As the holiday season approaches, American Idol Season 5 finalist Chris Daughtry and his band, Daughtry, are using their popularity for good. On November 26, Daughtry will perform live at the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day game against the Oakland Raiders. This performance will officially kick off The Salvation Army’s 2009 Red Kettle Christmas campaign, which is the oldest annual charitable fundraiser of its kind in the United States. Through December 24, the campaign will raise money for people all over in need, providing toys, coats, food, and countless social service programs throughout the year. Daughtry will perform a medley of hits from their chart-topping sophomore album, Leave This Town. They will also perform songs off their multi-platinum debut album, Daughtry.

"Thanksgiving is a time for great traditions, like watching the Cowboys' game, giving thanks for the blessings in your life and remembering those less fortunate," says Chris. "This year, the band will perform at the game during halftime and encourage people to generously support The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign, a fantastic charity that has a real impact on peoples' lives." Previous halftime performers include Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and many more popular recording artists. To learn more about The Salvation Army, click here.

In other Daughtry news, the 3rd Annual Daughtry ONE-For-30 Project is in full swing. Just three years ago, several conscientious and enterprising Daughtry Official fans banded together to launch the 'ONE-For-30' Project, marshalling their fellow Daughtry Official users to make contributions to the ONE Campaign in the name of the band Daughtry, using Chris Daughtry's birthday on December 26 as the targeted end-date. Daughtry are sincerely committed to ONE, which is a grassroots campaign and advocacy organization committed to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa. To learn more on how to donate to the ONE-For-30 project, read the full story on Daughtry’s website.

Since forming in 2006, Daughtry has sold nearly seven million albums worldwide and is currently headlining their first arena tour promoting Leave This Town. Get the concert schedule.