Benefit News Daily (2/08/07)

Jon Freeman

Several country acts will grace Wheel of Fortune's stage during "Country Music Stars Week," airing Feb. 12 - 16 nationally (check local listings for station and time). The episodes, which were taped last month in Charleston, S.C., raised more than $400,000 for charity. Stars like Steve Azar, Terri Clark, Eddie Montgomery, Troy Gentry, Josh Gracin, Lorrie Morgan, and Trisha Yearwood paired with fans to spin the wheel for charity.

Luis Palau, called America’s “15th Most Influential Christian” by The Church Report, was in Nashville Feb. 5 - 7 for a series of media appearances and speaking engagements to begin preparations for the Luis Palau Nashville CityFest, to be held at Riverfront Park on May 19-20. The festival, recently declared a “Celebrate Nashville Event” by Mayor Bill Purcell, will feature live music, action sports, a children’s area, and a positive message. Activities are scheduled each day from 2-10 p.m. Admission is free.