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New 'Stand Up and Sing' Competition Showcases Singing Talents of Baby Boomers

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2007-08-25 13:36:16     
Pulte Homes

"American Idol" celebrities Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul would be the ones sent packing in a new national vocal competition, Stand Up & Sing by Del Webb. The reason - they just aren't "old" enough to participate.

The new Del Webb national vocal competition, Stand Up & Sing, presented by ATA Airlines, is open to residents age 55 and older of Del Webb communities across the country. A solo vocal competition, each participant is given approximately three minutes to sing their favorite song with background music provided by a CD or live accompanist. Style of music is the soloist's choice. Del Webb, a brand of Pulte Homes, is the nation's largest developer of active adult communities that cater to America's 55 and older population.

"It's all about initiating creative lifestyle programs at our Del Webb communities," said Judy Julison, National Director of Lifestyle Operations for Pulte Homes. "Our residents love the opportunity to showcase their personal talents in a supportive environment. Stand Up & Sing lets their natural singing talents shine in a competitive, yet fun, venue."

With more than 50 Del Webb communities in 20 states, it is expected that hundreds of Del Webb residents representing the states of California, Nevada, Colorado, Texas, Illinois, South Carolina, New Jersey, Virginia and Florida, will participate in the competition. More than 58,000 Del Webb residents have the opportunity to watch the performances or compete at the various venues.

Local competitions will determine which performers are sent to compete for the inaugural Stand Up & Sing national crown in suburban Chicago at the end of October. Sun City Huntley, the first Del Webb community built outside America's Sunbelt, will host the finals on Oct. 18-20.

Winners have already been announced at Sun City Carolina Lakes (South Carolina), Sierra Canyon (Nevada), Glenbrooke by Del Webb (California), Potomac Green (Virginia) and Sun City Aliante (Nevada).

The national winner of the Stand Up & Sing competition will receive a $1,000 cash prize. ATA Airlines is the official airline of the competition.

Local Stand Up & Sing Event Details

Potomac Green by Del Webb, Ashburn, Va. - Winner announced

Sierra Canyon, Reno, Nev. - Winner announced

Sun City Aliante, Las Vegas, Nev. - Winner announced

Sun City Carolina Lakes, Lancaster, SC - Winner announced

Glenbrooke by Del Webb, Elk Grove, Calif. - Friday, August 24

Anthem Colorado, Broomfield, Colo. - Friday, August 24

Sun City Huntley, Huntley, Ill. - Thursday, August 30

Wanaque Reserve, Wanaque, NJ - Wednesday, September 5

Solera at Apple Valley, Apple Valley, Calif. - Thursday, September 6

Sun City Shadow Hills, Indio, Calif. - Friday, September 7

Hill Country Retreat, San Antonio, Texas - Saturday, September 8

Sweetwater by Del Webb, Jacksonville, Fla. - Saturday, September 8

Ends August 31, 2007. Contest open to "amateur" singers who are legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are at least 55 years of age as of July 1, 2007 and are a current resident of a participating Del Webb community. To obtain a copy of the rules, see a Lifestyle Director at a participating Del Webb community.

About Pulte Homes

Pulte Homes, Inc., (NYSE: PHM), based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is a FORTUNE 200 company with operations in 51 markets and 26 states. In 2006, it delivered 41,487 homes and generated consolidated revenues of $14.3 billion. During its 57-year history, the company has constructed nearly 500,000 homes. In 2006, Pulte Homes received the most awards in the J.D. Power and Associates(R) New Home-Builder Customer Satisfaction Study(SM), marking the seventh-straight year Pulte achieved this distinction. Under its Del Webb brand, Pulte is the nation's largest builder of active adult communities for people age 55 and better. Its DiVosta brand is renowned in Florida for its Built Solid(TM) building system and distinctive master-planned communities. Pulte Mortgage LLC is a nationwide lender offering Pulte customers a wide variety of loan products and superior service.

Websites: http://www.pulte.com; http://www.delwebb.com; http://www.divosta.com

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