INSPIRATIONAL ANTHEM “TOO SOON” RELEASES TO COUNTRY RADIO AND ITUNES MONDAY
Nashville, TN (March 30, 2012) – Multi-faceted entertainer, singer and Autism mom Dee Hilligoss is releasing her debut single, “Too Soon,” to country radio and iTunes on Monday April 2. After fully dedicating the last 10 years to being a full time stay at home mom, as well as advocate for her 12 year old son, who has autism, Hilligoss is releasing her debut country single, an energetic anthem for anybody facing difficult times. Hilligoss will accompany the single release with a nationwide country radio tour beginning in late April.
Listen to the single HERE.
“Being able to complete my debut single has been a fabulous opportunity for me," exclaims Hilligoss. "I hope it can bring as much hope and inspiration to others as it has brought to me. Everyone goes through tough times, and I hope this song gives my fans the motivation to face their challenges."
Rewind to September 11, 2001, Hilligoss, a Brownburg, IN native, was in New York City planning to delve back into a full time entertainment career when the 9/11 tragedy struck. Hilligoss packed her bags and headed back to her home base of Indiana. Three months later a personal tragedy struck when her son was diagnosed with autism.
“When my son was diagnosed it felt like life had ended … it was a vulnerable, helpless, and hopeless time. I had to quickly make the decision to lie down or stand up and fight," notes an emotional Hilligoss. "Not only did I choose to stand up and fight, I decided to face Autism head on. Every minute of every hour of every day I spent researching about Autism and anything I could do to help my son. I knew it wouldn’t be easy but I would never give up. I would do anything for him.”
When her nearly 10 year marriage ended, Hilligoss had her personal strength once again challenged. Infidelity forced her into becoming a single mom. "We can never fault ourselves for someone else's weaknesses," says Hilligoss. "I have always believed that everything happens for a reason. God really does open a window when a door in our lives is closed ... for me, I was led back to music."
Even though Hilligoss faced trying seasons in her life, there is an overabundance of inspiring and spectacular moments in her personal life, as well as in her career. Musical competence and entertaining come natural to Hilligoss and she polished her talents from a very young age. She enrolled in dance class at 18 months and appeared in dozens of television commercials and print ads as a child. At age 8, Hilligoss scored the role of the orphan “Molly” in the hit National Broadway Touring production of the musical “Annie.” Hilligoss visited 70 cities and performed in over 400 shows on the tour.
Hilligoss continued entertaining throughout her adult years and performed the national anthem for the Indianapolis Colts and the Indiana Pacers. She later became an NFL professional cheerleader and continued singing and acting.
Autism Facts
More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined
1 in 88 children are diagnosed on the autism spectrum
There is a 600 percent increase in prevalence over the past two decades
An estimated 1 out of 54 boys is diagnosed with autism
1 in 88 active duty military dependents has autism
Prevalence vs. Private Funding
Autism: Affects 1 in 110 / Funding: $79 million
Leukemia: Affects 1 in 1,200 / Funding: $277 million
Muscular Dystrophy: Affects 1 in 100,000 / Funding: $162 million
Pediatric AIDS: Affects 1 in 300 / Funding: $394 million
Juvenile Diabetes: Affects 1 in 500 / Funding: $156 million
For more information on Hilligoss, visit www.DeeHilligoss.com or @deehilligoss on Twitter. To learn more about autism or to donate to the cause, visit www.4AHealingFoundation.org.
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