Charity News: Tracy Lawrence, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt, Vince Gill, Jim Lauderdale
Tracy Lawrence Celebrates 11th Annual Mission: Possible Turkey Fry
Tracy Lawrence held his 11th annual Mission: Possible Turkey Fry Tuesday, Nov. 22 to benefit Nashville Rescue Mission.
Later that evening, Lawrence was joined by Big & Rich, Ben Rue, Jerrod Niemann and Halfway to Hazard for the second annual Tracy Lawrence Mission: Possible Charity Concert at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. During the concert, Lawrence revealed a new homeless fundraising initiative he will be launching in May 2017, the Mission: Possible Golf Tournament and Charity Concert, a partnership with WSM that will benefit Lebanon, Tennessee’s Brooks House and the Nashville Rescue Mission. The Brooks House is a non-denominational, faith-based transitional, non-emergency shelter where women and children receive temporary shelter.
Funds raised by the singer at his annual event have helped provide more than 75,000 meals to those in need, and more than 5,000 turkeys have been fried and donated to the Mission.
Sam Hunt, Florida Georgia Line Team With Musicians On Call
Musicians On Call is set to launch its first Deck The Halls Campaign, with some help from Florida Georgia Line, DNCE, Sara Evans, Sam Hunt, Trey Songz, Band of Merrymakers and more.
These artists personally designed limited-edition holiday sweaters that are for sale at musiciansoncall.org. Proceeds from the sale of the sweaters will help MOC to continue to deliver the healing power of music to patients across the country. The campaign also feature a holiday gift auction, including signed guitars and memorabilia and VIP experiences from more than 25 artists including Ed Sheeran, Kelly Clarkson, Reba, and more. The auction runs through Dec. 8 at ebay.com.
Vince Gill And More Team For Homeless Charity Benefit Concert
Vince Gill, Jim Lauderdale, Alan O’Bryant, Tim O’Brien, Valerie Smith and more will gather to help charity Room in The Inn. Sam Jackson will emcee.
The 17th annual Christmas Bluegrass Benefit Concert For The Homeless will take place Sunday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at The Station Inn. A $15 minimum donation at the door is welcome. Attendees are also encouraged to bring items to donate, such as soap, shampoo, new socks, combs, toothbrushes and toothpaste.
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