Category Archives: Charity

Dierks Bentley Miles & Music

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Dierks Bentley’s 6th Annual Miles & Music for Kids Happening October 16th! The 6th Annual Miles & Music for Kids hosted by Dierks Bentley is taking place on October 16th! This charity event is an hour long motorcycle ride that includes a live performance at the end of the road! The ride will start at the Harley-Davidson of Columbia, wind through the back roads of Tennessee, and end in downtown Nashville. “The back roads are great. But the coolest part of the whole ride is going down Hillsboro Road and not having to stop one time going through Green Hills.” -Dierks Bentley After this uninterrupted journey through Tennessee back roads, Bentley will be joined by Eli Young Band, Josh Thompson and Colt Ford at the Riverfront Park for a live performance! Bentley has opted to expand the benefit to include other cities besides Nashville, like Chicago, Phoenix, Atlanta, Seattle and others. All the proceeds raised in each are donated to the children’s hospital in that area. For Nashville this hospital is the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Tickets include the ride, concert and a T-shirt and run for $50. For those who only wish to attend the concert, tickets are $20. All tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

Kansas City Secret Santa Sets Example

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One anonymous Kansas City Secret Santa gives out $40,000 to unsuspecting people in need. One by one, shoppers in thrift stores, food pantries, and even folks living on the streets in Kansas City, Missouri have a reason to believe in Santa this Christmas. That’s because yesterday a man dressed as Santa himself made stops all over town in thrift stores, homeless shelters, and food pantries handing out $100 bills everywhere he went. This kind act of generosity is not a new one though. In fact, this so-far-unnamed man is taking over a tradition started by Kansas City’s original Secret Santa, Larry Stewart. It is told that this year’s Secret Santa will hand out over $40,000 to unsuspecting people before Christmas arrives. Nobody knows where or when he will show up, and it’s probably best that they don’t. For more on the impact Secret Santa is making in Kansas City check out the full story from Associated Press. On a personal note, please remember that even in these hard times, while you may have just enough to squeak by, or maybe a little more than you need, someone very close to you may be going without. Please approach the holidays with a generous heart and share what you can.Country Music Photo Gallery

Taylor Swift, James Taylor, Keith Urban and more help out Musicians On Call

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Musicians On Call announce James Taylor as headliner, and auction items from Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift and more! From the Press Release: Musicians On Call (MOC) announces Grammy award winner, James Taylor as the headliner for their 5th Annual Benefit Concert & Auction which will take place at the world-famous Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square on February 24, 2009. The exclusive V.I.P. event will include a red carpet, with special appearances by artists and celebrities committed to the cause. As music and philanthropy are at the core of the brand, Hard Rock International has partnered with Musicians on Call for the benefit event, helping the charity to continue its mission of room-to-room hospital performances by both local musicians and national celebrities. “Musicians On Call’s campaign to bring music straight to the bedsides of patients in hospitals would not be able to continue to expand without the donations made at our annual event.” says Leslie Faerstein, Executive Director Musicians On Call. “It’s an exciting night made even more special by a performance by James Taylor. The impact of this one night has a profound effect throughout the rest of the year improving the health and spirits of thousands of patients one song and one bed at a time.” The charity auction includes items from some of today’s hottest country stars such as: Two tickets to Rascal Flatts 2009 tour with backstage passes Keith Urban Backstage BBQ Experience Leann Rimes signed memorabilia Signed guitars from Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, John Michael Montgomery, Blake Shelton and more! The auction began on February 10th and will close March 5, 2009 so there’s still time to bid on your most wanted items, and help out an amazing cause! For more about Musicians On Call, or to bid on items in the auction, please visit the Musicians On Call page on CharityBuzz!Country Music Photo Gallery