“She is one of the best artists I have ever seen live and in person, and probably more importantly, she has such a beautiful heart. And I think this Thanksgiving performance is about both. It’s about great entertainment. That’s it.” It’s about excitement, but it’s about captivating that audience and giving them heart so that they feel the passion, the reason and the purpose of why we do this and that’s the job of the Salvation Army and inspires people to give,” Jones said.

“The opportunity to work with these guys this year is truly like the icing on the cake for an incredible year, and being able to share my gift with the world on a massive platform is a true blessing,” said Wilson, who reflects on it being one of the greatest songwriters of their generation. “My dreams are coming true and they continue to come true and you just never know what’s right around the corner.”

The money raised through the Red Kettle campaign stays in the communities where donors live. With five fewer fundraising days this season, the nonprofit needs volunteers as bell ringers and shoppers willing to adopt an angel from The Salvation Army Angel Trees throughout North Texas.

This year, a record number of more than 41,000 Angels are available for adoption, including children, seniors and adults with special needs. You can adopt an angel here.