Phil Vassar and Feeding America Raise Their Voices Against Hunger

Vassar's "Prayer of a Common Man" Re-recorded To Highlight Issue of Hunger in
America

CHICAGO, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Universal Records South recording
artist Phil Vassar has teamed up with Feeding America (formerly named
America's Second Harvest), the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in
the United States, to help bring greater awareness to the issue of hunger in
America during September's Hunger Action Month.

Vassar's re-recorded with the Fisk University Jubilee Singers "Prayer of a
Common Man," a song on his latest album of the same name, to help raise funds
for the Feeding America network. The song will be available for download
exclusively on Rhapsody beginning on Tuesday, September 9. Feeding America
will receive a portion of the proceeds for each download of the song through
the end of the year.

"I know that hunger in America is an issue that affects every community," said
Vassar. "By lending my voice to Feeding America's Hunger Action Month
campaign, it's my hope that we can get millions of Americans involved in the
fight to end hunger."

The Feeding America network includes more than 200 food banks around the
country that provide services to more than 63,000 agencies who, in turn, help
feed 25 million Americans each year.

"We are incredibly thankful that Phil Vassar has joined the ranks of our
hunger relief ambassadors," said Vicki Escarra, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Feeding America. "Phil's voice is sure to help us draw more people
to hunger relief activities. Whether it's volunteering, dropping off food or
making a financial donation, every person's contributions can make a
difference."

In 2002, Feeding America launched Hunger Awareness Day in an effort to spur
national hunger awareness. For 2008, the commemoration was modified to Hunger
Action Month to allow for greater participation in the campaign, bring greater
attention to the issue of hunger in America and promote ways for individuals
anywhere to get involved with the movement. Cable network CMT serves as
Hunger Action Month's official media partner for the second straight year.

To find out more information on Hunger Action Month and how to get involved,
visit www.feedingamerica.org

About Feeding America (formerly America's Second Harvest - The Nation's Food
Bank Network)
Feeding America provides low-income individuals and families with the fuel to
survive and even thrive. As the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief
charity, our network members supply food to more than 25 million Americans
each year, including 9 million children and 3 million seniors. Serving the
entire United States, more than 200 member food banks operate 63,000 agencies
that address hunger in all of its forms. For more information on how you can
fight hunger in your community and across the country, visit
www.feedingamerica.org.

About CMT
CMT, a unit of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), is the leading
television and digital authority on country music and entertainment, reaching
more than 87 million homes in the U.S. CMT and its website, CMT.com, offer an
unparalleled mix of music, news, live concerts and series and is the top
resource for country music on demand. The network's digital platforms include
the 24-hour music channel, CMT Pure Country, CMT Mobile and CMT VOD.

SOURCE Feeding America

Julie Cloutier, +1-212-691-2800, for Feeding America; or Ross Fraser of
Feeding America, +1-312-641-6422