The latest number one single from Vince Hatfield,
Through That Glass, is the perfect vehicle to spread the mission
of Fathers Against Drunk Driving (FADD) becoming the official
song for the passionate organization throughout 2011. “We are
excited and honored to be teaming with Vince. What better timing
could we ask for as September marks National Alcohol and Drug
Addiction Recovery Month. I knew when we first heard the song
that its powerful message was a perfect fit for FADD. I look
forward to seeing how the partnership develops,” says FADD
founder Robert Ybarra.
Through That Glass, the third consecutive number one single from
an album by the same name, is an emotive and redemptive track
that examines the lifelong consequences of drunk driving. This
socially conscious song, written by former Texas police officer
Jeff Jackson, was a therapeutic release for Jeff after he
witnessed so many lives affected by driving under the influence.
“I have three teenagers of my own, so when I went in to cut this
track, it really hit home,” recalls Vince. “I have always wanted
to find a way to share its message with an audience of people
who tackle these situations daily. There’s no better place to
start than with FADD. Mr. Ybarra turned a personal decision into
an organization that now helps people through the US, Canada and
Mexico. I tip my hat to his leadership and active strategy. I
hope the song will strike a chord with his members and help
everyone understand the serious consequences of driving while
under the influence of any substance.”
FADD began in 1987 as the brainchild of founder Robert Ybarra.
“I lost a couple of people that I loved very much: both of them
were in their early 20’s at the time,” remembers Ybarra. “I
decided to start picking up my friends and giving them a ride
home. At the time it was called project Provide-A Campaigns
Ride.” However, as more calls came in, the load was too much for
Ybarra to handle alone. Consequently, he started a push for
designated drivers and by 1990 FADD was firmly in place in Los
Angeles. It has since developed into an organization with an
extensive list of designated drivers stationed throughout the
US, Canada and Mexico with additional chapter hubs in Missouri
and Ohio. Their current mission is to build a facility near
their home office in CA that would serve as both the education
and call center hub for the organization. For more information
on FADD, to view the latest research and statistics related to
drunk driving, and to hear “Through That Glass” by Vince
Hatfield visit,
www.faddintl.org.
Vince topped the New Music Weekly Country Chart with “Through
that Glass” making it his fifth consecutive number one. To
further give back to FADD, all proceeds on the single beginning
September 1, 2010 will go directly to the organization. “I hope
you’ll stop by my website
www.VinceHatfield.com and pick up my latest single. Not only
will you get the song, but you’ll also be making a donation to
an organization that is helping members in your community,” says
Vince.
Through that Glass, produced by Grammy-nominated Eric Paul,
previously charted two additional number one hits on New Music
Weekly (NMW), I’m Gonna Let You Down and Shoes and Cheese.
Vince, the current “NMW Breakthrough Artist of the Year,”
collaborated with Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie McCoy,
Grammy, ACM and CMA award-winning guitarist Brent Mason and
celebrated bassist/band leader, Mike Chapman to deliver an
ensemble of genuine songs about love, loss and redemption.
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