Jimmy Wayne Honored By the Salvation Army

NASHVILLE, TN. (DreamWorks Records) - Dreamworks recording artist Jimmy Wayne ('I Love You This Much,' 'Stay Gone') was recently honored by the Salvation Army when the international organization presented him with its William Booth Award. The award is named after the Salvation Army's founder and according to the organization it is given to an individual for their outstanding contributions to humanity through personal participation and a philanthropic spirit. Wayne is the youngest ever recipient of the honor.

Wayne was recognized for his work on behalf of the Salvation Army and its Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. The singer/songwriter drew national attention to the annual holiday drive with his song 'Paper Angels.' Wayne wrote the song based on personal experiences.
'It means more than I can say to receive such an extraordinary honor from the Salvation Army,' Wayne said. 'It is a humbling and emotional experience for me to be recognized in this way. The Salvation Army touched my life in a very personal way when I was a child—both my sister Patricia and I had our own paper angels on one of those trees. Writing 'Paper Angels' was my way of saying thanks. And now to be given the William Booth Award, well, I am without words to describe the joy that honor brings me.'

Wayne was presented the award at a special dinner in Ithaca, NY. According to Salvation Army spokesperson Major Ronald L. Lugiano, the award is given to only a select few individuals, drawn from worthy candidates throughout the world – from Prime Ministers to Presidents of Corporations. 'Jimmy ranked at the top of that list, and it was our honor to give him the William Booth Award,' he said.
Wayne is currently in the studio working on his follow up CD to the highly successful and critically acclaimed debut Jimmy Wayne.