After MidNite With Blair Garner Debuts Country Version of "Santa Bring My Soldier Home"

LOS ANGELES, December 10, 2009 - Last night, nationally syndicated After MidNite host Blair Garner world-premiered the Country version of "Santa Bring My Soldier Home" by The Stunners, the latest work of famed producer/songwriter Desmond Child. Originally recorded as a pop song, it was recently re-cut after Garner suggested it could be an incredible Country song. "Santa Bring My Soldier Home" was released exclusively to After MidNite affiliates this morning, December 10, and will be released to all Clear Channel Country stations on Friday, December 11.

"Santa Bring My Soldier Home" is a collaborative effort that was initially penned by The Stunners after seeing photos of U.S. soldiers being deployed overseas. Fans can download the song for free at http://www.blairgarner.com beginning Saturday, December 12. Fans are also encouraged to donate to the USO by visiting www.uso.com.

"'Santa Bring My Soldier Home' is such a powerful song for today's world, and I think it will become one of the classic holiday songs played each year," stated Garner. "I'm honored that Desmond and his team have created this Country version and are allowing me to bring it to the After MidNite audience and affiliates, as well as Country radio stations nationwide. God bless the countless families asked to give up so much this year. We thank you for your service and appreciate all you've given up for our freedom."

Child stated, "'Santa Bring My Soldier Home' performed by The Stunners is a moving tribute to our men and women in the armed forces who are far from home, and those who have given their lives to protect our freedom."

About The USO
The USO (United Service Organizations) lifts the spirits of America’s service members and military families. They provide a touch of home to troops wherever they serve through centers at airports and military bases around the world, top quality entertainment and innovative programs and services tailored to meet troop needs. They also provide critical support to those who need it most, including forward-deployed troops and their families, wounded warriors and their families, and the families of the fallen. For more information, please visit www.uso.com.

About After MidNite with Blair Garner
On November 13, 1993, After MidNite aired for the first time on 12 stations. Word spread and within four months, more than 100 affiliates were on board. Today, the highly-acclaimed Country radio show is nationally syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks and can be heard on more than 260 affiliates.