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St. Jude Presents John Rich And Friends

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:45:00 +0000

John Rich will perform alongside his friends Wynonna, Larry the Cable Guy and Big Kenny, Rich’s partner in Big & Rich, and special guest Lisa Rinna at the St. Jude Presents John Rich & Friends entertainment event on June 4 at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in Memphis, Tenn.

The event will serve as the second annual concert tee off for the 2013 FedEx St. Jude Classic. Proceeds from the concert, as well as the FedEx St. Jude Classic, make it possible for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to provide exceptional care to children fighting cancer and other deadly diseases, all while ensuring that no family ever pays St. Jude for anything.

Contact Ticketmaster to order tickets, ranging from $40-$80 per person.

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Stars Sing Hey Jude For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:00:00 +0000

To highlight National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and honor 50 years of finding cures and saving children, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital released today an inspiring new star-studded video set to the iconic song “Hey Jude.”

Jordin Sparks shared some very special moments with St. Jude patient Alyssa, including a smile while filming the Hey Jude video.
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The online video features St. Jude patients, hospital staff, notable actors, musicians and sports stars who have joined forces to “make it better” for children with cancer and other deadly diseases.

More: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/9001-stars-sing-hey-jude-for-childhood-cancer-awareness-month

Big Kenny Joins African Children's Choir At Hospital Gig

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Country music star Big Kenny joined the African Children's Choir onstage during its uplifting performance recently at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Big Kenny and the African Children's Choir

The choir is traveling the world to raise money and awareness for the educational needs of children in developing African countries.

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Country Music Stars Raise Cash For Storm Victims

Tue, 17 May 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Last Thrusday, May 12, CMT premiered MUSIC BUILDS: THE CMT DISASTER RELIEF CONCERT – a live, commercial-free, 90-minute concert special designed to raise awareness and funds for those affected by the recent devastating storms, flooding and tornadoes.

Co-hosted by ESPN’s Erin Andrews, HLN’s Robin Meade and comedian Ron White, the special featured an urgent call to action from President Obama, as well as performances by Hank Williams, Jr., Alabama, Alan Jackson, Gretchen Wilson, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Tim McGraw and Trace Adkins. All money raised will benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief efforts.

Media outlets including American Forces Network, CNN.com, multiple local TV affiliates and radio stations also simulcast MUSIC BUILDS, reaching tens of millions of viewers around the world.

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Country Music Stars To Unite For Tornado Victims Tonight

Thu, 12 May 2011 12:30:00 +0000

CMT and its pro-social initiative CMT One Country will tonight air Music Builds: The CMT Disaster Relief Concert – a live, commercial-free, 90-minute celebrity charity concert special featuring a special call to action from President Obama, as well as performances by Hank Williams, Jr., Alabama, Alan Jackson, Gretchen Wilson, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins and more to raise awareness and funds for those affected by the recent devastating storms, flooding and tornadoes.

Co-hosted by ESPN’s Erin Andrews, HLN’s Robin Meade and comedian Ron White, the fundraising special will air live from Nashville on Thursday, May 12 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on CMT and will be simulcast on CMT.com. All money raised will benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief efforts.

Music Builds: The CMT Disaster Relief Concert will highlight a number of regions affected by recent storm, tornado and flooding damage including Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Ala.; Natchez and Vicksburg, Miss.; Vidalia, La.; Memphis, Dyersburg and Tiptonville, Tenn.; and Raleigh, N.C. to name a few. In addition to performances, the special will include additional calls to action from Big Kenny, Carrie Underwood, Courteney Cox, Ellen DeGeneres, University of Alabama Coach Nick Saban, Nicole Kidman, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, and others. HLN will re-air the telecast Sunday, May 15 at 9:00 p.m., ET.

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Nashville To Rock For Africa

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Some of country music’s biggest stars will appear at a concert in Nashville tomorrow, April 22, to raise funds for education in Africa.

Keith Urban, Faith Hill, Dierks Bentley, Brad Arnold from 3 Doors Down, and Big Kenny will join Damien Horne, Ashley Cleveland, Third Day, Jars Of Clay and many more at the Nashville4Africa concert, to be held at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

Proceeds from the event will go towards the building of two new schools in Africa and funding additional educational efforts.

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