David Cassidy on the Web
Contestants Clamor for Chance to Sing With David Cassidy; '70s Pop Icon Entertains Mall of America Crowd
May 29, 2003
Business Wire
Reminder to media
WHAT:
Ever dream of performing on stage with your favorite music star? After a two-month nation-wide search, three finalists will vie for the opportunity to sing with David Cassidy at the Mall of America "Duet with David" contest finals event. With the screaming support of local Cassidy fans and mall visitors, finalists Mark Blackburn of Dallas, Ga.; Elizabeth Kite of Libertyville, Ill. and Carole Ullrich of Orlando, Fla., will perform their original lyrics - around the theme of eating fruit and cereal - to the tune of the 1970s David Cassidy hit, "I Think I Love You." The contest winner will also receive a new Chrysler Sebring convertible LX. Cassidy will provide a free mini-concert to mall visitors.
Three local talent judges: Star Tribune Columnist C.J.; Hey City Theater Artistic Director Sandy Hey and Flyte Tyme Productions Producer Alex Richbourg will determine the contest winner.
Mall visitors can enjoy samples of Berry Burst Cheerios and meet giant Cheerios "O" and Strawberry characters who recently were "hitched" at the Strawberry Festival in Florida.
PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY:
- David Cassidy to discuss the contest and his current activities.
- Performances by Cassidy and contest finalists.
- Cassidy performs a duet with contest winner.
- Mall visitors and children interacting with giant Cheerios "O" and Strawberry characters.
WHEN/WHERE:
10 a.m. - Berry Burst Cheerios sampling and characters meet and greet.
11 a.m. - Contest finalists event and David Cassidy mini-concert
Thursday, May 29
Sam Goody Central Mall of America
Bloomington, Minn.
WHY:
David Cassidy's 1970 hit "I Think I Love You" is featured in a $40 million TV ad campaign celebrating the coming together of fruit and Cheerios. Since its introduction it has become one of the top selling cereals in America.
