Save The Music’s ‘Hometown To Hometown’ Event Honors Old Dominion, Lee Ann Womack & Cameo Carlson

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Pictured (L-R): Leslie Fram; Cameo Carlson; Lee Ann Womack; Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Brad Tursi and Geoff Sprung of Old Dominion; and Dasha attend Save The Music’s 6th Annual “Hometown to Hometown” event at City Winery Nashville. Photo: Catherine Powell/Getty Images for Save The Music

Save The Music held its sixth annual Nashville “Hometown to Hometown” event Tuesday night (Nov. 11) at City Winery, raising over $250,000 to support music education programs in under-resourced public high schools.

The evening was co-hosted by Leslie Fram and Dasha, who opened the night with a powerhouse performance of her hit song “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’).” Old Dominion, Lee Ann Womack and mtheory’s Cameo Carlson were honored as the 2025 “Champions of the Year” for their contributions to the music industry and their commitment to supporting the next generation of creators through music education.

During the evening Mickey Guyton delivered a performance of “Better Than You Left Me” on behalf of “Champion of The Year” Carlson, and Carlson joined Fram on stage for a conversation about her career journey and artist advocacy before being presented with her award by music industry professional Rachel Whitney. Honoree Lee Ann Womack also delivered soulful back-to-back performances of “A Little Past Little Rock” and “I Hope You Dance,” earning the night’s first standing ovation. Renowned songwriter Bernie Taupin presented Womack with her award.

Old Dominion brought the evening to a powerful close, performing fan favorites “One Man Band” and “Goodnight Music City” and reflecting on the influences, experiences and opportunities that first sparked their love of music. Taylor Lindsey, SVP, A&R at Sony Music Nashville, presented the band with their “Champion of The Year” award, closing out the evening.

Proceeds raised from the event will go toward developing music technology programs in Nashville as well as the honorees’ respective hometowns of Dallas (Womack) and Washington, D.C. (Old Dominion). Since its inception in 2019, “Hometown to Hometown” has raised $1.2 million, empowering 18 high schools with essential music technology equipment and valuable resources.

Trevor Rosen, Geoff Sprung, Matthew Ramsey and Brad Tursi of Old Dominion. Photo: Catherine Powell/Getty Images for Save The Music

Lee Ann Womack performs. Photo: Catherine Powell/Getty Images for Save The Music

Mickey Guyton, Cameo Carlson and Rachel Whitney. Photo: Catherine Powell/Getty Images for Save The Music

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