JOHN BERRY TO HEADLINE ABAC SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT MAY 14

John Berry will be the featured performer on May 14, 2004, at Dollars for ABAC Scholars, the annual scholarship benefit banquet and show, at Abraham Baldwin College.

The event has featured a lavish buffet and top-quality entertainment from its first show in 1972. All proceeds from Dollars for ABAC Scholars benefit the ABAC Foundation’s scholarship program. Over the past 32 years, the annual event has generated over one million dollars in scholarships for ABAC students.

With multiple gold and platinum albums and nominations from the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music, and the Grammys, Berry has one of the most distinctive voices in country music. Born in Aiken, S.C., and raised in the Atlanta area, Berry grew up in an eclectic musical household. He gravitated toward both soul and country music and began recording his own albums at home in 1979.

In 1992, Berry signed with Capitol Records, raising his profile from regional singer to national celebrity. He gained his first number one single in April, 1994 with his signature song, “Your Love Amazes Me.” Other Top 10 releases included “You and Only You,” “Change My Mind,” “I Think About It All The Time,” “She’s Taken A Shine,” “What’s In It For Me,” “Standing On The Edge Of Goodbye,” and “Kiss Me In The Car.”

Berry has also established an international presence for himself, with a trio of gold and platinum certifications in Canada and successful concert tours in Canada, Europe, and Australia.

This year, Dollars for ABAC Scholars will also feature an opening performance by Jennifer Moorman, a 1999 ABAC alumna. Moorman grew up in Tifton, where she was active in theater as well as the school and church choirs. Her debut album, Who is this Woman, has a life and personality of its own. From the catchy opening song “I Don’t Know You” to the soulful title track “Who is this Woman,” Moorman captivates her fans with her powerful voice and heartfelt singing.

Tickets to the event are $125 each. A limited number of reserved tables for eight people are available for $1,250 each. For additional information, contact the ABAC Foundation Office at (229) 386-3265.

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