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Chris Daughtry Teams Up with DC Entertainment & the Justice League to Fight Hunger

The 'We Can Be Heroes' giving campaign now has a new ambassador.

Here is something I'm happy to admit. I'm a fan of Chris Daughtry. I will also admit that I managed to catch him when he started out on American Idol. He's a talented dude that can sing and play the guitar. He's also willing to help out those in need (this isn't the first time he's done it).

Last night at a Los Angeles concert, Chris Daughtry announced he's teaming up with DC Entertainment and will become the ambassador for the WE CAN BE HEROES giving campaign. www.WeCanBeHeroes.org

The campaign is designed to raise awareness and funds to fight the worst hunger crisis in 60 years in the Horn of Africa. The announcement was made live onstage to thousands of fans and was followed by the first performance of the WE CAN BE HEROES version of Daughtry's song, "Rescue Me."

As part of the campaign, Daughtry and his band have recorded a new version of the song, which will be posted to iTunes early this summer with all net proceeds donated to the campaign. Daughtry will also incorporate the song into performances on his summer tour.

== TEASER ==

Chris had this to say:

I have been a fan of DC Comics’ JUSTICE LEAGUE characters, especially Batman, since I was young and am thrilled to be working with DC Entertainment on their WE CAN BE HEROES charitable campaign. The countries in the Horn of Africa are facing the worst drought in 60 years, causing a severe hunger crisis. WE CAN BE HEROES is doing its part to help fight this crisis and I feel honored to be a part of this campaign.

Here's the album version of "Rescue Me."

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Posted by ReVamp

We can be Heroes.

Posted by NightFang

@ReVamp said:

We can be Heroes.

This.

Posted by Supreme Marvel

I'm already a hero.

Posted by kingjoeg

David Bowie - Heroes is the perfect song for this campaign. I thought Daughtry would of done a cover version of that song.

Posted by G-Man

@kingjoeg: That'd require licensing. Maybe Bowie (if he owns the rights) wouldn't give it for free. Who knows. With Daughtry using his own song, he can give all the proceeds away with no worries.

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Posted by zombietag

not a fan... but i suppose its for charity so thats cool :)

Edited by htb106

I hope they can raise lots of money for the charity and I hope they make a big difference .

Posted by CaioTrubat

@NightFang said:

@ReVamp said:

We can be Heroes.

This.

Verily much.

Posted by Deranged Midget

I respect what DC is doing but Daughtry... really?

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Posted by KainScion

respectable effort and you the man to daughtry but this is nothing new. a lot of charities have been given their all for years. what makes this charity campain so special? good job but nothing that noteworthy.

Posted by Green ankh

Kinda of cool !!

Posted by deadpool25mm

I thought this:

@ReVamp said:

We can be Heroes.

But then remebered this:

@Supreme Marvel said:

I'm already a hero.

.

Posted by Twentyfive

@CaioTrubat said:

@NightFang said:

@ReVamp said:

We can be Heroes.

This.

Verily much.

I hear you people.

Posted by ReVamp

I just realized I'm preaching. Dafuq? o.O

Posted by B_Heart

I love Daughtry and DC Comics! Win win.

Posted by Mercy_

Soooooooo awesome

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Posted by RedVelvet
@Deranged Midget: Why? What's wrong with Daughtry? He's always been kind of awesome, unless you know absolutely nothing about him.
Posted by sethysquare
Daughtry actually read lotsa DC stuff. Iveseen his tweets and he has been tweeting to Geoff Johns and all. I think they know each other.

@Deranged Midget:

Posted by sethysquare

@KainScion said:

respectable effort and you the man to daughtry but this is nothing new. a lot of charities have been given their all for years. what makes this charity campain so special? good job but nothing that noteworthy.

I dont see Marvel or Disney doing it. But yeah, expected reaction from a marvel fanboy.
Posted by GTG12

Thats really cool of him.

Posted by DarkChris

Well done!

Posted by BlackArmor

@zombietag said:

not a fan... but i suppose its for charity so thats cool :)

this

Posted by haydenclaireheroes

YAY Glad to hear that he is teaming up with Dc and that he is a DC fan

Edited by RedheadedAtrocitus

Been a fan of Daughtry ever since American Idol. This is wonderful and welcome news and I applaud his efforts.

Posted by ATVhero

I know Chris Daughtry's cousin. Went to school with her. No joke.

Posted by Deranged Midget

@sethysquare: Thats nice, I just dislike his music.

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Posted by Deranged Midget

@RedVelvet: Not a fan of his music but I respect what he and DC are doing.

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Posted by Miss_Garrick

AWESOME! "Rescue Me" is one of my top favorite Daughtry songs. This is great what he's doing, more celebrities should help out.

Posted by TheWitchingHour

We can be villains

Posted by ReVamp

@ReVamp said:

We can be Heroes.

Not even a whole day, and I fully regret writing this.

Posted by KnightRise

@sethysquare said:

@KainScion said:

respectable effort and you the man to daughtry but this is nothing new. a lot of charities have been given their all for years. what makes this charity campain so special? good job but nothing that noteworthy.

I dont see Marvel or Disney doing it. But yeah, expected reaction from a marvel fanboy.

@sethysquare: grow up, and Disney has huge charities

@KainScion: In a less attacking manner, thats a mute question. Its special because its a charity, its new and its being promoted. Obviously its good press to give it attention, and theyre trrying to do something to help the world.

Posted by KidSupreme

its cool.. feed the hungry :D

Use your keyboard!

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