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Opry Goes Pink To Fight Breast Cancer

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Carrie Underwood

On Oct. 2 the Grand Ole Opry joined the fight against breast cancer with a special “Opry Goes Pink” performance. Opry member Carrie Underwood was on hand to flip the giant light switch, turning the show’s signature red barn backdrop pink for the night. ABC’s Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts—herself a breast cancer survivor—traveled to Nashville to be a special guest announcer for the show.

That night’s Opry included performances from Underwood, Terri Clark, Jo Dee Messina, Lorrie Morgan, Mindy Smith, and others, along with special activities recognizing breast cancer survivors and the continuing fight against the disease. A portion of the proceeds were donated to Women Rock for the Cure and the Greater Nashville affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The special event was also to kick-off the Opry’s 84th birthday month celebration.

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Robin Roberts

As breast cancer awareness month gears up, the Nashville Affiliate Susan G. Komen for the Cure® crossed the $1 Million mark with its Race for the Cure campaign. Local landmarks, storefronts, and buildings were splattered pink last week in a show of support for the fight against breast cancer. The Frist Center for the Visual Arts, the Parthenon, Nashville Electric Services, and the Adventure Science Center, are all boasting pink until October 10.

This years’ Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will be kicking off in Brentwood Saturday, October 10 and is expected to draw over 12,000 participants.

All For The Hall In LA Tomorrow

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Vince Gill will play tonight on Leno and tomorrow at All For The Hall LA.

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s All for the Hall Los Angeles benefit takes place tomorrow (10/1) night at Club Nokia with a fantastic line-up set to perform. Multi-talented writer and artist Chris Isaak has been confirmed to host the one-of-a-kind musical evening, the centerpiece of which will be a guitar pull featuring Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Dwight Yoakam, Melissa Etheridge and Isaak himself.

While in Los Angelels, Harris and Gill will visit NBC’s new primetime Jay Leno Show for a duet performance, airing tonight (9/30).

Once back in Nashville, the Museum’s fundraising campaign will rage on with Keith Urban’s superstar We’re All for the Hall concert event. It will take place on Oct. 13 at Nashville’s Sommet Center with performances by Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift. Additional big name special guests are also expected.

All Star Concert Hopes To Save The GMA

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Amy Grant

Christian and Gospel music’s premier artists will gather in Nashville on Monday night, Oct. 12, for the Save The GMA concert at the Loveless Cafe Barn. Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, MercyMe, Natalie Grant, Kirk Franklin, Point of Grace, Fisk Jubilee Singers and The Booth Brothers are all on board for the show to be produced by five-time Dove Award Producer of the Year Brown Bannister.

Under increasing financial pressure, the Gospel Music Association is hoping this all star event will raise enough money to keep the organization running. The GMA laid off more than half of its staff in early 2009, and earlier this month Pres. and CEO John Styll also exited.

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Michael W. Smith

Daywind Music Pres. Ed Leonard, who serves as chairman of the GMA Board, explains the organization’s importance. “In a time of restricted sponsorship dollar availability and financial hardships faced by many in our community, the GMA has continued to be there for all of us, offering first class events, tackling important legislative issues and promoting the genre to the world through the Dove Awards.” Among the GMA’s other initiatives are GMA Music Week, the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and Immerse.

Save The GMA is open to the public and industry, with tickets priced at $1,000. The cost covers event production and a significant tax-deductible donation. Tickets are available by calling the GMA office at 615-242-0303, ext. 238.

Writer Cup and Coat Drive This Week

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The Writer Cup golf tournament, which benefits the homeless outreach of Nashville Mission and Room In The Inn, takes place Wednesday (9/30) and Thursday (10/1) at Henry Horton State Park in Chapel Hill, TN. The normal entry fee has been waived, but participants will have to pay the green fees and any incidentals. Hole sponsorships are still available for $500.

Following the tournament is the Writer Cup’s companion event, the 8th Annual Music Row Coat Drive, which also benefits Nashville Mission and Room In The Inn. Donors are asked to bring old coats to their offices for pickup on Friday (10/2).

Please contact Norman De Vasure at 615-320-7300 or [email protected] to schedule a pickup. To make a general donation, checks can be made to:

The Room In The Inn, Fed Tax ID # 62-125320
PO Box 121086
Nashville, TN 37212

Music Row Rally Raises $1340 & 150 lbs of Food

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(L-R) Jeremy McComb, Joey + Rory and Craig Wiseman

(L-R) Jeremy McComb, Joey + Rory and Craig Wiseman

The first ever Music Row Rally (9/25) had Craig Wiseman and friends stationed at both ends of Music Row collecting money and canned food from cars passing by. On hand to help the emergency food supply in Middle Tennessee were the Second Harvest Food Bank volunteers, Wiseman’s Big Loud Shirt gang, and artists Joey + Rory, and Jeremy McComb. Overall, $1,340 in cash donations and 150 lbs. of food donations were raised in support of their efforts.

