Nashville, TN – Superstar Alan Jackson will give a private concert tonight for volunteers and donors at the Grand Ole Opry. The concert will help raise money for the family of Hendersonville, TN, firefighter Jerrod Hawkins and his wife Amy and their two sons. Amy was paralyzed by a massive F-3 tornado in April while trying to protect her sons. Two songs from Jackson’s concert, “Remember When” and “Livin’ on Love”, will air as part of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in the Fall. In early April 2006, a massive F-3 tornado tore through the Hawkins’ hometown of Hendersonville, Tennessee. While Jerrod was on duty and could only watch the storm from his fire station, the tornado hit the Hawkins’ home directly, ripping the house from its foundation. Amy heroically saved her sons Jair and Cole’s lives by lying on top of them in the basement. Unfortunately the bricks, debris, and concrete that hit Amy caused permanent injuries: her vertebrae and ribs were crushed, her lungs were punctured, and she sustained serious head trauma. Amy was left paralyzed by the destructive force of nature .
On July 28, firefighter Jerrod Hawkins and his family will hear the good news that they will receive a new and renovated home in a remarkable seven days courtesy of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and the proceeds from Jackson’s concert.
Jackson is set to release his first new mainstream country album in two years, LIKE RED ON A ROSE, produced by Grammy winning songwriter/performer Alison Krauss is due out on September 26th The eponymously titled first single has been most added at radio since its release three weeks ago.
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While I appreciate the article about the home being built for the Hawkins family, it should be noted that Alan Jackson’s involvement, though generous, is quite periphery. Capitol Homes, one of the top home-building companies in Middle Tennessee, is the main partner with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in supplying the materials and labor to get this job done. They have worked with staff at ABC for more than a month to orchestrate this massive project and have solicited hundreds of donations from subcontractors, companies and individuals.
Kara,
You are very right about Capitol Homes being the main partner and sponsor in making this project happen. We have been following the Hawkins Family since the tornado devastated their lives, thru the petition, and have had our staff on site all week and it is very apparent to all that there is an abundance of the hard work and dedication associated with this project and in helping this family. It’s incredible to see how the Middle Tennessee community has come together to help this dear family in their time of need.
For more information on how to help, see the day to day progress, and find out more about the sponsors please visit the websites listed below.
http://www.hendersonvillehero.com
http://www.capitolhomesoftn.com/ExtremeHome
Upcoming:
-Move that bus will take place this Friday afternoon and will air on ABC in the fall so that the whole world can see why Tennessee is and will always live up to it’s name as the Volunteer State.
-Our full online coverage of this Extreme Makeover from start to finish.