May 2008 (Branson, Missouri) - The Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross is pleased to announce that on Sunday, June 22, the Baldknobbers will perform in Branson at 8 P.M. with proceeds to benefit the "Campaign for Rediness."

Joy Bilyeu, featured female vocalist for the Baldknobbers, is the celebrity spokesperson for the "Campaign for Rediness."

Joy said "I am proud to be the spokesperson for the organization that has been synonymous with helping people for over 100 years. My family started Branson's first show almost 50 years ago and it is great to bring these two organizations together for a night of fun, fellowship, and great country music and comedy!"

Debi Meeds, Executive Director of the chapter said, "We are pleased and honored to have Joy as our celebrity spokesperson. She has been a strong supporter of the Red Cross for some time. Come on out and join us, because it promises to be a fun evening beginning with a comedy preshow at 7:15 P.M."

"The Baldknobbers and the Mabe family can help the American Red Cross do what they do best by doing what we do best with a night of great entertainment. All the vocalists, musicians and comedians will be there to perform our show and the proceeds will help the "Rediness Campaign,"said Tim Mabe, producer and comedian for the Baldknobbers Jamboree.

Join the Red Cross for a night of great country music and side splitting comedy at Branson's first show, the Baldknobbers. For tickets call 800-998-8908 or go to www.redcross-ozarks.org or www.Baldknobbers.com and look for the links to the special American Red Cross benefit show.