Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, and Lady A are among the many Nashville-based stars who will carry out at a live performance on Wednesday (12) to honor the victims and their households, the church, workers, and first responders of the capturing incident at Covenant School.
The non-public Christian elementary college, within the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville, was the scene of the deadly capturing of three nine-year-old youngsters and three workers members on March 27. The live performance, which begins at 7pm CT at Belmont University’s the Fisher Center, is billed as A Night of Joy Celebrating the Covenant School. It might be hosted by writer and speaker Annie F. Downs, with all proceeds going to the varsity.
Other artists within the line-up embody Chris Tomlin, Colony House, Ben Rector, Dave Barnes, Drew Holcomb, Ellie Holcomb, Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show, Matt Kearney, Matt Maher, Natalie Hemby, Sixpence None the Richer, the Warren Brothers, The War and Treaty, Trent Dabbs, and Tyler Hubbard, plus Brett Taylor/Luke Laird/Sandra McCracken and Dwan Hill/Jasmine Mullen/Sarah Kroger. Lady A’s look comes two days earlier than they start their very own Request Line tour with two nights on the Ryman Auditorium.
The occasion web page on the Fisher Center web site notes: “Nashville musicians and songwriters stand with the Covenant School and Covenant Church for a night of joy, restoration, music, and memory. Join us and add your voice to honor the victims and their families, the church, staff, and the first responders…an extraordinary group of Nashville-based artists have gathered to lend their voices and talents in support.”
Due to the overwhelming demand and help for the live performance, a simulcast overflow viewing will happen within the Massey Performing Arts Center at Belmont University. Tickets for this viewing are priced at $25 and all proceeds may also go the varsity fund.
Those unable to attend can contribute to the Caring for Covenant Fund at this web page.