Top Talent From Nashville Star Join Together To Fight Lupus
Benefit Concert Announced For June 11, 2007
Calling all country music fans, come out and
enjoy a great night of music while supporting a great cause! Top
contestants from USA Networks mega hit show Nashville Star will perform live
in support of the fight against Lupus.
This year's benefit concert for the Lupus Foundation of America, Mid-South
Chapter (LFAM) will bring together the top talent from seasons 1, 2, 4 and 5
will include performances by Chris Young (season 4) David St. Romain,
Joshua Stevens, Meg Allison, Kacey Musgraves, Dustin Wilkes, Tim LaRoche,
(season 5) Melanie Torres (season 4)Brent Keith (season 2) John Arthur
Martinez (season 1) But that's not all this great night has in store, food
and beverage will be available to all VIP members. The silent auction will
consist of various items from many of your favorite performing artists.
Sherry Hammond, Executive Director of the Mid-South LFA Chapter, is thrilled
to partner with these talented artists, "Lupus affects 1.5 million Americans
and more than 100,000 new cases develop worldwide every year. This is a
fantastic opportunity to increase public awareness for a disease that
strikes mostly young women of childbearing years."
Stars for Hope: A Benefit for the Lupus Foundation of America, Mid South
Chapter will be held Monday, June 11, 2007 at BB Kings in Nashville. The
concert will begin at 7:00 pm. Tickets will be available for $20 General
Admission, $30 VIP at the door or by calling B.B Kings at 615-256-2727 or
online at www.lupusmidsouth.org , and all proceeds from ticket sales will
go directly to LFAM.
ABOUT LFAM
The Lupus Foundation of America is the leading non-profit voluntary health
organization dedicated to finding the cause and cure for lupus. The
Mid-South Chapter's mission is also dedicated to improve the diagnosis and
treatment of lupus, support individuals and families affected by the
disease, and increase awareness of lupus among health professionals and the
public. Research, education, and patient services are at the heart of the
LFAM's programs.
