Mountain America Credit Union Brings Back Grammy-Nominated Musician LT Smooth to Idaho International Summerfest

REXBURG, ID --(Marketwired - Jul 2, 2015) -  Mountain America Credit Union is proud to bring back Grammy-nominated musician LT Smooth to the Idaho Summerfest again this year for a series of special performances, including a special "Dancing Under the Stars" event on July 17 at Hemming Village in Rexburg, Idaho. LT Smooth is also the main performer at Matinee and Gala Performances at Madison High School Performing Arts Center on July 17 and 18. 

Smooth is a motivational speaker in addition to being an award-winning artist, having overcome great personal challenges before achieving success. He will bring his music and his message to troubled youth while he is in town for several special appearances. 

"LT Smooth puts on a moving performance. Not only is he a talented musician, his story of redemption is an inspiration to us all," says Tim Toy, vice president of branches in the Idaho Region. "It is our honor to bring him back to share his gift and his motivational message to the youth of Idaho and everyone who comes out to enjoy Summerfest." 

"The Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce is honored to be working with Mountain America Credit Union and grateful for their interest in and support of LT Smooth and the Idaho International Summerfest," says Donna Benfield, Rexburg Chamber of Commerce CEO. "LT has not only touched our community with his music but his sincere interest in the youth has touched the heart of our community."

The Summerfest Official Opening Ceremony is July 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Porter Park. A full schedule of International Summerfest events can be found online at www.idahosummerfest.com. 

Mountain America Credit Union has more than $4.7 billion in assets and serves more than 530,000 members, wherever they are, through online and mobile banking, 84 branches in five states and access to more than 30,000 ATMs and 5,000 shared-branching locations nationwide. With roots dating back to the 1930s, Mountain America offers a variety of financial products and services for consumers and businesses, including savings accounts, auto loans, checking accounts, mortgage loans, business checking, student loans, SBA loans and retirement options. Visit www.macu.com for more information.