Band As One Nashville Concert For The Cure Raises $850K For The Fight Against Breast Cancer
Trisha Yearwood and Reba McEntire. Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Susan G. Komen
The 2nd annual Band As One Nashville Concert for the Cure: Trisha Yearwood & Friends event on March 22 at the Opry House raised $850,000 for the fight against breast cancer.
Yearwood once again brought together an all-star lineup for the event hosted by Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization. This year’s concert included performances from Reba McEntire, Charles Kelley, The Band Loula, Ashley McBryde, Lukas Nelson, Rissi Palmer, War & Treaty and Hailey Whitters.
Throughout the night, Yearwood shared memorable onstage moments with fellow artists, including a duet with Lukas Nelson on “Find Yourself,” a performance with Hailey Whitters of “How Far Can It Go?,” and a rendition of “Need You Now” alongside Charles Kelley. McEntire also delivered a stirring performance of “I’m a Survivor,” moving the audience that included many breast cancer survivors. The evening culminated in a finale of Yearwood and McEntire joining voices for Linda Ronstadt’s classic “When Will I Be Loved,” closing the night on a high note of unity and celebration.
“It is always an honor to join forces with Susan G. Komen for this incredible event and to lend my voice to a cause that means so much,” says Yearwood. “I love that this event brings people together – artists, fans, survivors, and the compassionate care teams who stand beside them – to help raise breast cancer awareness and inspire action. We are helping drive real progress and the continued support brings us closer to saving more lives.”
Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Susan G. Komen
Yearwood was also honored during the evening with the Komen Promise Award presented by longtime friend Reba McEntire, in recognition of Yearwood’s unwavering commitment to advancing the fight against breast cancer.
“This concert is always about more than music – it’s about saving lives,” says Joshua Daniel, Senior Director of Entertainment Engagement and Events. “Each year, this concert grows in impact, bringing together incredible artists who are deeply committed to our mission. We are so grateful to every performer who lends their voice and to the community whose support makes this possible. Every dollar raised brings us closer to a world where no one dies from breast cancer.”
To continue raising funds for Komen, Reba McEntire and Trisha Yearwood will auction a special commemorative Band As One Nashville denim jacket, hand-painted by artist Olivia Reckert and autographed by both artists. The auction also features an exclusive collection of signed items, including McEntire’s The Hits on vinyl and her book Not That Fancy, as well as Yearwood’s The Mirror on vinyl and her Trisha’s Kitchen cookbook. Fans can bid and support the cause here.
Charles Kelley & Trisha Yearwood. Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Susan G. Komen
Rissi Palmer. Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Susan G. Komen
Trisha Yearwood & Hailey Whitters. Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Susan G. Komen
The Band Loula. Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Susan G. Komen
Trisha Yearwood & Lukas Nelson. Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Susan G. Komen
