2006 Thanksgiving invitation holiday cards from Usher and mom Jonnetta Patton

Let’s face it, you have a lot to be thankful for when you’re blessed with selling 35 million records; winning 5 Grammy Awards; making eight number-one selling singles; launching a fragrance line; owning your own record label; and having a family that supports your career. When Thanksgiving rolls around and Usher is deciding where to spend the day, his mom, Jonnetta Patton, knows best. And she should since she moved to Atlanta for the greater opportunities that the city could provide for the young Usher and managing his career. At age 13, Usher’s mom entered him on Star Search, where he was spotted by an A&R representative from LaFace Records, and the rest is history.

For the 2006 Turkey Day celebration, Jonnetta Patton ordered personalized thanksgiving holiday cards inviting her entire family to her home in Alpharetta, Georgia. The third name on the imprint is James, Usher’s half brother. The holiday cards design she chose is classic and graceful. It features beautiful script writing stamped in gold foil that says “Happy Thanksgiving.” The color scheme is soft and elegant with just the right amount of embossed detail. Ms. Patton also showed her eco-friendly side by choosing a card that is certified environmentally-friendly and was made using wind power.

In response to his fame and fortune, Usher gives back with his charity organization called New Look, whose mission is to provide young people with a new look on life through education and real world experiences. He also continually calls young people to serve, which began with Project Restart after Hurricane Katrina and has continued over the years with New Look and most recently with his appointment as Youth-Chair of the Service Nation Summit. Usher is also one of the most active celebrities in the 2008 Presidential elections, leading youth rallies and organizing voter registration. In January 2008 Barack Obama asked Usher to serve as National Co-Chair for his voter registration campaign and to perform at the opening inaugural celebration. Usher is a busy boy!