MULTI-PLATINUM ENTERTAINER
JASON ALDEAN’S “CONCERT FOR THE CURE”
RETURNS TO NASHVILLE AS PART OF
THE OPRY’S EIGHTH ANNUAL “OPRY GOES
PINK” IN SUPPORT OF THE FIGHT
AGAINST BREAST CANCER ON OCT. 25
Aldean to “Flip The Switch” on Signature Barn, Benefiting Women Rock for the Cure and Susan G. Komen
NASHVILLE,
TN – Aug. 24, 2016 – Since beginning his career, RIAA’s top digital
country male artist of all time Jason Aldean has continued to find new
ways to raise awareness for breast cancer research, and for the first
time in his career he partners with the Grand Ole Opry and incorporates
his 11th annual “Concert for the Cure” as part of the eighth annual
“Opry Goes Pink,” the annual special performance staged to fight breast
cancer. In addition to the multi-platinum superstar flipping the switch
on the Opry’s signature barn backdrop, turning it pink for the Grand Ole
Opry’s two shows on Tuesday, October 25, Aldean will take the stage to
perform along with other favorites and raise awareness and funds for
Women Rock for the Cure™ and Susan G. Komen®’s Nashville Chapter. A host of artists joining Aldean for the Opry shows will be announced soon.
TN – Aug. 24, 2016 – Since beginning his career, RIAA’s top digital
country male artist of all time Jason Aldean has continued to find new
ways to raise awareness for breast cancer research, and for the first
time in his career he partners with the Grand Ole Opry and incorporates
his 11th annual “Concert for the Cure” as part of the eighth annual
“Opry Goes Pink,” the annual special performance staged to fight breast
cancer. In addition to the multi-platinum superstar flipping the switch
on the Opry’s signature barn backdrop, turning it pink for the Grand Ole
Opry’s two shows on Tuesday, October 25, Aldean will take the stage to
perform along with other favorites and raise awareness and funds for
Women Rock for the Cure™ and Susan G. Komen®’s Nashville Chapter. A host of artists joining Aldean for the Opry shows will be announced soon.
“Finding
a cure for breast cancer is something I’ll continue to fight for the
rest of my life,” said Aldean. “Bringing the show back to Nashville this
year as part of a special Opry performance where I will have so many
friends and family in the crowd will be a good reminder of why we need
to continue to fight this terrible disease.”
a cure for breast cancer is something I’ll continue to fight for the
rest of my life,” said Aldean. “Bringing the show back to Nashville this
year as part of a special Opry performance where I will have so many
friends and family in the crowd will be a good reminder of why we need
to continue to fight this terrible disease.”
This
year’s ACM Entertainer of the Year has been an avid supporter towards
the fight against breast cancer since 2004, after losing a dear friend
to the disease. Aldean continues to donate a portion of each ticket sale
towards his longstanding partner, Susan G. Komen, while also honoring
one breast cancer survivor and guest during his 2016 SIX STRING CIRCUS,
with a VIP backstage meet-and-greet experience.
year’s ACM Entertainer of the Year has been an avid supporter towards
the fight against breast cancer since 2004, after losing a dear friend
to the disease. Aldean continues to donate a portion of each ticket sale
towards his longstanding partner, Susan G. Komen, while also honoring
one breast cancer survivor and guest during his 2016 SIX STRING CIRCUS,
with a VIP backstage meet-and-greet experience.
“Both
Jason Aldean and the Opry have been working for several years now to
fight breast cancer,” said Pete Fisher, Opry vice president and general
manager. “We’re excited that the ACM’s Entertainer of the Year and the
Opry are joining forces this year to make what we know will be a bigger
impact than ever.”
Jason Aldean and the Opry have been working for several years now to
fight breast cancer,” said Pete Fisher, Opry vice president and general
manager. “We’re excited that the ACM’s Entertainer of the Year and the
Opry are joining forces this year to make what we know will be a bigger
impact than ever.”
Aldean
will take the stage that night to present a check to the Susan G. Komen
Foundation from monies raised on his tour throughout the year.
Additionally, beginning today, when fans order tickets to the night’s
shows, $5 from every ticket sold will be donated to Women Rock For The
Cure™. Tickets are available at (615) 871-OPRY and opry.com.
will take the stage that night to present a check to the Susan G. Komen
Foundation from monies raised on his tour throughout the year.
Additionally, beginning today, when fans order tickets to the night’s
shows, $5 from every ticket sold will be donated to Women Rock For The
Cure™. Tickets are available at (615) 871-OPRY and opry.com.
The
Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Humana®. Opry performances are held
every weekend of the year, and the Tuesday Night Opry continues through
Dec. 13.
Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Humana®. Opry performances are held
every weekend of the year, and the Tuesday Night Opry continues through
Dec. 13.
