Great Green Idea: Green Celebrities: Lane Brody Rocks her New Song "Flames Turned Blue"

Lane Brody Rocks her New Song "Flames Turned Blue"

By Jackie Woods

I was recently sent a press release of the song "Flames Turned Blue" by Lane Brody. Now, I must admit I am not the biggest country fan in the world but the song was great. It was a gripping song about how climate change affects local farmers. The video is equally as compelling and was quite riveting. Brody wrote the song as "a humanitarian response to the environmental issues developing around the globe."

While the song and video are great, it is Ms. Brody that makes the song come to life because of her own actions. Lane is Chairman of the Board for Middle Tennessee wildlife care organization Walden's Puddle, which cares and treats sick, injured and legitimately orphaned Native Tennessee Wildlife. "It is the only professionally-staffed wildlife rehabilitation and education facility in Middle Tennessee and does not charge for services, or receive federal or state funding at this time."

If you are not super impressed by this country star then all of her achievements will. "Lane Brody is a multiple Grammy nominee in the Best Artist, Best Album and Best Jazz Vocal Performance categories and the first female artist in Country music to have a song from a soundtrack ("Over You," from the film Tender Mercies) nominated for an Oscar award. A model and actress, she appeared on the television sitcom, Taxi, and films including Heart of the City. She landed a No. 1 hit with her duet with Johnny Lee, "The Yellow Rose." Her current album is On the Wings of Songs.

Using your star power for good is something that we love, and Brody takes this to heart. Most of us have never dreamed of being nominated for a Grammy or being the head of a wildlife rehabilitation reserve, but we can certainly emulate Lane by volunteering. Every animal shelter around the world needs an extra pair of hands. Take one Saturday or Sunday a month and help out at you local shelter.