Tune In: Richie Sambora Duets with Stevie Wonder at The 82nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade

Tue Dec 17 13:08:08 CST 2013

Richie Sambora Duets with Stevie Wonder on Stunning Rendition of "Silent Night" and Performs "Lean On Me" at The 82nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade

Star-Studded Holiday Celebration Will Air On More Than 350 Stations Leading Up To Christmas, Including Hallmark Movie Channel on Dec 20th at 5pm ET/PT & Dec 24th at 11am ET/PT

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American rock icon Richie Sambora and music legend Stevie Wonder are ringing in the holidays with a stunning duet of "Silent Night" during The 82nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, one of Los Angeles' biggest and longest-running traditions. PRESS HERE<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwN4FzkyC6Q> for a sneak peek at the incredible performance. Richie also performed a soulful rendition of "Lean on Me," lending his powerful vocals to the star-studded evening, which benefitted the Marine Toys for Tots and saluted Disabled American Veterans. PRESS HERE<http://youtu.be/d7tyGsQK_-4> to watch.

Be sure to tune in to catch all the festivities: the parade will air on KTLA in Los Angeles on Friday, December 20th at 5PM ET/PT; 4PM CT and on the Hallmark Movie Channel on December 20th at 5pm ET/PT, 4pm CT & December 24th at 11am ET/PT, 10am CT.  It will also air nationwide on more than 350 stations in the coming two weeks (many on Dec 22 and Christmas Day). Check your local listings or visit here<http://thehollywoodchristmasparade.org/television/2013-parade-schedule/> for air dates and times. It will also air to more than 1 million American servicemen and women worldwide on American Forces Television Network.

Richie was joined by an incredible line-up of performers, including the Goo Goo Dolls, Daughtry, Kenny Loggins, Leann Rimes, William Shatner, Billy Ray Cyrus and more, in addition to Wonder. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin was the grand marshal and the evening was hosted by Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain and Montel Williams. Many notable names also made an appearance including Valerie Harper, Susan Lucci, Wayne Brady, Marie Osmond, Larry King, Joe Mantegna with the cast of Criminal Minds, and stars of The Young and the Restless.

Richie's appearance at the Hollywood Christmas Parade rounds out a year that has once again seen Richie continuously contributing his talents to important causes that resonate deeply with him. He gave inspiring performances during Vice President Al Gore's '24 Hours of Reality: The Cost of Carbon' (a live-stream event exploring the cost of carbon pollution), Dream Foundation's 12th Annual Celebration of Dreams Gala (a wish-granting organization that serves those battling life-threatening illnesses; PRESS HERE<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhCAo1j5pOA&feature=youtu.be> to watch the performance), and the grand opening of Step Up On Vine (a supportive housing project in Hollywood that fight chronic homelessness, made possible by The Clinton Global Initiative in partnership with The Kobe & Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation.)

On 9/11, Richie released a heartfelt tribute song, co-written with the illustrious Bernie Taupin, called "Engine 19" to honor the hard work and dedication of the brave men and women of the Fire Department, and all of the first responders around the country. PRESS HERE<http://youtu.be/G3UlacWXwGQ> to share it.  Earlier this year he also took part in CBS.com's music performance series Tip Cup to help support MusiCares, which provides assistance to music people in times of need.  PRESS HERE<http://www.cbs.com/shows/tip-cup/episode-2/> to watch the episode, which features Richie singing "Every Road Leads Home To You"<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWU_QnRkUbI> and "Taking A Chance on the Wind" from Richie's latest solo album Aftermath of the Lowdown<https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/every-road-leads-home-to-you/id559503967?i=559504092> , out now.

On a more lighthearted note, Richie also recently made history during the 2013 Breeders' Cup telecast earlier this month, performing the Call To The Post on the guitar for the first time ever, rather than the traditional bugle. PRESS HERE<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYg9pqpPmdE&feature=youtu.be> to watch the groundbreaking moment. At the Melbourne Cup festivities in Australia, Richie gave an out-of-this-world impromptu performance of "Livin' on a Prayer" - PRESS HERE<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2SgbV6ucDQ&feature=youtu.be> to check it out. PRESS HERE<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c61YNPaFC2I> to watch Richie's new video for song "Come Back As Me."

On January 11th, Richie will perform at the "From Hollywood With Love" concert benefitting the 100th Anniversary of downtown Los Angeles homeless charity The Midnight Mission, put on by the Musicians Institute (MI) and Norman's Rare Guitars. Comedian Kevin Nealon (Saturday Night Live, Weeds) will host performances from an all-star cast that also includes Robben Ford, John Jorgenson, Freebo Joe Bonamassa, Jason Sinay, Jimmy Vivino, Tony Galla, Kirk Fletcher, Grant Geissman, Jimmy Earl, and Del Casher. For tickets and VIP packages for the concert, which will take place at MI's Concert Hall, PRESS HERE<http://fromhollywoodwithlove.charityhappenings.org/>.

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