Benefit News: CMA, Charlie Daniels, SOLID/Huie, TJ Martell

Ballard Christens Michigan Kids’ Studio

Frankie Ballard helped open a new Notes for Notes recording studio Wednesday (Aug. 12) in his home state of Michigan at the Sports Academics Youth Detroit Play Center. The CMA Foundation and Chevy partnered to help open the new facility, which will be ready just in time for the students’ return to school. Ballard delivered some brand new instruments including guitars donated by Gibson and Reverend, to be used in the new studio.

Frankie Ballard (center) with Notes for Notes participating youth at the studio grand opening at the S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center Wednesday. Photo: Anthony Ross Tyler / Notes for Notes

War Heroes Honored at Volunteer Jam

Charlie Daniels‘ 40th Anniversary Volunteer Jam had many priceless moments for concertgoers, but the sold-out crowd at the Bridgestone Arena was brought to a standing ovation when several distinguished war heroes were presented with Henry Military Service Tribute Rifles during the celebration Wednesday night (Aug. 12). Henry Repeating Arms donated $200,000 to The Journey Home Project, the non-profit organization co-founded by Daniels and his longtime manager David Corlew. The donation was supposed to be $100,000, but Mr. Imperato, the President of Henry Repeating Arms, was so moved by the veterans and the work that the non-profit does that he doubled the donation while on stage. Daniels was also honored with a customized commemorate rifle to honor his efforts. 

Charlie Daniels and veterans at his 40th Anniversary Volunteer Jam

SOLID Benefit For Ryan Huie Foundation

SOLID will host its second annual Red Rubber Showdown: A Dodgeball Tournament on Aug. 22 at Glencliff High School in Nashville. The tournament will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Ryan’s Guitars Project, a foundation in memory of the late Ryan Huie that provides guitars to at risk and underprivileged children internationally to promote creative and educational outlets for youth in a manner that discourages violence. An official after party will be held at Twin Kegs on Thompson Lane.

T.J. Martell Creates Charitybuzz

The T. J. Martell Foundation is offering up several auction packages online at Charitybuzz.com. Packages offered include a trip to Nashville as the VIP Guest of Shawn Parr for a weekend, a trip to attend the invitation-only SESAC Awards in Nashville on Nov. 1 including a hotel stay, VIP Access to the Final Cup NASCAR race Sept. 11 -12 with special passes, and two VIP passes to the Music Midtown Festival in Atlanta Sept. 18-19 with meet and greet passes for The Airborne Toxic Event. Bidding is open until until Aug. 20 and raises funds for cancer and AIDS research.