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Big Stars Named As Best Friends Animal Society Ambassadors May 1, 2014

What do an Oscar winning actress, a music multi-hyphenate, an NHL star, and a beloved hero dog have in common? They are among the twelve entertainers and public figures joining the ranks of Best Friends Animal Society's Celebrity Ambassadors program. More →

Joan Jett Demands SeaWorld Stops Using Her Song Dec 11, 2013

In the wake of concert cancelations at SeaWorld by Heart, Willie Nelson, and the Barenaked Ladies, the controversial captivity center has been served with a “cease and desist” order from Joan Jett after a video surfaced showing her hit “I Love Rock ’n Roll” being played at the opening of the “Shamu Rocks” show in Orlando. More →

Toby Keith Concert Raises $2 Million for Twister Relief Sep 13, 2013

Country music hero Toby Keith's star-studded July 6th concert has helped bring hope and support to Oklahoma residents hit by last May’s deadly tornadoes. More →

Share Your Experiences on The #Road2FarmAid Sep 10, 2013

The #Road2FarmAid, announced last week, is one of many ways that Farm Aid is connecting with fans as it gears up for its annual benefit concert on Sept. 21 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. More →

Hang Out With Willie Nelson At Farm Aid Aug 23, 2013

A new online charity auction is giving you the chance to grab a friend and head to Farm Aid 2013 on September 21st to join the ranks of rock royalty to meet with Willie Nelson on his legendary tour bus. More →

Farm Aid 2013 Sells Out Jul 5, 2013

Farm Aid announced yesterday that the organization has sold all of the available tickets for Farm Aid 2013, the family farm benefit festival scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. More →

Toby Keith To Host Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert Jul 4, 2013

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company is pleased to participate in Toby Keith's Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert to be held Saturday, July 6 at the University of Oklahoma’s Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman. More →

Farm Aid 2013 Lineup Announced Jun 25, 2013

Farm Aid has announced a stellar lineup for its 2013 music and food festival, scheduled for Sept. 21 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. More →

Farm Aid 2013 To Rock Saratoga Springs, NY Jun 17, 2013

Farm Aid has announced that its annual benefit concert will return to the Northeast on Saturday, Sept. 21, taking place at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. More →

Tim McGraw's Concert For A Cause May 28, 2013

The March Of Dimes Illinois Chapter has been selected as the proud beneficiary of “Concerts for A Cause” featuring country music icon Tim McGraw July 6 at Illinois Valley Airport, 90 minutes from Chicago. More →

Help Farm Aid Wish Willie Nelson A Happy 80th Birthday Apr 26, 2013

Willie Nelson is turning 80, and Farm Aid and some famous faces want you to help them celebrate. More →

Stars Help Launch H&M's Global Garment Recycling Program Feb 21, 2013

Last night, Sophia Bush, Emmy Rossum, Orlando Bloom, Willie Nelson,Miranda Kerr and Helen Hunt were among the guests who joined H&M and Global Green USA to celebrate their partnership and the kickoff of H&M’s global garment recycling program at Global Green’s 10th annual Pre-Oscar party. More →

Willie Nelson To Perform At Global Green Pre-Oscar Party Feb 19, 2013

Willie Nelson will perform at tomorrow night’s Global Green Pre-Oscar Party at Avalon Hollywood. More →

Kris Kristofferson To Be Honored With Willie Nelson Feed The Peace Award Feb 6, 2013

On February 10 at the Four Seasons Austin, 40 stars of Texas film and music will join The Nobelity Project’s Artists & Filmmakers Dinner to celebrate the DVD release of Building Hope – the Story of Mahiga Hope High School. More →

Sirius Radio Helps With Hungerthon 2012 Dec 6, 2012

Sirius XM Radio has announced its participation with WhyHunger's Hungerthon 2012. More →

Farm Aid 2012 Rocks The Good Food Movement Sep 24, 2012

At a time of uncertainty for family farmers and the nation, Farm Aid used its annual benefit concert during the weekend to issue an urgent call for eaters, farmers, businesses and politicians to work together to grow the Good Food Movement. More →

Farm Aid 2012 Sells Out Sep 14, 2012

With more than 29,000 tickets sold, Farm Aid 2012 is officially sold out. Fans at home can watch a special presentation of the concert event from Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 8 to 11 p.m. EDT at www.farmaid.org. More →

Willie Nelson Comments On Farm Aid's Drought Disaster Fund Aug 1, 2012

Farm Aid has activated its Family Farm Disaster Fund to raise funds to provide relief for farm families whose crops and farmland are being devastated by the country’s worst drought in more than 50 years. More →

Kenny Chesney Joins Farm Aid Lineup Jul 26, 2012

Kenny Chesney will join Farm Aid at its annual benefit concert at Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, the organization announced today. More →

Jack Johnson To Join Performers At Farm Aid Jul 10, 2012

Farm Aid has announced that its annual benefit concert will return to Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Hersheypark Stadium. More →

Stars Want Guitars Made From Sustainable Wood May 18, 2012

Some of the biggest names in music have joined the movement to ensure their guitars and other instruments are made from sustainable, legally harvested wood. More →

Michael Moore Sings For Occupy Album May 9, 2012

When producers of the Occupy This Album CD asked activist Michael Moore if he would be willing to contribute to it, they had his mighty pen or his film making talents in mind. A poem, perhaps, or a music video. More →

Willie Nelson Presented With Planet Defender Award Apr 23, 2012

Rock the Earth, a national not-for-profit environmental organization that partners with the music industry, has announced the winners of its Seventh-Annual Planet Defender Awards. More →

Steve Earle, Joan Baez, Yoko Ono And Many More Occupy This Album Apr 18, 2012

Legendary and emerging artists inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement have come together to lend their voices on Occupy This Album: a compilation of music by, for and inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement. More →

Jack Johnson's New Live Album To Benefit Charity Mar 5, 2012

Jack Johnson is releasing a new live album in April, with proceeds to go to charity. More →

Celebrities Support Grand Opening Of Best Friends Animal Society Center In LA Feb 20, 2012

Last week saw a bunch of stars come out to celebrate the grand opening of the Best Friends Animal Society Pet Adoption and Spay/Neuter Center in Los Angeles. More →

Celebrity Charity Concert Raises Money For Wildfire Victims Oct 19, 2011

The Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, George Strait and Christopher Cross were some of the artists who hit the stage for a concert on Monday to help victims of wildfires in Texas. More →

The Nature Conservancy Names The Greenest Bands Ever Sep 15, 2011

In honor of the 10th Anniversary of the legendary Austin City Limits Festival, a new list recognizes bands that are making great music while fighting to save the planet More →

Willie Nelson To Be Honored For Charity Work Jul 26, 2011

Country music legend Willie Nelson is to be inducted into the Agricultural Hall of Fame for his role as founder and president of Farm Aid. More →

Big Stars Align For Farm Aid Celebrity Charity Concert Jul 13, 2011

Farm Aid 2011- the celebrity charity concert for farmers – will take place at the LIVESTRONG Sporting Park in Kansas City on August 13. More →