Jason Aldean’s sixth annual “Concert for the Cure” on Friday (9/30) raised $315,000 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure® during a sold-out show in Roanoke, Va. “This is one of my favorite things we do all year,” said Aldean. “All of the money we raised will go to the local Roanoke effort, allowing them to give free mammograms to those who can’t afford it. We’ll pick a different spot for next year and try to beat it. October is a big month for raising money and awareness, and I have to thank my fans for doing their part! Seeing an arena filled with pink is just a really cool thing!”
Photo: Rick Diamond, WireImage
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Several Nashville songwriters headed to Georgia for the 10th Annual John Jarrard Foundation Concert on Sept. 24 at Brenau University. Marc Beeson, Steve Dorff, Bruce Burch, Jan Smith, Will Robinson, Greg Barnhill, John Driskell Hopkins performed and helped raise over $115,000 for local charities that were dear to the heart of late tunesmith Jarrard, such as The Boys and Girls Clubs, Good News Clinics, and Challenged Child. The John Jarrard Foundation has topped $1,000,000 for the 10 years.
(L-R): Marc Beeson, Steve Dorff, Bruce Burch, Jan Smith, Will Robinson, Greg Barnhill, John Driskell Hopkins
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Columbia Nashville artist Bradley Gaskin made his fourth appearance at the Grand Ole Opry on a recent Saturday night. Backstage, he took a photo with the renowned Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
(L-R): Jeff Hanna, Bob Carpenter, Bradley Gaskin, also the legendary Charlie McCoy, NGDB's Jimmie Fadden and John McEuen. Photo: Rick Malkin
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