Mark Wills To Dine at White House Christmas Dinner, Entertain Troops In Persian Gulf

NASHVILLE, TN (Mercury Nashville) - Prior to embarking on his fourth USO Tour of the Persian Gulf region, Mark Wills will have an early Christmas dinner at one of the most exclusive addresses in the United States-1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. On December 8th, Wills and his wife Kelly will join President and Mrs. Bush and their guests for a Christmas dinner and tour of the White House. Later, Wills will begin his fourth USO Tour of the Middle East, an area of the world he has become quite familiar with, as he has performed for the troops over the Christmas holiday for the past three years. 'Going over there is something I never tire of, because I so appreciate what our men and women of the service are doing for this country,' Wills said. 'They have been away from their families and friends, and being away during the holidays is especially difficult. Our goal is to give them a relaxing evening of music and fellowship, and maybe a little taste of home.'

Wills will join other celebrities who will spend their time visiting with the troops and signing autographs, as well as performing for them.

Following the USO tour, Wills will return to his home in Atlanta, GA, and spend the holidays with his family. His upcoming CD release for Equity Music Group is expected in early 2007.