Porter’s Call Celebrates 25 Years, Honors Amy Grant

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Amy Grant accepts the Founder’s Award. Photo: Parker & Co Creative House

Porter’s Call celebrated 25 years at its annual fundraiser, Evening of Stories, presented by The Cook Family Foundation, on Sept. 1 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

The evening gathered the music community for stories and performances, raising $860,427. Proceeds support Porter’s Call and its mission to provide free and confidential care for recording artists and their partners.

The event was hosted by Dave Barnes and Melinda Doolittle, and featured performances from Lady A, Natalie Hemby, Ellie Holcomb and Hillary Scott.

Amy Grant was also presented the Founder’s Award for her enduring impact on the music community and longtime support of Porter’s Call.

“Amy Grant is a legend. What an honor to be a part of celebrating her talent, generosity, authenticity, and love last week at Porter’s Call ‘Evening of Stories,’” shared Holcomb. “She embodies the heart of Porter’s Call, being a mentor and trusted friend who often holds space for other artists to feel seen and safe. She lives a wide welcome and has shown so many of us a path to playing songs for the whole world, while remaining grounded in love. Amy is a bright light, and I was honored to share a stage with so many other amazing artists to celebrate the way she shines.”

Porter’s Call was founded in 2001 to support the mental, emotional, and creative well-being of touring recording artists and their partners. The nonprofit offers free and confidential services to artists around the world, including individual support, couples and band sessions, retreats, and workshops designed around the challenges of life on the road and in the public eye.

Amy Grant receives kind words from Porter’s Call founder Al Andrews as he names her this year’s honoree. Photo: Parker & Co Creative House

Amy Grant and artists in attendance join in an all sing finale. Photo: Parker & Co Creative House

Ellie Holcomb. Photo: Parker & Co Creative House

Natalie Hemby. Photo: Parker & Co Creative House

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