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Follow on Google News | Voice Of Chicago Blackhawks Jim Cornelison To Perform National Anthem Prior To USA-Australia Sept. 5The legendary Chicago Voice To Highlight Pregame Festivities At Soldier Field
By: Joe Favorito Australia, who won The Rugby Championship defeating world number one New Zealand last month, is third in the World Rugby rankings, while the USA is ranked 16th. “it is an honor to be returning to Soldier Field after performing before such an electric crowd for last November’s historic rugby match,” Cornelison said. “Having been exposed to the game for the first time last year I can’t wait to be back, and the city and its sports fans of all ages are in for quite an international sporting treat again Labor Day weekend in the home of the Bears.” “We are pleased have a Chicago icon and such a powerful performer in Jim Cornelison joining us again this year like he did for the All Blacks match last year,” TLA CEO Mike Principe said. “This match will be an international celebration of all things positive in sport and culture today, and having his voice open the evening serves as another link between Chicago and the fast-growing sport of rugby.” Cornelison is in his eighth season as the Blackhawks’ full-time national anthem singer, having made regular appearances singing the anthem at the United Center since 1996 as well as performing at Soldier Field, the 2012 Ryder Cup and many other elite events. A native of Vienna, Va., he sang with numerous opera companies before coming to Chicago in 1995 to take part in the Lyric Opera’s Apprenticeship Program where he was one of six accepted apprentices among more than 800 applicants. He has performed nationally and internationally with some of the biggest names in opera, such as Plácido Domingo and Zubin Mehta. Known as a heroic tenor for the dark color of his voice but ability to sing in a tenor range, he has sung with opera companies in Bordeaux, London, Brussels, and San Francisco, among many other places. The Eagles will be looking for their first ever win against the Wallabies, with Australia having taken all eight meetings between the two sides. They first met in Berkeley, California in 1912 (a 12-8 Australia win) and most recently met in Wellington, New Zealand at the 2011 World Cup. Their last U.S. meeting was in In October 1993, a narrow 26-22 defeat in Riverside, California. In addition to presenting sponsor Astellas Healthcare, Smith and Forge, and Emirates Airlines have come on as brand partners for this historic event, all of whom are activating local programs in and around Chicago leading up to the match. About The Legacy Agency/TLA Worldwide TLA Worldwide is a leading athlete representation, event management and sports marketing group quoted on London’s AIM. The Group derives revenues from long term agency relationships with many prominent US and international sports stars, broadcasters and media personalities associated with major sports including the MLB, NFL, NBA, PGA TOUR, AFL and Olympians and Cricketers. In addition, it also provides a range of services in respect of media consultancy, sports sponsorship and event creation and ownership, including the International Champions Cup tournament in Australia. With over 140 full-time personnel, TLA Worldwide serves its clients from 10 locations worldwide including its offices in London, UK; New York, Houston and Newport Beach, USA; and Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. For more information, please visit www.tlaww-plc.com About USA Rugby Established in 1975, USA Rugby is the governing body for the sport of rugby in America and a Full Sport Member of the United States Olympic Committee. Currently headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, USA Rugby is charged with developing the game on all levels and has more than 95,000 active members, with more than 29,000 playing collegiate rugby and 35,000 playing senior club rugby. USA Rugby oversees four national teams, multiple collegiate and high school All-American sides, and an emerging Olympic development pathway for elite athletes. It also hosts more than 30 national playoff and championship events each year as a service to its members. In October 2009, the International Olympic Committee announced Rugby Sevens (the seven-a-side version of the game) will appear in the 2016 Olympic Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro. Visit www.usarugby.org for more information. Contacts: Nick Sero, Manager, Digital Media and Communications, USA Rugby, nsero@usarugby.org 1.303.539.0300 Joe Favorito/ fatherknickerbocker1@ End
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