Jimmy Wayne will be sharing his story on the upcoming CBS special "The 12th annual A Home For The Holidays." On the show Wayne will recall growing up in foster care, and the huge difference it made when an elderly couple took him in. The country star notes, quote, "I was 16 years old and that family changed my whole life, every cell in my body. I wouldn't be who I am today if it weren't for them." "A Home For The Holidays" promotes foster care adoptions, and Wayne will share the spotlight with several other families who have adopted foster children. Along with the testimonials, the program will feature performances from a variety of stars including Katy Perry, Ricky Martin, Maroon 5, Melissa Etheridge, and Nelly. Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Holly Robinson Peete, Mira Sorvino, and Leah Remini are some of the other celebrities slated to appear. CBS will air "The 12th annual A Home For The Holidays" on December 22nd at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.
Wayne has spent much of this year working to draw attention to the needs of foster children in America. His efforts included a seven-month, 17-hundred-mile walk from Nashville to Phoenix in support of his Meet Me Halfway campaign to help homeless teens and young adults -- many of whom are currently in the foster care system or are former foster kids.
