Stapleton, Yoakam, Childers join Kentucky Rising concert benefit
Monday, September 12, 2022 – "Kentucky Rising," a special one-night-only benefit concert featuring Chris Stapleton, Dwight Yoakam and Tyler Childers, will be held at Lexington's Rupp Arena on Oct. 11.
The event was organized in response to the devastating flooding in the area earlier this summer.
Tickets go on-sale this Friday, Sept. 16. All net proceeds from the concert will benefit the "Kentucky Rising Fund" to support flood relief work and recovery efforts in eastern Kentucky, including support for the many victims, their families and first responders. Under guidance from the Blue Grass Community Foundation, the "Kentucky Rising Fund" will strategically support both immediate needs and long-term recovery projects as they emerge.
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CD reviews for Chris Stapleton
There was a bit of a controversy at the recent CMAs when Chris Stapleton beat out Morgan Wallen for best male vocalist, especially after Wallen had such a huge year, commercially speaking. Yes, one can make the case that Wallen is the most popular male singer in country music these days. However, when it comes to pure singing, Stapleton is arguably the genre's most naturally talented singer. He doesn't really need any more proof of that, of course, but his "Higher" album ...
Chris Stapleton's "Starting Over" release is one of those rare beauties of an album, where your favorite track may change from day to day. All of 'em are just that great. It is, simply put, Stapleton's best full-length to date.
You may love the title track, which puts flesh and bone onto the 'better luck next time' wish. Then again, the spiritual truth contained within the Creedence Clearwater Revival-esque "Devil Always Made Me Think Twice" might also ...
There is no bigger artist in country music today, perhaps even in American music, than Chris Stapleton. His appeal reaches beyond just the commercial country fans for his gritty bluesy approach. 2015's "Traveller" set a high bar, which was met by this year's release of "From A Room: Volume 1," which won Album of the Year in the 51st CMA Awards. Stapleton also garnered the Male Vocalist of the Year for his second time. Now seven months after that release, "From ...
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