Stapleton plans benefit for Kentucky
"A Concert for Kentucky," which benefits Stapleton's newly created Outlaw State of Kind Hometown Fund, will be held at the University of Kentucky's Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. on April 25, 2020.
The performance is the first concert ever held at UK's Kroger Field and will feature very special guests Willie Nelson & Family, Sheryl Crow and Yola.
All net proceeds will go toward Chris and Morgane Stapleton's Outlaw State of Kind Hometown Fund. Established in partnership with the Blue Grass Community Foundation, the fund will specifically support local and national organizations directly impacting Kentucky, with initial grant distributions focusing on music and arts education.
The concert tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. local time.
More news for Chris Stapleton
- 01/17/25: Stapleton adds shows to All-American Road Show
- 01/15/25: Stapleton partners with Earnhardt for Daytona 500
- 01/09/25: Stapleton's All-American Road Show returns
- 11/20/24: Wallen wins CMA Entertainer of the year, Stapleton takes three CMA honors
- 08/29/24: Stapleton takes "Think I'm In Love With You" to video
- 05/20/24: Stapleton/Lipa collaboration gets released
- 04/26/24: Stapleton takes on Petty's "I Should Have Known It"
- 02/04/24: Stapleton, Isbell & The 400 Unit take two GRAMMYS each
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