GLENVIEW, Ill. — America’s favorite brand of American cheese KRAFT Singles
and Disney ABC announce the top ten finalists in their search for America’s
“Single Best Town” and invite America to vote for the winner. With more than 400
submissions coast to coast, the top ten towns boast one-of-a-kind features that
make them special and uniquely American whether it’s annual Outhouse Races in
Richmond, Mich. or Girard, Ill.’s old-fashioned soda fountain!
Now through April 11, consumers can vote for their favorite “Single Best Town”
by visiting www.familyfun.com/best-town-contest. The winning town will receive
an unforgettable block party featuring Lyric Street recording artists Love And
Theft, who are gearing up to tour with country music superstars Tim McGraw and
Lady Antebellum. The block party will also feature appearances by ABC Soap
Stars.
“Eric, Stephen and I have been inspired by the towns we grew up in, so we’re
excited to be a part of celebrating the unique traits that make the winning town
like no other place on earth,” says Brian Bandas of country music trio Love And
Theft. “Like these towns, country music is uniquely American, and we can’t wait
to give the winning town a show to remember.”
SNAPSHOT: Top Ten “Single Best Town” Nominees
To learn more about the interesting characteristics that set these towns apart,
check out the snapshots below:
- Three Lakes, Wis. Home to the world’s largest chain of inland lakes, its
close-knit downtown features many quaint buildings and coffee shops. - Augusta, Ga. Home of the Master’s Golf Tournament, this town is full of
gardens, rich history and programs to help people in need. - Bell Buckle, Tenn. From a town that was once gray and frayed to what is
now a patchwork of painted awnings and appliqued gingerbread-trimmed porches,
this town is as quaint as can be. - Richmond, Mich. Good Old Days fair and parade features annual Outhouse
Races, which takes months of preparation. - Hamburg, N.Y. People from all over flock to the town’s annual Burger
Fest to enter the hamburger contest, listen to live music and join the Burger,
Beds and Buns Race. - Girard, Ill. Residents visit the popular Doc’s Soda Fountain,
established in 1950s, for nickel and dime candies and handmade sodas and milk
shakes. - Gastonia, N.C. Gastonia’s mayor, local business and more than 1,000
volunteers united to form the Hope 4 Gaston charity to improve their community
(i.e., develop 20+ houses, churches, fire and police departments, non-profits
and more). - Lexington, Ky. The Horse Capital of the World has everything a horse
lover would ever want: horse parks, famous races and historic race tracks. - Colorado Springs, Colo. With ever-changing aspens, clear blue skies, red
rocks and snow-capped mountains, this town is filled with history, culture and
diversity. - Twinsburg, Ohio Holding the Guinness World Record for the largest
gathering of multiples in the world, this town hosts the popular Twins Day
Festival every year.
“In celebration of what makes our country special, we’re proud to give Americans
the chance to shine the spotlight on their hometowns with the ‘Single Best Town’
contest,” says Clayton Wai-Poi, senior brand manager for KRAFT Singles. “Be sure
to visit www.familyfun.com/best-town-contest to cast your vote, and don’t forget
to check back this spring to find out which town will celebrate with Love And
Theft.”
Visit www.familyfun.com/best-town-contest now through April 11 to vote for
America’s “Single Best Town” and receive a FREE download of Love And Theft’s hit
song, “World Wide Open” while supplies last. Plus, consumers can find recipes,
arts and crafts and more!
About KRAFT Singles
With its perfect melt and consistently creamy texture, KRAFT Singles (www.kraftsingles.com)
has been THE American cheese at the dinner table, in school lunch boxes and more
for 45 years. KRAFT American Singles are an excellent source of calcium and a
good source of vitamin D. KRAFT Singles are also available in 2% Milk and
Fat-free varieties. Look for KRAFT Singles Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Products
in the dairy aisle of leading grocery stores.
About Kraft Foods
The combination of Kraft Foods and Cadbury creates a global powerhouse in
snacks, confectionery and quick meals. With annual revenues of approximately $50
billion, the combined company is the world’s second largest food company, making
delicious products for billions of consumers in more than 160 countries.
The combined company’s portfolio includes 11 iconic brands with revenues
exceeding $1 billion Oreo, Nabisco and LU biscuits; Milka and Cadbury
chocolates; Trident gums; Jacobs and Maxwell House coffees; Philadelphia cream
cheeses; Kraft cheeses, dinners and dressings; and Oscar Mayer meats. Another
70+ brands generate annual revenues of more than $100 million. Kraft Foods (www.kraftfoodscompany.com)
(NYSE: KFT) is a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Standard & Poor’s
500, Dow Jones Sustainability Index and Ethibel Sustainability Index.
About Love And Theft
After opening shows for Taylor Swift in 2008 and Jason Aldean in 2009, Love And
Theft is gearing up to hit the road with Country music superstars Tim McGraw and
Lady Antebellum in 2010. The trio will be busy promoting their recently released
debut album, World Wide Open, which features the top 10 smash, “Runaway,” and
their rapidly rising single, “Dancing In Circles.” Love And Theft has been
featured on The Today Show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Access Hollywood, in
the pages of Country Weekly and People magazine and has had its music included
in promos for ABC’s daytime programming. To learn more about Love And Theft,
visit www.loveandtheft.com or follow the band on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/lntweet.
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Kraft Foods