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Contact: Jennifer Parks/Jennifer Moser Rose+Moser+Allyn Public and Online Relations Email: [email protected] Cell: 480.495.3806

Celebrate Reba McEntire’s Birthday at Celebrity Fight Night with Performances by , , , Josh Groban and Many More on Saturday, March 28th To benefit the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute as well as numerous other charities

(PHOENIX) Join performers Blake Shelton along with Kelly Clarkson, Ronnie Dunn, Josh Groban, David Foster and many more stars as they celebrate their friend, Reba McEntire's birthday at Celebrity Fight Night on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix at 5:00 p.m.

Recognized as one of the nation's elite charity events, Celebrity Fight Night is a star-studded evening presented in honor of featured guest, Muhammad Ali. Celebrating its 21st year, the Celebrity Fight Night Gala will be emcee’ d by Grammy Award- winning leading lady of Reba McEntire, who will return as the evening’s emcee for the tenth year. 16-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer, David Foster, will serve as Musical Director for his 16th year.

As always celebrities and professional athletes from all over the country will unite for the action-packed evening filled with incredible live auction items including musical performances by many of today’s hottest stars and many surprises throughout the evening. Special honorees for the evening include Josh Groban and philanthropists Mindy and Glenn Stearns.

Most importantly, Celebrity Fight Night 2015 will benefit the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute, as well as numerous other charities including St. Vincent De Paul, America's Fund, Foundation, David Foster Foundation, Texoma Health Foundation, and Waterkeeper Alliance.

“This power-packed night of excitement not only leaves our audience with unforgettable memories each year, but throughout Celebrity Fight Night's 20-year history we have raised more than $100 million for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute and other charities thanks to the tremendous generosity of our supporters,” said Jimmy Walker, founder of Celebrity Fight Night. “Once again we promise Celebrity Fight Night XXI will win the fight for charities.”

Some recent entertainers and celebrities have included Jennifer Lopez, Jon Bon Jovi, Robin Williams, Jim Carrey, Donald Trump, Celine Dion, , Whitney Houston, Randy Jackson, Sharon Stone, Rod Stewart, Michael Bublé, Diana Ross, John Mellencamp, , Chris Tucker, Forest Whitaker, Larry King, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jack Nicklaus to name a few.

Individual tickets for Celebrity Fight Night start at $2,000 - $5,000. To purchase tickets or get more information please visit www.celebrityfightnight.org or call (602) 956-1121.

About Celebrity Fight Night Celebrity Fight Night Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1994 by long-time Arizona resident and businessman Jimmy Walker to support the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, as well as numerous other charities. Each year, Celebrity Fight Night attracts first class celebrities from the sports and entertainment worlds. Recognized as one of the nation’s elite charity events, this power-packed evening leaves a lasting impression on attendees and provides significant dollars for various charities.

For additional information or to obtain press credentials for the event, please contact Jennifer Parks or Jennifer Moser at Rose+Moser+Allyn Public and Online Relations at [email protected] or by calling 480.495.3806.