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CBS SPORTS' JIM NANTZ JOINS FORMER UNITED STATES PRESIDENTS GEORGE W. BUSH, BILL CLINTON AND JIMMY CARTER IN SALUTING GEORGE H. W. BUSH'S LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE ON MARCH 21

Fresh from calling 11 college basketball games in the past eight days, including the Big Ten tournament, the FIRST FOUR and the second and third rounds of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball championship in Charlotte, N.C., CBS Sports' Jim Nantz joins former United States Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush as part of a star-studded ceremony celebrating former President George H. W. Bush's leadership in promoting the value of service and volunteerism in American life on March 21 at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C..

 

Nantz, who is one of four presenters along with Presidents Carter, Clinton and George W. Bush, will introduce inspiring stories during the "All Together Now - A Celebration of Service" ceremony that highlights individuals who are creating change in their communities.  The individual Points of Light showcased communicate the power of voluntary service to address our shared challenges.

 

"All Together Now - A Celebration of Service" also will feature some of the biggest acts in country music, soul and rock including performances by Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Cee Lo Green, Reba McEntire, Sam Moore, Brad Paisley, Kid Rock, Darius Rucker and Carrie Underwood.

 

The event brings together all four former U.S. Presidents for the first time since the inauguration of President Barack Obama.

 

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CBS Sports Contact:    Jerry Caraccioli            212/975-7466              gwcaraccioli@cbs.com

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