Grammy winner Melissa Etheridge this week released her new song “Uprising Of Love” on iTunes.

100% of the proceeds will benefit the Russia Freedom Fund, which makes direct financial contributions to LGBT Russian activists. The singer/songwriter wrote this new anthem to spread the message of love through lyrics and respond to the unjust treatment of the LGBT community in Russia.

Last month Etheridge co-founded a coalition of celebrities and entertainment executives by the same name, Uprising of Love, which raises money for Russian organizations engaged in creating a safe, respectful and inclusive society for LGBT Russians.

"The lyrics of 'Uprising Of Love' came from such a personal and passionate spot in my soul and I'm more than excited to share this anthem with the world,” Etheridge said. “Love is intangible and unpredictable, but it's the one feeling that is universally experienced and desired by all."

By purchasing the single, fans are making an immediate and direct financial contribution to LGBT activists in Russia. Uprising of Love was founded by Melissa Etheridge and her partner Linda Wallem, along with Dustin Lance Black, Bruce Cohen and Greg Propper. More than 50 celebrities have already aligned themselves with the cause such as Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, James Franco, Edward Norton, Jim Parsons, Julianne Moore, Chris Colfer, Sean Hayes and many more.

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DOWNLOAD & LISTEN to “Uprising Of Love” on iTunes:

LISTEN to the REMIX: Bent Collective Radio Edit of "Uprising Of Love"

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About Uprising of Love

Uprising of Love is a global movement in support of the safety and dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) Russians. Inspired by the original song by Melissa Etheridge, Uprising of Love, this movement is supported by prominent individuals in entertainment, sports, business, and politics and a number of LGBTI and human rights organizations. Launched in December 2013, Uprising of Love strives to support the LGBTI community in Russia and raise awareness of this cause internationally.

About the Russia Freedom Fund

The Russia Freedom Fund is a U.S. tax-deductible vehicle for making financial contributions in support of the LGBT movement in Russia and efforts to combat discrimination and violence there based on sexual orientation and gender identity. 100% of all donations will be paid out as grants. This initiative responds to growing concerns about recent state-sponsored discrimination in Russia and expresses solidarity between the international LGBT community and allies, and the Russian LGBT movement.







