On September 11th, Johnny VanZant of Lynyrd Skynyrd received a call from a close friend. The call was from a buddy of his who was working on a rooftop in Manhattan. He told of how he heard a loud explosion and looked up to see the first of two planes slam into the World Trade Center. As he looked around at his many co-workers, tears were streaming down their faces. As his friend continued to talk, VanZant jotted down the words "the day America cried". In a musical call-to-arms, VanZant then contacted Grammy Award-winner Jim Peterik, and entrusted him in helping to make a vision come to life in a song. After three days and nights of long-distance collaboration, that song was born.

The proceeds of this song along with a 10 song CD filled with songs of hope will go to benefit the 911 Relief Fund. For more information about this song, the CD, and the 911 Relief Fund please visit.. www.TMGmusic.com

"The Day America Cried" single is the lead track from a CD full of music which brings together some of classic rock's greatest artists in a humanitarian effort. 100 percent of the net proceeds from the single and full CD will go to the 911 Relief Project which was set up to support the American Red Cross, United Way's September 11th Fund and other related charities.

"The Day America Cried" CD is the vision of Jim Peterik who has brought together some of musics well known voices, along with a couple new artists who's names you will be hearing more of in the future. Jim, along with Dave Austin of Transcension Music, is proud to present the collected talents of Johnny VanZant (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Don Barnes (38 Special), Kelly Keagy (Night Ranger), Kevin Chalfant (The Storm, 707), Brian Anderson, VanZant, The Ides Of March, and others. In the days, weeks and months after the devastating events of September 11th, we all hope that this CD filled with Songs of Hope help to lift your spirits and with your help, provide funding to ease the suffering of those directly affected.