The 5th Annual Stars For Second Harvest Benefit concert, also raising money for the hungry, is set for tonight (9/29) at the Ryman Auditorium. Hosted by Wiseman, the concert will also feature Rodney Atkins, Phil Vassar, Heidi Newfield, Luke Bryan, Joey + Rory, Jeffrey Steele, Tony Mullins and comedian Gary Mule Deer in an unplugged acoustic style show. www.secondharvestmidtn.org.

Craig Wiseman, Joey + Rory and Jeremy McComb along with the Big Loud Shirt, Big Loud Bucks, Second Harvest volunteers. Photos courtesy of Big Loud Shirt

Craig Wiseman, Joey + Rory and Jeremy McComb along with the Big Loud Shirt, Big Loud Bucks, and Second Harvest volunteers.

Artists Lend A Hand To Good Causes

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Pictured on a trip to Guatemala on behalf of Compassion International (l-r): Carter's Chord's Joanna and Emily Robertson, recording artist Rob Blackledge, Carter's Chord's Becky Robertson and country music artist Megan Mullins.

Carter’s Chord joined fellow artists Megan Mullins and Rob Blackledge, and media professionals on a September trip to Guatemala on behalf of Compassion International, a child development ministry working to release the world’s poorest kids from poverty.

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Bucky Covington is returning to his roots for his first hometown concert in Rockingham, NC. He will give a free concert on Sept. 26 as well as host other events to help the local BackPack Pals outreach program, which provides nutritional weekend meals and snacks to children whose primary source of food is the school cafeteria. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a canned good or other non-perishable food item to help support the community’s BackPack Pals program and Our Daily Bread Christian Food Ministry.

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The Target House for families of St. Jude’s patients now features a special “Paisley Lodge.” The area designed with Brad in mind includes a Fender guitar chandelier, vintage Ms. Pacman arcade game and other Paisley family memorabilia. Wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley was scheduled to help Target House celebrate its 10th anniversary today (9/18) along with other celebrities including Amy Grant.
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Rodney Atkins is planning the These Are My People, This Is My Town charity event to take place in Cookeville, Tenn., on Oct. 8. He will perform with Phil Vassar. Proceeds will benefit his alma mater Tennessee Tech University (TTU) Athletics and the Mustard Seed Ranch for neglected children.

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Porter’s Call, the Franklin, Tenn. organization that offers free counsel, support and encouragement to recording artists and their families, has partnered with the premier celebrity auction website, www.clothesoffourback.org, to host an online celebrity auction running through Sept. 30. Up for bids are autographed guitars from Tim McGraw, Brooks & Dunn, and Gene Simmons; autographed wardrobe items from Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, and Keith Urban; concert/meet & greet packages; and more.

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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill will participate in “Country United: Advancing Medicine from the Frontlines to the Homefront.” It is a two-day event dedicated to supporting advances in medical care and quality of life for our nation’s battle-wounded, ill and injured service members. Hill will be the luncheon keynote speaker at the Nov. 6 luncheon, and perform with McGraw, the Warren Brothers and others at the Country United Gala on Sat., Nov. 7.

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Naomi Judd is lending her voice to the national education program Partners Against Pain to raise awareness about the urgent need to help those with chronic pain in America.
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Rockie Lynne’s sixth annual Tribute To The Troops motorcycle ride and benefit concert was held Sept. 11-13 in his home state Minnesota. As part of the event Lynne performed a concert and rode all three days. More than 200 motorcyclists visited six families who had lost loved ones in the military.
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The Vince Gill & Amy Grant Golf Classic was held in Aspen this summer with more than 300 golfers participating. The courageous servicewomen in attendance were honored at a concert hosted by Vince and Amy. Challenge Aspen provides adaptive recreational and cultural opportunities to thousands of individuals with disabilities.

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Mindy Smith Will Rock For The Cure

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mindyWomen Rock For The Cure’s signature benefit concert to fight breast cancer will be headlined by Mindy Smith. The third annual event, set for Thurs., Oct. 1 at 3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill, will also feature performances by Universal Music Group recording artist Coldwater Jane and internet pop/country sensation Veronica Ballestrini, plus more artists soon-to-be-announced.

