Hope this February day finds you feeling good. It’s incredible that we have so many tools to keep in touch, so it seems like it’s time to do just that through the ol’ blog!

Just wanted to start off by sending love to those who were close to one of the most amazing contributors to music the world has ever known, Whitney Houston. Like Michael Jackson, others before and likely many after, so much attention was given to Whitney’s life off stage. I’m sure most of you, however, would agree that she had a voice which could stir all kinds of emotion in her listeners. What a testament to her talent and to the beauty of music as a whole! I often wonder if there will ever come a time where people in the public eye, or perhaps even just everyday people can live out their journeys without judgement. A lofty hope indeed but a guy can dream, can’t he? Whitney, thank you for sharing your gift my friend and here’s to hoping you’ve found peace…

Wherever you shine your light is where you see the most. I believe that statement to be proving true with every passing day. The incredible team I’m a part of has decided to make it a mission to seek out ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Since taking on that task, it’s been amazing to see these inspiring people showing up in our lives when we least expect it! I’d like to share two quick stories with you of those who have made an impact on us in our travels over the last few months.

While on tour recently, my wife and I were having breakfast at a diner in Alexandria, Virginia. After we had finished and were in the process of paying for our meals, the waiter told us that it had already been taking care of by another customer. I was slightly puzzled and asked who was kind of enough to do this? As it turns out, one of their regular customers takes it upon himself to randomly pay for meals for the elderly, war veterans or people with physical challenges. He does so completely anonymous. Needless to say, that unknown gentleman made our day.

We also met an amazing man named Bill Austin, a specialist in auditory care who founded an equally amazing charity called the Starkey Hearing Foundation. Basically, they have provided state of the art hearing aids to hundreds of thousand underprivileged folks around the world. What’s incredible is the follow-up they do with each person that they help as well as the fact the Mr. Austin himself participates in the missions by fitting the recipients. It’s such an amazing organization with a genuine desire to give the gift of hearing.

Those are two very different examples of charitable acts but in my opinion, have equally great impact on the world. It seems that a large part of “charity” is conceptually tied to something financial. I tend to think, however, that a good intended smile can make all the difference to a person who is having a miserable day. I guess what I’m trying to get at is that if the thought of going out and “saving the world” feels a little overwhelming, perhaps practicing something simple on somebody close to you is the way the to go. It won’t be wasted, I promise.

Be well everybody and as always, we love hearing from you so please drop us a note anytime!

Much Love,
Justin

Garth Brooks and Starkey Hearing Foundation Give Gift of Hearing in Indianapolis

Filed under CELEBRITY NEWS, DO-GOODERS
FEBRUARY 4, 2012 AT 6:41 PMBY DANITY

February 7 / 2012

Club Nokia

Los Angeles, California

7:00PM

Click here for tickets

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Justin is honored to be sharing the stage once again with the Tenors, who performed with Justin on his PBS Special “Justin Hines – Days To Recall” as well as guest appeared at his Panasonic Theatre show in Toronto, this past October.

He will return home to guest perform at The Canadian Tenors’ holiday concert at Roy Thompson Hall on December 22nd and 23rd.

If you missed the special on television, or want to watch it again,  you see it on CBS’ website at the following link: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7392060n

inMusic.ca has released Justin Hines- Live At Orange Holiday Special, which features Justin performing songs live in studio from his album Season’s Greetings as well as an interview with Canadian music insider, Alan Cross.

Click HERE to see the Justin Hines- Live At Orange Holiday Special

You can pick up Season’s Greetings or Justin’s 2011 release Days To Recall at any Walmart, HMV or other fine retailers. They are also available digitally on iTunes, Amazon and CDbaby.

Click on the links below to be redirected to the online stores.

Justin’s holiday offering ‘Season’s Greetings’ boasts classic favourites such as “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”, “Let It Snow”, “Winter Wonderland” and more.

It also includes Justin’s beautiful rendition of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” which has received airplay across Canada each holiday season since it’s initial release.

Originals “And Then There’s Christmas” and “My Wish” are also fan favourites from the album.

You can also give the gift of ‘Days To Recall’, which includes the hit “Tell Me I’m Wrong” and favourites “Say What You Will (South African Remix)” and “Momentarily”.

You can pick up Season’s Greetings or Days To Recall at any Walmart, HMV or other fine retailers.

They are also available digitally on iTunes, Amazon and CDbaby.

Days To Recall features the album’s first single “Tell Me I’m Wrong” which is quickly climbing US Billboard Charts and getting airplay on radio stations across Canada and the United States.

Several tracks off this release were featured in ‘Justin Hines – Days To Recall’, the PBS special which aired across North America in late Summer/early Fall 2011.

To get a copy of Days To Recall, visit Walmart, HMV or other fine retailers. It can also be ordered digitally through iTunes and Amazon. To redirected to the store, click on the links below.

Justin Hines takes on the bigscreen with Cineplex and SIRIUS Backstage Pass.

Click here to check out the interview which is featured on Cineplex movie screens across Canada.