About Jason Aldean
Hot
on the heels of his 17th career No. One this week, Academy of Country
Music’s “Entertainer of the Year” Jason Aldean deploys “A Little More
Summertime” to Country Radio serving as the second release from the
multi-Platinum singer’s newly announced seventh studio album THEY DON’T
KNOW (Broken Bow Records), available Sept. 9. Aldean has teamed up with
longtime producer Michael Knox on the forthcoming album along with the
same band on-and-off stage for a full decade. The new music follows the
coveted ACM Triple Crown winner’s OLD BOOTS, NEW DIRT which debuted at
the No. One spot on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart, earned its
PLATINUM certification only nine weeks after release and spawned three
consecutive No. Ones. Aldean has “never been afraid to let his diverse
musical interests influence his sound” (The Oklahoman) as each album
released has earned PLATINUM or better tallying more than 14 million
album sales. Aldean is currently headlining his SIX STRING CIRCUS TOUR
and for more information on new music and a full list of tour dates,
visit www.jasonaldean.com.
on the heels of his 17th career No. One this week, Academy of Country
Music’s “Entertainer of the Year” Jason Aldean deploys “A Little More
Summertime” to Country Radio serving as the second release from the
multi-Platinum singer’s newly announced seventh studio album THEY DON’T
KNOW (Broken Bow Records), available Sept. 9. Aldean has teamed up with
longtime producer Michael Knox on the forthcoming album along with the
same band on-and-off stage for a full decade. The new music follows the
coveted ACM Triple Crown winner’s OLD BOOTS, NEW DIRT which debuted at
the No. One spot on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart, earned its
PLATINUM certification only nine weeks after release and spawned three
consecutive No. Ones. Aldean has “never been afraid to let his diverse
musical interests influence his sound” (The Oklahoman) as each album
released has earned PLATINUM or better tallying more than 14 million
album sales. Aldean is currently headlining his SIX STRING CIRCUS TOUR
and for more information on new music and a full list of tour dates,
visit www.jasonaldean.com.
About the Grand Ole Opry
The
Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Humana®. Opry performances are held
every Friday and Saturday of the year, with Tuesday Night Opry shows
through December 13. To plan an Opry visit, call (800) SEE-OPRY or
visit opry.com. The Opry presents the best in country music live every
week from Nashville, Tenn. Celebrating nine decades of entertainment,
the Opry can be heard at opry.com and wsmonline.com, Opry and WSM mobile
apps, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and its flagship home, 650 AM-WSM. The
Grand Ole Opry is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP).
For more information, visit opry.com.
Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Humana®. Opry performances are held
every Friday and Saturday of the year, with Tuesday Night Opry shows
through December 13. To plan an Opry visit, call (800) SEE-OPRY or
visit opry.com. The Opry presents the best in country music live every
week from Nashville, Tenn. Celebrating nine decades of entertainment,
the Opry can be heard at opry.com and wsmonline.com, Opry and WSM mobile
apps, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and its flagship home, 650 AM-WSM. The
Grand Ole Opry is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP).
For more information, visit opry.com.
About Women Rock For The Cure
Women
Rock For The Cure™ is a Nashville-based 501(c)(3) organization
committed to connecting and supporting young women facing breast cancer.
Founded in 2007, the organization works to build awareness and provide
outreach programs through the power of the entertainment industry.
Fueled by the annual Opry Goes Pink concert, the signature event has
featured performances by Martina McBride, Kacey Musgraves, Kellie
Pickler, Rascal Flatts, LeAnn Rimes, The Judds, Carrie Underwood and
more. All proceeds benefit the organization’s outreach efforts,
including the impactful Young Survivors Retreat, which brings together
young women diagnosed with breast cancer. For additional information on
Women Rock For The Cure, upcoming events and how to get involved, please
visit www.WomenRockForTheCure.org.
Rock For The Cure™ is a Nashville-based 501(c)(3) organization
committed to connecting and supporting young women facing breast cancer.
Founded in 2007, the organization works to build awareness and provide
outreach programs through the power of the entertainment industry.
Fueled by the annual Opry Goes Pink concert, the signature event has
featured performances by Martina McBride, Kacey Musgraves, Kellie
Pickler, Rascal Flatts, LeAnn Rimes, The Judds, Carrie Underwood and
more. All proceeds benefit the organization’s outreach efforts,
including the impactful Young Survivors Retreat, which brings together
young women diagnosed with breast cancer. For additional information on
Women Rock For The Cure, upcoming events and how to get involved, please
visit www.WomenRockForTheCure.org.
About Susan G. Komen®
Susan
G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding
more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing
real-time help to those facing the disease. Since its founding in 1982,
Komen has funded more than $889 million in research and provided $1.95
billion in funding to screening, education, treatment and psychosocial
support programs serving millions of people in more than 30 countries
worldwide. Komen was founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her
sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed
Suzy’s life. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on
social at ww5.komen.org/social.
G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding
more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing
real-time help to those facing the disease. Since its founding in 1982,
Komen has funded more than $889 million in research and provided $1.95
billion in funding to screening, education, treatment and psychosocial
support programs serving millions of people in more than 30 countries
worldwide. Komen was founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her
sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed
Suzy’s life. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on
social at ww5.komen.org/social.