Weatherman Al Roker’s Lend A Hand project presented donations to two programs, one in Memphis and the other in Nashville. The “Today” show gave the Hands on Nashville foundation thousands of dollars worth of supplies such as carpeting, paint and furniture to help with the flood relief effort. Hands on Nashville has been the driving force behind over 17,000 volunteers who are helping cleanup efforts.
Country superstar Dierks Bentley was on hand Thursday morning in Bellevue for the presentation, providing entertainment for the crowd of neighbors and flood victims who gathered for the show.
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101.9 the Wolf hosted a Paws for the Troops acoustic concert with the Eli Young Band, Bomshel, Emily West, Jason Sturgeon, The Harters and Mallary Hope to end the day of golf and fun from our 3rd Annual SPC Mathew Taylor Wounded Warriors Golf Tournament that day on Monday June 21. The concert was held at Harlow’s Nightclub in Sacramento, CA.
Rascal Flatts have been named as Ambassadors, or celebrity spokesmen, for The Jason Foundation (JFI) and in addition to their roles in public service announcements, public awareness programs and fundraising, they will also promote the foundation’s newly created “B1” Project.
The “B1” Project is a nationwide effort specifically geared to educate youth and students on how to recognize when a friend might be struggling with thoughts of suicide or life in general, and how to help. The theme is “Someone you know may need a friend – B 1”. As a part of their ambassador role, Rascal Flatts will be directly involved in this project through a widespread media and social networking campaign. The campaign will include public service announcements, poster distribution to schools and Facebook initiatives. Rascal Flatts will also be showing their public service announcements during concerts throughout their “Nothing Like This Tour,” which launches June 25, 2010 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
“Having been personally affected by suicide,” said Jay DeMarcus, “it’s important for me to do all that we can to create more awareness and prevention, particularly with teenagers. We are proud to be partners with the Jason Foundation and we are looking forward to doing our part in trying to help them save even more lives.”
“We look forward to helping give people the right tools to recognize the signs,” shared Gary LeVox. “Our youth need to know they have options and there are people that want to help them.”
A company called Fruit2day is currently running a campaign on their Facebook page – for every “bit of good” FB gift a fan sends from our site, they will make a donation to Second Harvest of Middle TN to aide in disaster recovery in Nashville.
Help out by sending “bits of good” via Twitter and @Fruit2Day will donate meals to @2HarvestMidTN for flood disaster relief. http://ow.ly/1ZMvu
Do a bit of good! Send “bits of good” via FB and Fruit2day will donate meals to aide in flood disaster relief in the Nashville area. http://ow.ly/1ZMvu
The 4th Annual Country Weekly Fashion Show and Concert raised more than $20,000 for Musicians On Call. Monday’s event at Nashville’s Wildhorse was hosted by Clay Walker, emcee’d by GAC’s Suzanne Alexander and featured Luke Bryan and Joe Nichols along with “models” Bucky Covington, Bo Bice, Pam Tillis, Aaron and Thea Tippin, Trailer Choir, Katie Armiger, Sarah Darling, Jessie James, Whitney Duncan, Jeremy Crady and others.
“Country Weekly is thrilled to be able to support Musicians On Call and the amazing work they do,” said Lisa Konicki, editor in chief. “Our 4th fashion show and concert was a success due to the hard work of many people and we thank the artists, sponsors, staff and crew that brought it all together seamlessly.”
Musicians On Call, a nonprofit organization formed in 1999, brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. Musicians On Call uses music to promote and complement the healing process for patients, families and caregivers.
The Country Weekly Fashion Show and Concert was sponsored by Durango, Wrangler, Roper, Silpada Designs and Lifetime Television.
The After Midnight team threw Carrie Underwood and her fiance, Mike Fisher, a bridal shower during the 20th Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge. Here is the video footage that we took during this hilarious shower!
Here is the 20th Annual City of Hope Softball Challenge in photos! Sorry it has taken so long to post these, but hope you enjoy! The event was a huge success and we had a great time seeing our favorite country stars in an alternate setting. Hope you all had a great time as well!
Here’s the audio from our weekly chat with Froggy in case you missed it or don’t live in the area!
