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Dierks Bentley teams up with Global Citizen for free tickets
Dierks Bentley is giving country fans the chance to win some free tickets – and help those in need! The country cutie has teamed up with Global Citizen with a giveaway that encourages fans to help fight poverty and hunger as part of promotion for his upcoming “Riser” album.
Fans can earn points using the Global Citizen site and redeem them for concert tickets. Fans can earn points by raising awareness about global poverty and world hunger. It takes 15 points to redeem for a ticket to select Dierks shows, which you can view on the site after registering at globalcitizen.org.
Other country artists that are part of the program already include Tim McGraw, Brandi Carlile, and the Dixie Chicks.
Trace Adkins named Honorary Grand Marshall
Show Dog Universal’s Trace Adkins has been named the Honorary Grand Marshall of the Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. The Celebrity Apprentice winner will be part of the national celebration, which will air LIVE on multiple channels across the United States. The Parade starts at 2 pm EST on Monday, May 27th, 2013.
Trace was recently awarded the Crystal Cross from the American Red Cross for his fundraising for the organization during his time on the Celebrity Apprentice. By winning the reality competition, his charity of choice, which is the American Red Cross, was given $250,000 in addition to $700,000 he won throughout the show’s activities and competitions. He was given the award on Sunday night.
Little Big Town raises $115k for Africa
Little Big Town recently played a special benefit show in their hometown of Franklin, Tennessee for a cause close to their hearts. The country group raised over $115,000 for Africa with a non-profit organization called “Blood: Water Mission.” The organization works to get communities to work together to fight against HIV/AIDS and water shortages in Africa. It was formed and created by Christian music group Jars of Clay and Jena Nardell with only $1,000.
Little Big Town has been previously involved with “Blood: Water Mission”. It was the second time the group raised money for the non-profit. Attendees at their concert included Rascal Flatts‘ guitarist Joe Don Rooney, Governor Bill Haslam, Tennessee Titans player Jake Locker, ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit, and more with a packed crowd.
Ronnie Dunn & Toby Keith teaming up for Oklahoma
Country icon Ronnie Dunn is teaming up with Toby Keith for a big benefit concert benefitting the victims of the Moore, Oklahoma concert. The two superstars have been working hard since they heard the news of the EF5 tornado. The two have actually jumped Garth Brooks’ fence to get him into the show… and it worked.
Ronnie said this on Facebook:
We were up all night firing texts and emails. Toby and I climbed over Garth’s fence. He’s in…just rying to figure out how to make it all happen for the best !!!!….but, “he still has to clear things with Trisha” . Janine (Oklahoma girl) just wants me out of the house…period.
We’re ALL in agreement…”it’s Toby’s town and we want to be respectful and do the right thing by following his lead.”
Everyone involved is feeling like THIS needs to be organic and REAL…..”get down in the dirt”. Take it straight to the people without a tremendous amount of pomp….but BIIIIIG !!!THIS IS REALLY EXCITING !!! RD
We can’t wait to see who else will join this line-up for a great cause. Our thoughts remain with Moore, Oklahoma.
Blake Shelton’s charity show details
We finally have details coming in for Blake Shelton‘s charity show benefiting the victims of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado. The “Healing In The Heartland” television special will be broadcast live on NBC on Wednesday, May 29th from the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.
Tickets and guest artists will be announced later today, so we will update as soon as that becomes available.
Miranda Lambert’s Muttnation to help Oklahoma victims
Country stars just keep on giving this week to help the victims of an Oklahoma tornado. Miranda Lambert‘s own Muttnation Foundation was asked by the Oklahoma state government to lend some help with displaced pets in the area following a devastating EF5 tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. Miranda’s Foundation was extended an invite by Oklahoma’s Secretary of Agriculture Jim Reese. Miranda’s Muttnation Foundation will help transport animals to permanent locations and rescue them from the rubble.
Miranda’s husband, Oklahoman superstar Blake Shelton, is currently in the process of putting together a charity concert with NBC to help provide relief to victims. We’re pretty sure you’ll see Miranda at the concert in some form.
Carrie Underwood donates $1 million to Red Cross
Oklahoman superstar Carrie Underwood isn’t forgetting where she came from. She just donated $1 million to the Red Cross for disaster relief efforts in her home state after a deadly tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma. The donation came from her tour proceeds on her “Blown Away World Tour“ starting back in 2012.
Carrie immediately tried to think of a way to help the victims of the tornado. She said:
“I have watched the devastation in my home state of Oklahoma over the past several days with great sadness. With the help of my fans who attended my concerts over the past year, we can offer the Red Cross a little extra help in comforting those affected by the recent tornados.”
Carrie’s home state of Oklahoma has recently experienced devastating tornados. This contribution to disaster relief will help people affected by disasters like tornados, floods and other crises around the country, including Oklahoma.
Gary Allan asks fans for Oklahoma relief help
Country icon Gary Allan has found a way to help bring relief to those that need it in Oklahoma. He’ll be parnering up with local radio stations at his upcoming headlining show at the Music & Mayhem Festival to collect items and donations for victims in Moore, Oklahoma.
Gary said:
“I was heartbroken to see the devastation in Oklahoma. My fans in Oklahoma have been so supportive of me over the years and I’m hoping we can pull together to get food, water, supplies and the basics to those in need.”
He’ll be headlining the Music & Mayhem Festival at Eufaula Cove Amphitheater in Eufaula, Oklahoma and has organized volunteers from US Cellular stores to collect food, items, and more from fans attending the concerts. Items being accepted include non-perishable foods, canned food, snack items, diapers, water, sports drinks, baby wipes, toiletries, baby formula, and more. There will also be locations on-site to collect monetary donations to support relief efforts in the area.
Blake Shelton planning an Oklahoma Benefit Concert
Country music superstar, and The Voice coach, Blake Shelton is doing what he can to help residents of Oklahoma after a deadly tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma. He will be putting together a benefit concert with unannounced guest stars to help provide relief for the region.
A date and details, including guest performers, will be announced in the coming days. He’s teaming up with NBC for the concert.
Blake grew up in Ada, Oklahoma, which is only 75 miles south of Moore, Oklahoma.
Lady Antebellum visits Kravis Children’s Hospital
Two members of Lady Antebellum took time off of their busy schedules to visit patients at Kravis Children’s Hospital in New York as part of Musicians On Call (MOC). Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley gave an intimate performance which included their own songs, and some favorite kid-friendly tunes. Their acoustic set was broadcast on Mount Sinai’s KidZone TV, and they answered questions from the children in attendance. The group also made a donation to LadyAID, their charity, and MOC. LadyAID is their foundation, which was founded to raise awareness and generate support for the plight of children locally, nationally, and globally who cannot help themselves.
After their performance, Dave and Charles visited children at their bedsides in the pediatric unit who were unable to attend the performance. Check out the pictures below of their performance and let us know what you think of their new album “Golden” which was released earlier this week.
Lady Antebellum perform at Kravis Children’s Hospital
Lady Antebellum perform at Kravis Children’s Hospital.
