Every year, CMA Country Music Festival (CMAfest) itself makes contributions to worthy causes on behalf of the artists who participate, for free, at CMA Music Festival. So it makes sense that a lot of the events surrounding the CMA Country Music Festival are charity based. We've gathered up a list of our top picks of Charity Events that help others, and happen during and/or around the CMAfest.
5. Opry Trust Fund Benefit
Normally held at the Ryman Auditorium, this annual event, formally known as the Superstar Spectacular Benefit, usually takes place late Thursday night.The proceeds go to help give financial assistance in time of need, emergency, or catastrophe to people who were or are actively engaged in country music.
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7. YWCA Celebrity Auction
YWCA Celebrity Auction is held at the Hall of Fame Park, normally on Saturday, with the proceeds from the Celebrity Auction going to the YW of Middle Tennessee, a domestic abuse program. The event is free and normally hosted by Martina McBride.
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8. IFCO Funfest
Held annually during the CMAfest, for over forty years, this show is one of the most anticipated and well liked by country music fans. Loretta Johnson passed away on Monday, April 13, 2009 following a long battle with multiple myloma and the future of the IFCO Funfest is unknown at this time. We have confirmed that there will not be a Funfest in 2009 although there will be a Benefit “For the Love of IFCO, a benefit for Loretta Johnson taking place on June 9 at The Nashville Palace.
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If I've overlooked a local Nashville favorite or if you need me to update, add to, or change it, please feel free to contact me anytime!
Thanks,
Jan Duke