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Luke Bryan was a surprise guest on Tuesday night for the Joshua Ragsdale Benefit. Luke decided to sing two BRAND NEW songs for the crowd. Luke was a writer on both of the songs. The first song was called “Been There Done That.” This song is about leaving someone and not turning back because you’ve already been there and done that. The second song, “I Know You Don’t Love Me,” is about about being in love, but it all being an act. Luke sounded amazing in these acoustic performances! Thanks to Luke for supporting this wonderful cause. Hope you guys enjoy the footage!
Friends and family gathered on Tuesday June 1st at Mercy Lounge in support of singer/songwriter Joshua Ragsdale. Unfortunately Joshua was too sick to make this event, but he was certain there in spirit. The performing artists shared personal stories from their experiences with Joshua. The even was held to raise money to go toward his medical expenses. He was diagnosed with CML leukemia last September. Some of the artists who played to support their fellow artist included: Coldwater Jane, Brett Eldridge, Jerry Flowers, Mallary Hope, Luke Laird, Randy Montana, Marcel, Rivers Rutherford, Leslie Satcher and Jeremy Spillman will perform. Special guest Luke Bryan (pictured above) finished out the night with a lively performance. We’re so glad we could be a part of this event and wish Joshua the best on his road to recovery!
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Mallary Hope will be performing from 7:00-8:00 PM at the Relay For Life of Williamson County. This event will be held this weekend, June 5th at the Williamson County Parks and Rec Complex at the corner of Mack Hatcher and Hillsboro Road. This is an 18 hour event, starting at noon on June 5th and ending at 6:00 AM on June 6th, designed to raise money to fight cancer. Cancer survivors will be honored and will walk a celebration lap at 5:00. All survivors and a guest are invited to attend a dinner in their honor sponsored by Atmos Energy following the Survivor Lap. There will be games and activities for children and adults. There is no admission but will be lots of food for purchase as well as an opportunity to make donations.
The event is absolutely free, but we are encouraging everyone to make a donation to this wonderful cause! You can make an online donation HERE or mail your checks made payable to “American Cancer Society,” to 25 Century Blvd Nashville, TN 37214.
Country Music Tattle Tale is hosting the “Country Music Food for the Soul Benefit Concert” on Friday, June 11th at The Rutledge in Nashville. The intimate acoustic concert will feature Matt Gary, TelluRide, Ash Bowers, Fast Ryde, The Harters, Carter Twins and Mallary Hope. 100% of the proceeds from the online auction and concert will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. Keeping the Second Harvest Food Bank warehouse stocked for the ongoing needs of the flood victims in our community is a necessity.
We are also asking you to bring canned good donations with you to the show! For each canned good you donate at the door you will receive a raffle ticket. You will want as many raffle tickets you can get your hands on because we will be giving away awesome autographed merchandise all throughout the show.
Tickets are on sale now HERE.
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Additional artists have been added to the list of those strutting their stuff on the runway at the 4th Annual Country Weekly Fashion Show and Concert, June 8 at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon.
Joining host Clay Walker, emcee Suzanne Alexander (GAC) and already announced artists Joe Nichols, Love and Theft, Bucky Covington, Pam Tillis, Aaron Tippin and Thea Tippin are Katie Armiger, Trailer Choir, Cowboy Troy, Julie Roberts, Carter Twins, Trent Tomlinson, Sarah Darling, Whitney Duncan, Danielle Peck, Burns & Poe, Gwen Sebastian, Jesse Lee, Coldwater Jane, Brett Eldredge, Jeremy Crady, Brian Stace, Jessie James, John Carter and Johnny Gates of The Invite.
The event benefits Musicians On Call, a nonprofit organization with the mission of bringing music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities.
Doors open at 11 a.m. for the event. At 11:30 a.m. Joe Nichols will sit down with After Midnite’s Blair Garner for an intimate one on one conversation about Joe’s evolution in the music business over the past few years followed by a short acoustic performance. The Fashion Show begins at 12 noon with acoustic performances following at 1 p.m.
Premium seating tickets are available at MusiciansOnCall.org and all other tickets (starting at $35) can be purchased at TicketMaster.com. All tickets include lunch. The Country Weekly Fashion Show and Concert is sponsored by Durango, Wrangler, Roper, Silpada Designs and Lifetime Television.
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