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R. Kelly writes V. Tech charity song

 05-02-2007

NEW YORK -- R. Kelly has written a new song, Rise Up, about healing in the aftermath of the April 16 shootings at Virginia Tech. Rise Up will be available digitally May 15, and 100% of the net proceeds from its sale will go to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund, said Jive Records, Kelly's record label. Kelly, 40, wrote the inspirational ballad after watching the events unfold on television while he was on tour, Jive said. The lyrics include the lines: "Rise up, when you feel you can't go on, rise up, and all of your hope is gone, rise up, when you're weak and you can't be strong." Previous story: Bands to light up Starlite Next story: Calgarian jubilant over Jubilee Auditorium gig Newspapers - Toronto Sun - Calgary Sun - Ottawa Sun - Edmonton Sun - Winnipeg Sun - London Free Press - 24 Hours Toronto - 24 Hours Vancouver - 24 Heures Montreal - Brockville Recorder & Times - Fort McMurray Today - Grande Prairie Daily Herald-Trib. - Kenora Daily Miner & News - Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic - St. Thomas Times Journal - Simcoe Reformer - Stratford Beacon Herald - Woodstock Sentinel-Review - Jobboom Career - more available

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R. KELLY , YOUNGBLOODZ TIDBITS

 05-01-2007

R. Kelly is stepping up to help Virginia Tech heal. The R&B singer has penned a new track, "Rise Up," about recovering after the April 16 shootings, The Associated Press reports. The inspirational ballad, which will be available digitally May 15, features the lyrics "Rise up, when you feel you can't go on, rise up, and all of your hope is gone, rise up, when you're weak and you can't be strong." All proceeds from sales will go to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund, which was created to aid the families of the victims.

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R Kelly Inspires Nation To Rise Up

 05-01-2007

As the details of the tragedy were unfolding, Kelly was traveling across the country on his tour bus for a performance. Deeply affected by the news, he was inspired to write lyrics he shaped into a song entitled, “Rise Up,” a moving anthem in honor and remembrance of the victims of this heartbreaking event. At Kelly's request, his label, Jive/Zomba Records is making the track available as a digital single for sale on Tuesday, May 15th in hopes of spreading the message of hope and unity. R. Kelly and Jive will donate 100% of the net proceeds from the digital single sales to the university’s official fund, The Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund, and listeners who buy the track will be able to access a direct link to the memorial website. Recalling the spirit of triumph in one of Kelly’s previous celebrated anthems, “I Believe I Can Fly,” “Rise Up” is meant to offer encouragement and solace in the face of this senseless tragedy; “We’ll be strong together, Stand together, Pray together, Rise up.” To learn more about the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund Click Here.         CONTACT | ADVERTISE | ABOUT US | JOBS | MEDIA KIT

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R. Kelly writes song about healing after Virginia Tech shootings

 05-01-2007

05/01/2007 Associated Press R. Kelly has written a new song, "Rise Up," about healing in the aftermath of the April 16 shootings at Virginia Tech. A gunman killed 32 people and himself on the university's campus in Blacksburg, Va. "Rise Up" will be available digitally May 15, and 100 percent of the net proceeds from its sale will go to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund, said Jive Records, Kelly's record label. Kelly, 40, wrote the inspirational ballad after watching the events unfold on television while he was on route to a performance, Jive said. The lyrics include the lines: "Rise up, when you feel you can't go on, rise up, and all of your hope is gone, rise up, when you're weak and you can't be strong." The Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund was created to provide assistance to the victims of the families, as well as grief counseling and other needs for those affected by the shootings. ____ On the Net: Virginia Tech: http://www.vt.edu/tragedy/memorial_fund.php R. Kelly: http://www.r-kelly.com/RiseUp/RISE_UP_clip.mp3 Jive Records: http://www.jiverecords.com Advertisement Forums, Photos & More Explore: Find Web sites making news in our Links in the News section.

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