With diverse guests â from Brooks & Dunn and KISSâ Tommy Thayer, to Jamey Johnson and Radney Foster â for nearly a decade, singer/songwriter Darius Rucker has spearheaded an event focused on amazing music, memorable collaborations and heartfelt stories resulting in over $1 million-and-counting raised for St. Jude Childrenâs Research Hospital. Rucker continues that tradition this summer with his 9th Annual âDarius and Friendsâ benefit concert. The event, which unofficially kicks-off CMA Music Fest week, is set for Monday, June 4 returning to Nashvilleâs historic Ryman Auditorium for a second year. Pre-sale tickets will be available Tuesday, April 17 at 10 a.m. CT and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 20 at 10 a.m. CT at www.ticketmaster.com.
âWhen you see first-hand what this organization can do for families, itâs remarkable,â Rucker reflects. âOver the years weâve met so many survivors, families of patients and volunteers whose lives have been changed by St. Jude. Itâs one of my favorite shows of the year.â
Rucker made a commitment to support St. Jude Childrenâs Research Hospital after touring the facility known around the globe for treating childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases in 2008.
Friends performing with Rucker in past years have included Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Randy Houser, Charles Kelley (Lady Antebellum) and Kenny Rogers, among others. The lineup for this yearâs event will be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets to the 9th Annual Darius & Friends start at $50 for General Admission and go up to $150 for VIP options. Tickets will be available through the Ryman box office and www.DariusRucker.com.
For more information on âDarius and Friends,â please visit www.DariusRucker.com.
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