NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In a heartfelt tribute to the unwavering dedication of our nation’s veterans and military personnel, the 5th Annual Music City Cares Veterans Day Benefit Show is set to take place at The Wedge & IndieLuna Lounge in Nashville on Saturday, Nov. 9 starting at 7 p.m. CT. For more information and to purchase tickets, click HERE.
Organized with a profound sense of gratitude by Event Producer, Eric Byford, the Music City Cares Veterans Day Benefit Show exemplifies the Nashville community’s commitment to supporting those who have served our country. The benefit event was created to honor veterans through one of Nashville’s greatest assets—live music. Inspired by the memory of Byford’s grandfather, a veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, the event seeks to raise awareness and support for military-focused nonprofits. This year’s event will raise funds for Operation Stand Down Tennessee and Project K-9 Hero.
The show lineup includes notable artists Flat River Band, Due West, Trae Taylor, Rudy Gonzalez Band, Tyler Kohrs and Joshua Johnson, who will grace the stage, donating their time and extraordinary talents to help raise awareness and funds for this event. Top Notch and Trae Taylor, a veteran himself, will host the event alongside fellow veterans Rudy Gonzalez and Joshua Johnson.
“After burying my grandfather, who served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, and passed away with his military service shrouded in mystery, I was inspired to create this event. Thomas Smith, known as Grandbuddy, took his secrets to the grave, leaving us only with a cryptic remark. His unwavering silence fueled my determination to honor all veterans and ensure they receive the support they deserve. In Nashville, we aim to set the standard for how we celebrate our veterans—with live music. I’m committed to growing this event until Nashville becomes the epicenter of Veterans Day, raising awareness and support for those who defend our rights and freedoms. My heartfelt gratitude goes to the artists, sponsors, venues, donors, and volunteers who join me in this mission,” shared Byford.
ABOUT MUSIC CITY CARES VETERANS DAY BENEFIT SHOW:
The Music City Cares Veterans Day Benefit Show is a celebration of resilience, courage, and unity. It’s a wholehearted endeavor to make Nashville the ultimate hub for Veterans Day festivities, fostering awareness and generating support for those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our rights and freedoms. Eric Byford, the visionary behind the event, embarked on this inspiring journey with a deeply personal mission. After laying his grandfather, who served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam, to rest, Byford was profoundly moved to take action. The success of this remarkable event wouldn’t be possible without the generous contributions and unwavering support of artists, sponsors, venues, donors and volunteers who share in this noble mission. Together, they form a collective chorus of gratitude, echoing the sentiment that our veterans are never forgotten, and their sacrifices are forever cherished.
ABOUT OPERATION STAND DOWN TENNESSEE:
Founded in 1993, Operation Stand Down Tennessee’s mission is the engage, equip and empower military Veterans and their families through crisis, career, and connection services. With offices in Nashville, Clarksville and Columbia, we serve Veterans who may have significant needs like homelessness or financial crisis to those recently transitioning from military service who need career assistance to Veterans who need a connection to their community. Together, we will make Middle Tennessee both Veteran-friendly and Veteran-ready. To learn more about Operation Stand Down Tennessee, visit their website at osdtn.org.
ABOUT PROJECT K-9 HERO:
At Project K-9 Hero, we are grateful for the service of our nation’s Police K-9s and Military Working Dogs and want to honor them in retirement. It is our purpose to provide assistance with medical costs, rehabilitation, rehoming, food, and end of duty services in order to ensure their best quality of life and give them the retirements they deserve. There are no public funds for these Heroes, and we rely on donors like you to support our project. Together, we can help care for our nation’s retired K-9 Heroes by “Protecting Those Who Protected Us” for generations to come.
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