS "BACK TO THE BARS"
Gretchen Wilson went back to her roots last week by performing at smaller venues in her “Back to the Bars” Tour. Having played to huge crowds for several years, Wilson decided to revisit the intimacy of local bars. All the while, Wilson managed to raise over $163,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Make-A-Wish Foundation.

“This is how I grew up, singing in bars. I miss that intimacy. I’ve loved playing stadiums and arenas, don’t get me wrong, but when you are in a club, you can actually see and touch the fans. Their reaction to the music is immediate. The biggest bonus, though, is to be able to raise money for some very worthwhile organizations,” stated Wilson.

The week began in Austin, Texas, at Graham Central Station, where Wilson and KASE radio partnered to raise money for Make-A-Wish. Next up was an Albuquerque performance at a local restaurant to benefit St. Jude. Other stops included Oklahoma City and Little Rock. The final event on Friday night in Memphis drew over 600 fans and raked in $108,000 for St. Jude.

This article is very positive public relations for Gretchen Wilson. Not only is she reconnecting with fans by playing smaller venues, she is also raising money for charities at the same time. Fans like to know that they are valued, and Wilson is proving that she appreciates the support she receives from fans. She is also letting fans know that fame has not gotten to her head. She is giving back to the community in a big way, and her generosity is well-noted. The overall goal of the article is to educate the community about Wilson’s connection with her fans and inform the public of her kindness towards two very valuable organizations.

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