MDA SHOW of STRENGTH continued MDA’s Labor Day weekend tradition in a three-hour prime-time broadcast special which aired on Sunday, Sept. 2,  8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT.

The show included entertaining performances, celebrity appearances and inspirational “stories of strength” about families affected by muscular dystrophy and related diseases.

Carole King performed along with Carrie Underwood, will.i.am featuring Eva Simons, Paula Abdul, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, B.o.B, Brandy, Luke Bryan, Gavin DeGraw, Tim McGraw, Alanis Morissette and many more.

MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.

In addition to funding some 300 research teams worldwide, MDA maintains a national network of 200 medical clinics; facilitates support groups for families affected by neuromuscular diseases; and provides local summer camp opportunities for thousands of youngsters fighting progressive muscle diseases.

For the latest research news and information about diseases in MDA’s programs, visit mda.org.

To watch Carole's performance of "You've Got A Friend", click here.

To watch Carole's performance of "Beautiful", click here.