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While this year’s "Idol Gives Back" event was two star-studded nights of exciting entertainment and history-making performances, the profound effects of the fund raising are far-reaching. The extravaganza in April raised more than $75 million, and the money has already gone to various charities in the United States and Africa. According to the Associate Press via the International Herald Tribune, five charities in Africa received $6 million each. This includes an innovative anti-AIDS peer education program in which the students meld "What a Wonderful World" with break-dancing, traditional rhythms and African opera.
While those who donated might not have known exactly what their money was going to provide, they should know that every donation has had an impact. "It makes a massive difference. Massive," said Martin Edlund of the charity Malaria No More. "A little money goes such a long way." To provide an example of [...]

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After delivering three consecutive top 5 hits to country radio, Josh Gracin is admittedly most excited about his newest single, We Werent Crazy.
When we recorded the first album I was on active duty and flying back and forth between Nashville and Camp Pendleton, said Josh. It was so busy that I never really got to try my hand at writing. This time around I got to dig in and share my stories as a songwriter. Im so proud of how this song turned out.
We Werent Crazy was written by Josh, Tony Lopacinski and Bobby Pinson and produced by Brett James. It was written about Joshs personal journey from childhood to raising children and having a family of his own.
Joshs self-titled debut CD is certified gold by the RIAA and has sold over 690,000 copies. The first single from the project, I Want To Live, was also his first hit " [...]

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