American Idol Star Josh Gracin Headlines Holiday Benefit Concert at Barona for Toys for Tots

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - November 21, 2008) - American Idol favorite and country music chart topper Josh Gracin will perform a special acoustic set on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino's convention center. The concert will benefit Toys for Tots, a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's program that collects new toys for needy children during the holiday season. Gracin's self-titled debut album featured a number one hit with "Nothin' to Lose" and two additional top five hits. His current album, "We Weren't Crazy," is also the name of his most recent top 10 hit, and his current single, "Unbelievable," is climbing the charts now. As a former member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gracin was previously stationed at Camp Pendleton. Concert tickets are $15, and attendees are encouraged to bring new and unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. You must be 18 years or older to attend the concert. To purchase concert tickets or for more information about Toys for Tots, please visit www.barona.com.

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