Carey, NC–(business wire) — Cornerstone Building Brands, the largest manufacturer of exterior construction products in North America, today announced that country music star Tyler Hubbard has been named their Home for Good project ambassador, in line with the company’s growing need for safe, affordable involved in raising awareness about Accommodation.
Since it began in 2016, the Home for Good project has invested $2.8 in exterior construction products, such as windows, siding and accessories, to build or remodel more than 600 Habitats for Humanity homes in more than 90 communities. More than a million have been provided. Universal Music Group has been a partner in this important work since the launch of the Nashville event, with Hubbard taking over as ambassador from five-time entertainer of the year, Luke Bryan.
“I am grateful to be part of the Cornerstone Building Brands Home for Good project and to help bring awareness to the lack of affordable housing in our communities,” Hubbard said. “Being a homeowner improves the quality of life for many families and children, so I’m happy to help in any way I can to make sure more families have a place to call home.”
Research shows that home ownership leads to higher graduation rates, better health, and an increase in net family wealth that paves a way out of poverty.1 Rising housing costs and record housing shortages have worsened the affordable housing crisis over the past two years. Rising housing costs have substantially increased the housing cost burden for the first time in 10 years. In 2020, 30% of all households had “unbearable” rent or mortgage payments, defined as more than 30% of monthly household income, up 1.5 percent from 2019. In addition, the US now lacks 3.8 million homes, which has the most. Lack of supply at low income price points.2
“The Cornerstone Construction brand is committed to improving the communities where we live, work and play. Access to affordable housing is a vital component of a strong community. Rose Lee, President and CEO of Cornerstone Building Brands “We are proud to donate exterior products that help make Habitat for Humanity both beautiful and resilient,” said Habitat for Humanity, mastic siding and accessories and American Building Components Metal Roofing. “We are an incredible and growing market for affordable housing. Excited to partner with Tyler Hubbard to spread the word about the need.”
This year, Cornerstone Building Brands continues its support of Habitat Strong, helping local habitat organizations in disaster-prone areas to build homes with extreme weather products that are more resistant to natural disasters. Cornerstone Building Brands manufactures a wide range of exterior fortified products, including impact windows, metal roofing and siding.
About cornerstone building brands
Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America by sales of residential and low-rise non-residential buildings. Headquartered in Cary, NC, we serve residential and commercial customers in the new construction and repair and remodel markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products includes vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ extensive, multichannel distribution platform and expansive national footprint include more than 20,000 employees in manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate management and environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to making a positive contribution to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information visit www.cornerstonebuildbrands.com.
About Tyler Hubbard
Tyler Hubbard’s face and name are familiar—and his voice is a staple on country music radio. 1 singles, countless awards and sold-out tours, Tyler Hubbard has already had a remarkable career as a performer and songwriter as half of the multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line, and now Hubbard is next. ready to deal with. The first stage of his career, releasing his first solo album.
The Georgia native and prolific songwriter, who has over 60 cuts from a diverse set of stars like Jason Aldean and Kane Brown, has penned an extensive list of songs as he works towards releasing his first single on EMI Nashville. Huh. For the new album, Hubbard wrote on every song and collaborated with some of Nashville’s most prominent hitmakers. The project, which Hubbard co-produced with Jordan Schmidt, will showcase Hubbard’s unique talents as well as continue to establish him as a powerhouse in country music. Hubbard’s debut solo single, “5 Foot 9”, which Board says “a promising introduction to Hubbard’s solo music”, and music line “Soundtrack Song for Summer”, with over 63M global streams. The song quickly went inside the top 50 on the streaming charts in the first four weeks of its release and firmly entered the top 20 on radio.
Based in Nashville, TN, Hubbard is dedicated to healthy living and is passionate about travel and charity, supporting various Nashville charities as well as global conservation organizations.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is a global non-profit housing organization that works to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. Since 1976, Habitat has served more than 500,000 families, welcoming people of all races, religions and nationalities to build, rehabilitate or preserve homes; by advocating for fair and equitable housing policies; and by providing access to training and resources to help families improve shelter conditions. For more information visit www.habitat.org.
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