Love Rising Tennessee, LBGTQ+ Benefit Concert, Delivers Artist Lineup: Sheryl Crow, Jason Isbell, Allison Russell and More
On March 20, activists and musicians will join forces at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., for a special Love Rising Tennessee benefit concert. The event, which is presented in partnership with the Looking Out Foundation, will raise funds on behalf of multiple organizations that serve the LGBTQ+ community. Esteemed artists from across the U.S. are slated to perform, including event co-hosts Jason Isbell and Allison Russell.
Sheryl Crow and Hozier will also share the stage, along with Paramore frontwoman Haley Williams. Other confirmed artists on the lineup include Amanda Shires, Brittany Howard, Brothers Osburne, Jake Wesley Rogers, Joy Oladoken, Julien Baker, Maren Morris, Myra Byrne, The Rainbow Coalition and Yola.
More artists are set to be announced. View the full current lineup and updates here.
The performers will stand together in opposition to the influx of new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that has been passed in the state of Tennessee. According to the official event announcement, “Love Rising” will serve as a “celebration of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
In a statement issued to Instagram, guest artist Marin Morris wrote, “Let’s show these politicians that they do not speak for all of Tennessee. Love will prevail.”
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Tickets for the event will be available here, beginning Wednesday, March 8, at 10 a.m. CT. All ticket proceeds will directly benefit The Tennessee Equality Project, inclusion tennessee, OUTMemphis and The Tennessee Pride Chamber. The Looking Out Foundation has committed to doubling all funds raised up to 100k.