The pink-themed celebration kicking off breast cancer awareness month will feature pink cocktails and a silent auction. Other fundraising events in October include the “Opry Goes Pink” show on Oct. 2 with Carrie Underwood.

At the WRFTC concert, doors open at 5:30 PM and show starts at 6:30 PM. Event tickets are on sale at www.3rdandlindsley.com. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Exclusive pink circle seats are available for $75 and include front row seating and two complimentary cocktails per ticket.

Thanks to sponsors Latocki Team Creative, Sweet Talk Publicity, 3rd & Lindsley Bar and Grill, all of the proceeds will benefit Women Rock For The Cure and the Greater Nashville affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.

Updated: All For The Hall With Urban And Friends

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More details of the event were revealed this morning at a press conference at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Museum Board President Vince Gill, who created and has led the institution’s All for the Hall fundraising initiative since 2005, announced the details of We’re All for the Hall, a special concert event to benefit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. John Grady, Keith Urban, Mayor Karl Dean, Vince Gill and Kyle Young - photo by Donn Jones

More details of the event were revealed this morning (8/31) at a press conference at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Museum Board President Vince Gill, created and has led the institution’s All for the Hall fundraising initiative since 2005. (L-R) Capital Nashville's John Grady, Keith Urban, Mayor Karl Dean, Vince Gill and CMHF Exec. Dir. Kyle Young. Photo: Donn Jones

Keith Urban rocked the Sommet Center Saturday night (8/29) with Sugarland, and announced onstage a special concert to benefit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. On Oct. 13 he will return to Nashville’s arena along with Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum and Little Big Town for an All For The Hall benefit. Additional special guests are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets are a very affordable $25, or extravagant VIP packages are also available.

Produced by AEG Live, We’re All for the Hall will open with a one-hour set by Urban and his band. Then, Gill will join Urban and an all-star band of maestros to bring out special guests for a one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime evening of music, friendship and camaraderie.

Presale tickets are already available with the keyword “Benefit” via Ticketmaster. General ticket sales open up on Wednesday at 10 AM.

Check out the VIP packages:
“Who Wouldn’t Want To Be Me?” Package $5000
– Invitation for two to an intimate dinner in the Country Music Hall of Fame Rotunda the evening of Monday, October 12, hosted by Keith Urban’s producer Dann Huff and co-songwriter Monty Powell closing the evening with a Blackbird Studio excursion
– Two VIP Premium Floor Concert Seats
– Invitation for two to a Post-Concert Party at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum attended by Keith Urban and special guests
– One Keith Urban autographed Gibson Acoustic guitar
– One complete Keith Urban catalog on CD including: Keith Urban, Golden Road, Be Here, Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy Thing, Greatest Hits: 19 Kids, and Defying Gravity
– One commemorative Hatch Show Print event poster autographed by Keith Urban

“Sweet Thing” Package $2000

– Two Premium Up-Front Floor Concert Seats
– Invitation for two to a Post-Concert Party at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum attended by Keith Urban and special guests
– One complete Keith Urban catalog on CD including: Keith Urban; Golden Road; Be Here; Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy Thing; Greatest Hits: 19 Kids; and Defying Gravity
– One commemorative Hatch Show Print event poster autographed by Keith

“Days Go By” Package $1,000 for two tickets
– Two Quality Up-Front Floor Concert Seats
– Invitation for two to a Post-Concert Party at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum attended by Keith Urban and special guests
– One complete Keith Urban catalog on CD including: Keith Urban; Golden Road; Be Here; Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy Thing; Greatest Hits: 19 Kids; and Defying Gravity
– One commemorative Hatch Show Print event poster autographed by Keith

Opry Goes Pink!

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The GrWomenRockCure_fullsizeand Ole Opry is joining the fight against breast cancer by “going pink” during two performances Fri., Oct. 2. On each of the night’s shows, Opry superstar Carrie Underwood will take the stage to “flip the switch,” turning the Opry’s signature barn backdrop pink in support of the groups Women Rock for the Cure and Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. The shows will also include performances from Underwood, Terri Clark, and other artists to be announced as well as special activities recognizing breast cancer survivors and the continuing fight against the disease.

Carrie-Pink_fullsizeUse the code “OPRYPINK” when purchasing tickets online, or by phone and $5 from the sale will be donated to Women Rock for the Cure and the Greater Nashville affiliate of Susan G. Komen For The Cure.

