THE CW TO AIR "THE GULF IS BACK," AN INSPIRING TRIBUTE CONCERT HONORING THE COURAGE OF GULF COAST RESIDENTS, ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 8:00-9:00 PM ET

David Hasselhoff Hosts the One-Hour Special Filled with Musical Performances and Real-Life Stories of Resiliency In the Face of an Environmental Disaster

Dean Cain, Shannon Elizabeth and B.B. King will appear, along with musical acts including Lonestar, Ricky Skaggs, Taylor Hicks, Bo Bice and Brian McKnight

August 17, 2010 (Burbank, CA) - The CW Network will air THE GULF IS BACK, an emotionally charged one-hour special paying tribute to the people of Mississippi and the entire Gulf region, on Friday, August 27 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET).

Actor and singer David Hasselhoff will host the special, which focuses on the resiliency of the residents of the Gulf Coast region and how they are bouncing back from the worst oil spill in the nation's history while working tirelessly to restore their communities and lives.

Musical performances filmed during two days of free concerts at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi will include such artists as Lonestar, Ricky Skaggs, Bo Bice, Taylor Hicks, Ace Young, Kyle and Chris Massey, Terri Clark, Drake Bell and Brian McKnight. The show will also feature special appearances by stars including Dean Cain, Shannon Elizabeth and BB King, along with moving real-life stories of the heroic actions taken by everyday people to overcome problems caused by the devastating oil spill. Additional stars will be joining the show and filming segments during the next week.

The special is produced by Associated Television International and will air in HD.