Hurricane Mills, Tenn.–Country Legend Loretta Lynn has called on her friends to come together for a benefit concert for the victims of the catastrophic flooding in Humphreys County. The flooding killed 20 people, including children, destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses and left many homeless.
The concert will be livestreamed from the Grand Ole Opry at 7 p.m. September 13 with proceeds from the event benefiting the United Way of Humphreys County.
Among the country stars performing at the event will be Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Luke Bryan, and Luke Combs. Tickets are available at opry.com, starting at $60 before fees.
Lynn said in a Facebook message, “The flood that devastated our area has been awful, but love is stronger. I’m so grateful for my friends who are answering my call for us to all pitch in and help every way we can.”
Lynn’s ranch foreman Wayne Spears was one of the victims of the flooding disaster and her Hurricane Mills ranch and campground sustained damage.
Lynn said in a press release., “I am so honored that so many of our friends are coming together to show so much love for our neighbors and community after such a devastating loss. You know, we’ve all needed help from time-to-time, and that’s why when we can give back, we do.”
The event is called “Loretta Lynn’s Friends: Hometown Rising”.
Tickets are available now (starting Fri, Sept 3rd) via Opry.com and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ticket prices begin at $65.
The special event will broadcast live on Circle Network at 8 pm ET in addition to live streaming on Circle All Access via Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. A joint venture between Opry Entertainment Group and Gray Television, Circle is available to watch on Circle and Gray TV stations, DISH Studio Channel 102, Sling TV and other TV affiliates.