The Band Perry Wants Teens to Drive Safely

Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry have all been driving for a while, but they all remember what it was like back when they were in high school, learning the ropes of their new-found mobile freedom. They also know that a lot of their fans are still new to the open road and they want to help keep them safe. So last year, when Kelly Clarkson wasn't able to perform at the Celebrate My Drive winners high school due to her pregnancy, they gladly stepped in. This year, they're going even farther with the State Farm initiative, playing shows at the two winning schools and encouraging all young drivers to take the safe driving pledge.

In an interview with Billboard, Kimberly said, "My brothers and I just fell in love with the interaction with the students and teaching them about the freedom of driving experiences for the first time. But also putting a light on the responsibility that goes along with that. With The Band Perry, everything begins and ends with our fans. So whether we're in Medina, Ohio, or at Madison Square Garden, we know there are teenagers in the audience who are going to leave the show and get in their car to go home -- we just ask they do that safely."

High schools in the U.S. and Canada can win big while being safe. Between October 15 and October 24, 2014, students at registered schools will be able to make safe driving commitments (one per day, per email address) at www.celebratemydrive.com. The 100 high schools with the most commitments made can win some pretty amazing prizes:

• 90 schools will receive $25,000 grants
• 10 schools will receive $100,000 grants
• 2 schools will win a concert (each) by The Band Perry

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