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THE BOB & TOM SHOW RELEASES 53RD AND 54TH ALBUMS
LOS ANGELES, December 11, 2009 – The Bob & Tom Show, one of the longest-running and highest-rated morning radio shows in America, has released their 53rd album entitled “Radio Waves,” a comedy collection being sent to 20,000 troops over this holiday season. In co-operation with NAPA Auto Parts, this free release is the fifth such Bob & Tom Show offering produced for the troops via the Operation USO Care Package project. This White House and Department of Defense recognized program provides the comforts of home to deployed troops around the world.
Tom Griswold stated, “This CD is dedicated to the extraordinary men and women serving in the United States Military. We thank them for all that they do.”
Bob & Tom are also encouraging listeners to visit and make a donation to help raise funds to send the packages to the troops. To date, The Bob & Tom Show has raised more than $650,000 for this worthy cause.
In addition, The Bob & Tom Show’s 54th album entitled “Dead Air” has been released. The two-CD project is a collection of original comedy and music from The Bob & Tom Show. The CD cover was drawn by Dave Coverly who pens the syndicated comic strip “Speed Bump.” “Dead Air” is available at
About Bob & Tom
The Bob & Tom Show is one of the longest-running and highest-rated radio programs in American radio. The lively, humorous show is inspired by the day’s news, sports and topical lifestyle occurrences. Thousands of guests appear on the show from the worlds of music, movies, TV, books, sports, and comedy. In addition, The Bob & Tom Show is the premiere radio showcase for America’s best comedians. As one of the most award-winning morning radio shows, The Bob & Tom Show has been honored with seven Billboard Magazine "Personality of the Year" Awards, 10 awards from Radio & Records, and five Marconi Awards from the National Association of Broadcasters. They have released more than 50 comedy albums, CDs and DVDs. Bob & Tom have also expanded their brand with Comedy Central specials as well as popular comedy tours and a weeknight television program on WGN America. Program schedules and additional information is available at
About the USO
The USO (United Service Organizations) lifts the spirits of America’s service members and military families. It provides a touch of home to troops wherever they serve through centers at airports and military bases around the world, top quality entertainment and innovative programs and services tailored to meet troop needs. The USO also provides critical support to those who need it most, including forward-deployed troops and their families, wounded warriors and their families, and the families of the fallen. The USO is a private, non-profit organization, not a government agency; it relies on the generosity of donors. In addition to individual donors, the USO is supported by Worldwide Strategic Partners AT&T Inc., BAE Systems, The Boeing Company, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, Gallery Furniture, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, S & K Sales Co. and TriWest Healthcare Alliance, as well as other corporate donors, including the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-11381). It strives to deliver maximum benefit for troops and their families from every donor dollar. For more information, please visit
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