Labels For Education And The Grammy Foundation Bring Zac Brown To Midland School

Camden, NJ (Top40 Charts/ Campbell Soup Company) - Campbell Soup Company's (NYSE:CPB) Labels for Education program, which has supported arts, athletics and academic programs in thousands of schools since its inception in 1973, today partnered with the GRAMMY Foundation to bring GRAMMY Award-winner, Zac Brown to Bynum School in Midland, Texas. Bynum School was one of two grand-prize winning schools in Labels for Education's Artist Ambassador Sweepstakes, which concluded in January 2010. Today's grand prize appearance provided 37 special needs students, along with their teachers and families, an opportunity to learn about Brown's personal journey of musical discovery.

'I've been blessed to have music in my life since my childhood,' said Brown. 'Today, too many schools are finding it impossible to maintain a vibrant music program. I'm excited to be able to promote the importance of music education in schools on behalf of the GRAMMY Foundation, as well as support the Labels for Education program.'

In addition to the appearance by Zac Brown, the Bynum School was awarded 100,000 Labels for Education Bonus Points, which will help the school secure much needed educational equipment and resources, including musical instruments.

Brown is passionate about lending his talent and name to programs that assist children in need.

The Bynum School, which is a school for students with special needs between the ages of 3 to adult, has been in operation since 1984. It was selected to receive the recording star's appearance by winning Bynum volunteer, Linda Unruh, whose grandson attended the school for 5 years. Following his appearance at Bynum School, Brown performed at City Bank Coliseum in Lubbock, Texas.

Partnering with the GRAMMY Foundation has enabled the Labels for Education program to provide schools access to the GRAMMY Foundation's proprietary Discovery Through Music curriculum, which is available to nearly 60,000 schools nationwide that are registered in this year's Labels for Education program. Research has shown that when students have access to enrichment programs including music and arts, they tend to also perform better in the classroom. Unfortunately, music programs are being eliminated at many elementary and secondary schools due to the budget pressures impacting schools across the country.