BALTIMORE, MD. – OCT. 30, 2009 – International recording artist Laura Bryna (www.laurabryna.com) will lend her talent to the United Service Organizations’ (USO) Salute to Our Troops dinner in Baltimore, Md., on Thursday, November 12th. The event will honor patients from local military hospitals, and attendees will include military officials, Maryland dignitaries and the families of troops.

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A big talent with an equally huge heart, Bryna has long prided herself on patriotism. Her love for her country and passion for giving back are recurring themes in both her music and in her philanthropic work. Bryna’s Los Angeles debut concert, which was held at the famous House of Blues in Hollywood earlier this summer, was a packed performance that served as a tribute to America’s Hometown Heroes and to the women of the Air National Guard. The organization selected Bryna to serve as the official spokesperson and also chose her song, “Hometown Heroes” (which she also co-wrote), for the United States Air National Guard ad campaign. Bryna’s success has afforded her the opportunities to give back big time. She is currently a celebrity spokesperson for the National Guard Youth Foundation and also sits on the board of directors of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Mid Atlantic Chapter. Considered a crossover artist, Bryna’s music is widely accepted by both mainstream and niche audiences. Her soulful and heartfelt lyrics, combined with her powerful stage presence and signature eclectic fashion sense, have helped propel her to star status nearly over night. Earlier this month, Bryna signed an international record and licensing agreement with AGR Television Records (an international distribution division of Universal Music Group). The multi-album deal will commence early next year with the release of Bryna’s debut album, “Trying to Be Me,” a combination of new and previously released material. Bryna is currently working on her sophomore album, set for release in 2010. The Salute to Our Troops dinner event, hosted by The USO and Michael Tabrizi, will be held at 6:00 p.m. ET at Tabrizi’s Restaurant, located at the Baltimore Maryland’s Inner Harbor. To attend Laura Bryna’s live performance, RSVP to Meghan Hardgrove at Meghan@usometro.org or 703-696-0717 by November 5th.