Multi-platinum R&B superstar Jaheim has teamed up with The Steve Harvey Morning Show, The Jamaica Tourist Board, American Airlines, and Atlantic Records to make one lucky couple’s dream of a destination wedding come true. The winning couple, and 20 guests, will be whisked away to the Grand Lido Braco Resort & Spa in Jamaica for the “Ultimate Jamaica Destination Wedding,” complete with a special performance by Jaheim during the couple’s first dance at the wedding reception. The contest will kick off Monday, March 17 with an announcement on The Steve Harvey Morning Show. Contest entries will be accepted until April 4, and the winning couple will be announced on-air and online on April 18, with the wedding trip to take place July 10 - 16, 2008.

To enter the contest, engaged couples will mail a letter and photo to The Steve Harvey Morning Show’s Hollywood office (see address below) answering 4 questions: 1.) How the engaged couple met, 2.) How the couple got engaged, 3.) Why the engaged couple wants to win this contest, and 4.) Why the engaged couple wants Jaheim to sing at their wedding reception.  The letters will be judged on 3 criteria: Originality (50%), Creativity (40%), and Meets Entry Criteria (10%).  The top 3 entries will be posted on the Steve Harvey website (www.SteveHarvey.com) beginning April 14 where listeners will then go to vote online until April 17 for their favorite entry to determine the winner. The winning entry will be announced on-air on The Steve Harvey Morning Show and posted online at www.SteveHarvey.com on April 18.

Couples are competing for the “Ultimate Jamaica Destination Wedding” which includes:

The Grand Prize:

Jaheim will perform 1 song live at the reception for the winning couple’s first dance;
A 7-day/ 6-night Super-Inclusive Jamaica destination wedding and honeymoon for the winning couple including air travel on American Airlines, accommodations at the Grand Lido Braco Resort & Spa in Jamaica, and a wedding package including wedding planner, cake, flowers, champagne toast, reception and breakfast in bed the next morning.
The Grand Prize also includes air travel on American Airlines and 3-day/2-night Super-Inclusive trips for 20 guests of the winning couple. 
 

90 runner-up couples will each receive an autographed copy of Jaheim’s latest CD, “The Makings of a Man,” which has sold over 500,000 units since its release December 18, 2007.

Contest timeline:

March 17 –  April 4: Entries accepted via mail to:
        Steve Harvey Morning Show Contest
        1438 N. Gower St., Box 35
        Hollywood, CA 90028

April 14: 3 Finalist couples will be posted at www.SteveHarvey.com
April 14 – April 17: Listeners vote online for favorite entry
April 18: Grand Prize couple will be announced on Steve Harvey Morning Show and www.SteveHarvey.com
July 10 – July 16:  Wedding trip to take place for winning couple 
 

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About Jaheim:

Jaheim combines old-school soul with new-school swagger. Like so many great R&B superstars before him, Jaheim has turned the trials and tribulations of inner city life into sweet, soul music.  He has 2 platinum-plus and one gold album under his belt, along with numerous award nominations and key wins, including a BET Award for “Best Male R&B Artist.”  Along the way, Jaheim has made countless TV appearances, including performances on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien; BET’s 106 & Park; It’s Showtime At The Apollo; and Soul Train. When he’s not making music, Jaheim gives back to his native Northern New Jersey community with affordable housing initiatives and youth mentoring via The Urban Dreams Foundation which he started in 2005.

Jaheim’s current album, “The Makings of a Man,” has sold over 500,000 units since its release December 18, 2007. First single “Never” has amassed almost 30 million in radio audience, has sold close to 70K ringtones, and looks to go #1 in a few short weeks. For more information, please visit www.jaheimmusic.com and www.myspace.com/jaheim.

About The Steve Harvey Morning Show:

Based in New York City at WBLS, The Steve Harvey Morning Show is nationally syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks on nearly 60 stations in markets such as New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. The show combines heart, humor, music and celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment. Harvey is joined on the show by Shirley Strawberry, Carla Ferrell and his “Nephew Tommy.” 

About the Jamaica Tourist Board
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JT, founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. The JTB was declared the Caribbean’s Leading Tourist and Convention Bureau by the World Travel Awards (WTA) for 2006 and 2007, while Jamaica earned the WTA’s vote as the World’s Leading Cruise Destination, the Caribbean’s Leading Destination and the Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination.

JTB offices are located in Kingston, Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are located in Düsseldorf, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam and Tokyo. 

For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the Jamaica Tourist Board’s Web site at www.visitjamaica.com, or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422).

About American Airlines:

American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection® airlines serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700 destinations in over 140 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR).

About the Grand Lido Braco Resort & Spa:

Located on 2,000 feet of white sand beach on the north coast of Trelawny, Grand Lido Braco is a Super-Inclusive retreat designed in the style of a Jamaican seaside village.  The AAA Four Diamond resort combines luxury with the gentle charm of old Jamaica and features traditional Caribbean architecture, cobblestone streets; award-winning cuisine; a full-service spa; complimentary golf at three courses and a host of cultural activities.  Guests at Grand Lido Braco enjoy all the benefits of a Super-Inclusive vacation including: luxury accommodations; fine dining; 24-hour room service; unlimited premium cocktails; land and water sports, including equipment and instruction; complimentary manicures and pedicures at the resort’s spa; entertainment; airport transfers, dry cleaning; even tips.  For more information, contact 1-800-467-8737 or visit www.grandlidobraco.com