America’s Vote for Winning Town Receives Block Party with Country Music Stars Love And Theft, ABC Soap Stars

GLENVIEW, Ill. (March 11, 2010) –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 all have small-town roots, so we‟re excited to be a part of honoring 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 performance 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 appliquéd 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!

Contacts:
Krista Grasso
312.233.1364
krista.grasso@edelman.com

Angela Wiggins
847.646.4538
angela.wiggins@kraft.com

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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 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.