Get to Know Thompson Square

T2 Tour Dates

She brings the country vibe, nurtured by the radio and at the knee of her guitar-playing father in her native Alabama. He brings songwriting infused with influences from Merle Haggard to punk and metal to Springsteen. Together, husband-and-wife duo Shawna and Keifer Thompson have created something new—Thompson Square. And the music world has taken notice.

Soon after their 2010 signing with Stoney Creek Records, Thompson Square (or, sometimes, T2) released their self-titled debut album, which included the platinum-selling, Billboard number 1 country single "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not," a triple winner at the 2011 American Country Awards.

Their growing collection of accolades, including two GRAMMY nominations, and their burgeoning fan base make it clear that Thompson Square is fast on the rise. So, ChildFund is excited to announce the duo as our next partner in LIVE!

Throughout the coming months, Thompson Square will perform nationwide, including many appearances with Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker on Lady A's "Own the Night" tour. With their wide appeal, T2 is sure to reach diverse audiences, presenting another great opportunity to share the message and experience of sponsoring a child.

In partnership with ChildFund, Thompson Square will help more children living in poverty to achieve their dreams.

COUNTRY THROWDOWN
COMES TO TOWN

Country Throwdown Dates

Country Throwdown, ChildFund's latest partner in our LIVE! events series, is actually a partner with several faces: a 20–city, multi–artist tour — or, more accurately, a roving festival — from May 18 through July 8. Along with headliner Gary Allan, the third annual Throwdown features up–and–comers Eric Paslay, Sunny Sweeney, Josh Thompson and Florida Georgia Line on two main stages. And that's not all: Special guests Justin Moore and Rodney Atkins will each join the tour for several performances (May 18 – 27 and June 1 – 30, respectively).

There's more! Country Throwdown is bringing back the Bluebird Cafe Stage, named for Nashville's iconic venue where musicians have shared their acoustic tunes since 1982. This year, rising stars Channing Wilson, Rose Falcon and Carly Pearce take the stage.

During performances, singer–songwriter Eric Paslay will take a moment to share about ChildFund and sponsorship. And, at each event, concertgoers can enter to win an invitation to a meet–and–greet with Eric and some of the other artists.

Great entertainment provides a great opportunity to raise awareness about ChildFund and promote the sponsorship experience, and we are proud to be the exclusive charity represented on the festival circuit. This Country Throwdown promises to be the best yet.

GET TO KNOW DAVID ARCHULETA

ChildFund partnered with David Archuleta during his "My Kind of Christmas Tour" during December 2011.

A Season 7 American Idol runner-up, whose 2008 self-titled album went platinum, Archuleta's star continues to rise. His latest pop album, The Other Side of Down, captures two years' worth of introspection and reflection.