RODNEY ATKINS PRESENTS “MUSIC CITY GIVES BACK” CONCERT FEATURING ATKINS AND FRIENDS THOMPSON SQUARE, JOSH THOMPSON AND OTHERS ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7th IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE AT 8:00p.m.
Free concert in the street kicks off a week of music, fun and giving
Presented by Wrangler and sponsored by Carl Black Chevrolet, Crown Royal, GAC, Sennheiser, Tempus Jets and THE BIG 98 COUNTRY
NASHVILLE, TN (May 25, 2011) – Award-winning and top selling country star Rodney Atkins announces today that he will headline “Music City Gives Back” with a host of other artists on Tuesday, June 7th in downtown Nashville. Josh Thompson, Thompson Square and others will join Atkins for a night of great music. The concert will increase awareness, accept donations of needed items and raise funds for tornado victims for the American Red Cross Relief Fund through donation collection locations around the event. Donations will be directed through the Nashville CVB foundation, Music City, Inc. The concert is open to the public and will be held between 2nd and 4th Avenue beginning at 7:00p.m. The public can make donations at the event or by visiting www.redcross.org.
Rodney Atkins says, “It is important for us to give to all of those in need. As an artist, I have performed in just about every town that has been hit by the many storms and I feel that this concert is a great way to reach out and help as many people as we can. I know that a lot of people from all over the world will be hitting the streets during this week and we wanted to kick off a week of music with a direction that will call people to action to continue to support the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund in any way that they can.”
The concert is presented by Wrangler, with Carl Black Chevrolet, Crown Royal, GAC, Sennheiser, Tempus Jets, and Big 98 Country as its sponsors.
More exciting announcements about the benefit concert will be announced soon.
About Music City, Inc.
The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation, known as Music City, Inc., was established to further the education, research and training for Nashville's hospitality industry and to produce events and projects in association with the City of Nashville.
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Wrangler® apparel is available nationwide in specialty stores, including work apparel chains, farm & fleet, and western stores, as well as through on-line and catalog retailers. To find a retailer or for more information on the Wrangler family of products visit www.wrangler.com or call 888.784.8571.
About VF
VF Corporation is a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel with more than 30 brands, including Wrangler, The North Face, Lee, Vans, Nautica, 7 For All Mankind, Eagle Creek, Eastpak, Ella Moss, JanSport, lucy, John Varvatos, Kipling, Majestic, Napapijri, Red Kap, Reef, Riders and Splendid.
VF Corporation's press releases, annual report and other information can be accessed through the Company's home page, www.vfc.com.
CONCERT INFORMATION:
“Music City Gives Back with Rodney Atkins and Friends”
On BROADWAY between 2nd and 4th Avenues, downtown Nashville (street will be closed for concert)
7:00p.m. – 11:00p.m.
Beneficiary: American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund through Music City, Inc.
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