Disco-diva Gloria Gaynor, multi-platinum country artist Tracy Lawrence, multi-platinum rock band 3 Doors Down, platinum teen country artist Billy Gilman, and American Idol runner-up Bo Bice will all make special appearances and performances on the telethon.

3 Doors Down continue to ride high and fast with their hit single called "It's Not My Time," with the Mississippi/Nashville fivesome grabbing Major League Baseball's 'prime time' spotlight on Monday, July 14, 8:00PM EST at legendary Yankee Stadium for the coveted opening slot to MLB's 2008 Home Run Derby.

Reuters - Rock band Staind will release its first album in three years on August 19, and has lined up opening slots for tours headlined by 3 Doors Down and Nickelback.

3 Doors Down topped the Billboard 200 chart this week for the second time in their career.