Back Row (L-R): Jason Aldean, Corey Smith, Rachel Farley, Brantley Gilbert, Rhett Akins, James Otto; L to R, Middle Row: Dallas Davidson, Colt Ford, Mike Dekle. Front Row (L-R): Average Joe's President Tom Baldrica, Clarence Spalding, Average Joe's CEO Shannon Houchins, Average Joe's Management's Ken Madson. Photo: Dan Harr
Athens, Georgia native Colt Ford recruited some of his Nashville buddies for a benefit show in his hometown on Tuesday (8/16) to raise money for the families of one injured and one fallen police officer.
Joining Ford in raising $85,000 were Rhett Akins, Jason Aldean, Dallas Davidson, Mike Dekle, Edwin McCain, James Otto, and surprise guests Brantley Gilbert, Rachel Farley, and Corey Smith, many of whom are natives of the Peach State.
The sold-out show at the Georgia Theatre drew a crowd of 1,100 for the three-hour in-the-round performance, which featured Ford’s band backing the sets.
Over 200 people enjoyed a pre-show private reception and celeb memorabilia silent auction at the Hotel Indigo’s Rialto Room.
Donations for the officers’ families are being accepted at www.nobleheroes.org.
(L-R): Mike Dekle, Dallas Davidson, James Otto, Jason Aldean, Colt Ford, Rhett Akins. Courtesy: Dan Harr
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