Singer Sets Record, Raises Money for Charity

StrangeSinger Sets Record, Raises Money for CharitySinger Sets Record, Raises Money for CharityThe Associated PressA Wilmington, North Carolina man set a new world record for singing the most continuous hours of karaoke. He also raise $650 for charity in the process. (June 4)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:OPEN WITH WE AR THE CHAMPIONS]ANTHONY LAWSON MAY NOT BE A CHAMPION. BUT HE IS A WORLD RECORD HOLDER.THE WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA RESIDENT RECENTLY BROKE THE WORLD RECORD FOR THE MOST CONTINUOUS HOURS OF KARAOKE SINGING. [Notes:Anthony lawson] "basically what we're trying to do is raise money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. So, I didn't care if I broke it or not I just wanted to help raise money so it's a win win situation."THE PREVIOUS RECORD WAS 38 HOURS. LAWSON HAS BEEN A KAROKE MASTER FOR 12 YEARS. FRIENDS SAY THAT IF ANYONE CAN BREAK THE RECORD HE CAN.WITH THE HELP OF A FRIEND TO D-J FOR HIM LAWSON INTENDED TO SING FOR MORE THAN 40 HOURS. BUT HE WASN'T DISAPPOINED WHEN HE STOPPED AFTER SINGING 39 HOURS AND TWO MINUTES.WITH SOME WATER AND REGULAR BATHROOM BREAKS LAWSON RAISED $650 FOR CHARITY. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) (ANCHOR VOICE: DKepley-------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER: NHawkins------------------------------VI DEO SOURCE: WWAY--------------------------VIDEO APPROVAL: PVanFleet------------------------------V IDEO RESTRICTIONS: N/A----------------------------------SCR IPT/WIRE SOURCE: WWAY------------------------------------ )