The 10th
Annual Reading, Writing and Rhythm Concert to be held
June 8,
2010 at
the James Polk Theater in Nashville, TN
Fundraising
event to kick-off
this year’s Country Music Festival
March 23, 2010
– The Reading, Writing and Rhythm
Concert: The Chely Wright Foundation will be celebrating its 10th
anniversary this year with a benefit gala on June 8th at the
James
Polk Theater in Nashville. This annual concert and auction will kick
off
the 2010 Country Music Festival!
In what has
become one of the most coveted events
during Country Music Week, this year’s artists participating include
Rodney
Crowell, Chely Wright, Justin
Moore, Bucky Covington, Sarah Buxton and Jann Arden. More artists will
be
announced soon!
Created by
Country Music Star, Chely Wright, the evening will feature acoustic and
band
performances as well as live auctions on stage and a silent auction.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, March 24th at 10:00am. To
purchase tickets ($40), go to www.tpac.org
or for preferred seating visit www.chely.com.
The James Polk Theater is located at 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN
37243. Event begins at 8:00pm. Silent auction begins at 2:00pm in the
theater lobby.
About
Reading, Writing and Rhythm: The Chely Wright Foundation
Founded by
Chely Wright, The Reading, Writing and Rhythm Foundation
non-profit
charity dedicated to improving education in America’s public schools.
RW&R has donated musical instruments and funds to schools nationwide
and
works year round to raise public awareness of the importance of music
education and safe learning environments for our nation’s youth. To
learn more
about RW&R or to make donations visit their website www.rwandr.org.
About
Chely Wright
Best
known for such chart-topping hit songs such as “Single White Female” and
“Shut
Up and Drive” Chely Wright has garnered numerous awards from both the
Academy
of Country Music and the Country Music Association. She received the
Academy of Country Music's Award for Best new Female Artist in 1995 and
has
been featured in People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in
2001. Her new CD, Lifted off the Ground (produced by Rodney
Crowell)
will be released on May 4th. Simultaneously, Chely will also be releasing her first
book entitled, Like Me
House);
A moving and candid account of her life, her career and her
extraordinary
journey. www.chely.com or www.myspace.com/chelywright
