The cover of the 2009 benefit calendar.
Keith Urban and other country music artists (including LeAnn Rimes, Dolly Parton, Josh Turner and Carrie Underwood) recently auctioned off autographed shirts that they have worn as part of the "You Look Good in My Old T-Shirt Auction." The auction offered fans the chance to not only win a completely unique and personal commemorative item from a favorite artist, but also to contribute to St. Jude.
"St. Jude is a charity that is very near and dear to my heart," explained Keith. "Our fans have always graciously offered their support in past fund raisers we have done for St. Jude."
The auction was a great success, bringing in more than $18,000.
In addition, fans of Keith Urban have created a limited edition 2009 calendar to raise money for St. Jude and its fight against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Authorized by Urban, the calendar is designed by fans and features photos of the popular artist taken by members of this fan club. The calendar is available for purchase at www.keithurban.net and www.keithurbanfans.net . It can also be ordered by calling 1-800-886-3656. The cost of the calendar is $15.00.
In 2002, Urban personally called on members of his fan club to assist the fund-raising efforts of St. Jude, and his fans took his message to heart. The 2003 calendar was an immediate hit among Urban fans, so it became an annual creative project, with the 2009 version marking the seventh edition of the calendar.
Sales of the calendar are part of Country Fans Care for St. Jude Kids, a fundraising program involving the fans of country music's new and established stars. All money raised by the program benefits St. Jude.
