Pictured (L-R): YEP Board Member Marc Rucker, Billy Block, I.R.S Records Nashville/Crush Music President John Grady, YEP Executive Director Andrew Cohen.
Play One For Billy, the musical fundraiser and tribute for Billy Block held at the Listening Room Cafe, raised over $42,000 this past Sunday (May 4).
Hosted by Zuus TV’s Kelly Sutton, performers included Billy Adams, Al Anderson, Chelsea Bain, Ella Mae Bowen, Ryan Broshear, Gary Burr, Chase Bryant, Aaron Eshuis, Feed The Birds, Wade Hayes, Kristen Kelly, Matt McGinn, Brittany McLamb, Buddy Miller, Muddy Magnolias, Danny Myrick, Gary Nicholson, The Other Brother, Marc Scibilia and Striking Matches.
“Billy has been an advocate for young people in our industry for decades,” said Andrew Cohen, Exec. Director of Young Entertainment Professionals (YEP). “We couldn’t be more proud to have helped facilitate this outpouring of love. Thank you to all the talent that came out and offered their support. The town really stepped up on this one to help one of Music Row’s finest in a time of need.”
Those supporting the cause included Chris Young, BMI, Florida-Georgia Line, Crush Music, I.R.S. Records Nashville, SunTrust Bank, Big Machine, Razor & Tie Music Publishing, Curb Records, City National Bank, Mailchimp and many more. The Ryan Huie Fund, via MusicCares, made a very special donation of $5,000.
The donation site will remain live until Friday, May 9. To donate, visit yepnashville.com and click on the “Play One For Billy” banner.
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