To get the “Night at the Opry” package including Opry tickets and a room at Gaylord Opryland Resort, refer to code GPINK.

Tickets and packages may be purchased by calling (800) SEE-OPRY or at opry.com.

Benefit Concerts, Comedy, Golf And More

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Natalie Hemby plays the Miller Harris benefit tonight at the Bluebird.

Natalie Hemby plays the Miller Harris benefit tonight at the Bluebird.

Go to the Bluebird tonight (8/27) and support the Miller Harris Foundation’s Asthma Camp for Kids. Carey Barlowe, Nathalie Hemby, Josh Hoge and Stephen Lee Olsen play at 6 PM; the 9 PM show features Sherrie Austin, Jeff Bates and Stephen Dale Jones. www.bluebirdcafe.com

The Miller Harris Golf Tournament will be Monday, September 14 at Temple Hills Golf Club. Register to play, volunteer or become an official sponsor of the 10th anniversary event. Details at www.millerharrisfoundation.com or by calling (615) 584-7848. The tournament includes a chance to win a Porsche, custom motorcycle, and more.

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Duet Dreams Come True: A Benefit For The ALS Association will be held tonight (8/27) from 6-9pm at 3rd & Lindsley. It is a night of duet performances, duet karaoke, songs from Doyle and Debbie, ’80s duets by members of Guilty Pleasures and one lucky attendee will get to perform a duet with Linda Davis. ALS is commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Local event planner Kathleen Chandler Wright, whose father was diagnosed with ALS, spearheaded the event. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.3rdandlindsley.com, 1-866-468-3401 or at the door. Details and an online auction with autographed items from Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Peter Frampton, and more at www.duetdreamscometrue.org.

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Three country performers are gathering this weekend at the Nashville Palace to raise money for the United Warrior Survivor Foundation (UWSF). Keni Thomas, Ty Herndon and Jamie O’Neal will perform Saturday, August 29 at 8 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the organization established to aid Special Forces widows with support, bereavement and future planning. Tickets are $10 at the door.

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komen_logoBreast cancer is no laughing matter, but International Man of Comedy Tom Rhodes along with Beth Donahue, Brian Bates and Shawn Tidwell invite you to get Tickled Pink. The show hits the Belcourt Theatre on Friday, September 18, at 7:30 pm. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Greater Nashville Affiliate. Sponsored by the Moosehead and Alice Crafts, CPA, LLC, tickets are on sale now for $25 at www.belcourt.org.

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After wrapping up a brief tour in Scandanavia earlier this month, country recording artist Mark Chesnutt jumped aboard a plane and headed to Iraq with the mission to perform for our troops as part of the Stars For Stripes summer concert series. The seven-day jaunt (August 9 through August 15) enabled Chesnutt to visit with and perform before the service men and women stationed in the Iraq bases, Sather AB, Camp Victory, Camp Liberty and Camp Stryker as well as Camp Arifjan in Kuwait. erforming in five separate shows (one in Kuwait and four in Iraq), Mark enjoyed the opportunity to spend quality time with the troops including meet and greets in which Mark made personal introductions with each and every individual. As part of the itinerary, Mark also took a helicopter out to visit two Forward Operating Bases (FOBs)--the FOB War Eagle and FOB Istiqlaal before flying back to the States on the 14-hour flight to D.C. Mark was presented with a commemorative coin as a “thank-you;” the Challenge Coin, as it is commonly referred, was presented to Chesnutt by General Ray Odierno, Commanding General, Multi-National Force, Iraq.

Mark Chesnutt headed overseas this month as part of the Stars For Stripes summer concert series. He performed for service men and women stationed in Iraq and Kuwait. Chesnutt was also presented with a commemorative coin called the Challenge Coin as a “thank-you” from Gen. Ray Odierno, Commanding General, Multi-National Force, Iraq.

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The eighth annual Bruce Burch and Friends Concert Honoring John Jarrard will bring another talented group of songwriters to Gainesville, GA on Sept. 24. The concert at Brenau University includes John Berry making his third appearance, Steve Cropper, Jimmy Hall, Roger Cook, Buddy Cannon, Gary Nicholson, Burch and Allen Nivens.

John Jarrard was a Gainesville native and Nashville songwriter who wrote songs for performers such as Don Williams, Alabama, George Strait, Diamond Rio and Tracy Lawrence. Jarrard battled diabetes before passing away in 2001. The concert honors Jarrard and benefits local charities like the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hall County, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Georgia Chapter, the Georgia Mountain Food Bank, and the University of Georgia Music Business program.