Staff Report
Country music star Coffey Anderson spends most of his time touring, putting out albums, and wowing his ever-growing fan base with his charismatic stage shows. As Anderson’s star rises, he’s careful to use his talents to give back.
One way that Anderson, who will be headlining the Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival on April 28, likes to do that is by partnering with charities and organizations that benefit military veterans.
“It’s impressive when a hard-working artist can consistently give his all to his audiences but still devote time to being charitable,” said Fairpark CEO Richard Persons.
In December Anderson performed at the Armed Forces Bowl, which was broadcast on ESPN, and he helps raise funds to award mortgage-free homes to wounded war heroes through his partnership Military Warriors Support Foundation (MWSF) based in San Antonio, Texas. Through a partnership with Leer Vineyards out of Byron, CA he’s also the face of Heroic Red Wine. A portion of every bottle of Heroic Red sold goes to MWSF. Anderson’s life-sized likeness can now be found in Wal-Mart Supercenter’s across the country, alongside the Heroic Red Wine. He also partners with Leer to benefit Keegan’s Promise, an organization that helps couples with the financial burdens of adoption.
With numerous Country-Western and faith-based albums out, Coffey Anderson has charted on the Billboard 200 and has amassed a following that has reached nearly 80,000 YouTube subscribers with more than 20 million video views.
The former American Idol and Nashville Star contestant has found his stride with songs like “Better Today” and “Mr. Red White and Blue,” that have quickly become fan favorites. His impressive performances, solid singing chops, Southern charm, and cowboy good looks also nabbed him the 2017 Hottest Country Male Nominee honor by Cosmopolitan magazine.
Coffey Anderson and his Band will perform two shows on April 28 at the Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival. The appearance is co-sponsored by The Towbes Group Inc., and Aera Energy, and is free with paid admission to the Strawberry Festival. Discounted admission tickets and carnival wristbands are on sale now at Vallarta Supermarkets in Santa Maria, La Miramar Wester Wear stores, Tortilleria Mexico restaurants or online at www.santamariafairpark.com
