ERNEST brings HARDY, Lukas Nelson, Jamey Johnson to Ryman for June benefit concert

As exclusively announced two months ago, ERNEST's takeover of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Craig Wiseman's Stars for Second Harvest benefit concert at the Ryman Auditorium will occur on June 4 at 7:30 p.m. CT.

At country music's Mother Church, a multi-generational list of legends and establishing stars will join the platinum-selling and recent all-genre Hot 100 chart-topping singer-songwriter well-regarded for his material, such as the new Lainey Wilson collaboration "I Would If I Could" and Post Malone and Morgan Wallen's "I Had Some Help."

Notable members of that group are HARDY, Jamey Johnson, and Lukas Nelson. Over the past two decades, the trio has achieved chart-topping success in Americana, country, and rock, as well as ACM, CMA and Grammy awards. As well, "In Color" performer Johnson was inducted as a Grand Ole Opry cast member in May 2022.

Concert tickets between $50-$150 are currently on sale at axs.com, Ryman box office, Ryman.com, or by calling (615) 889-3060. Proceeds from the concert benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee in their efforts to provide food to people facing hunger and work to advance hunger solutions in our community. For more information, visit secondharvestmidtn.org.

Stars for Second Harvest is presented by Nissan, with Logan’s Roadhouse generously serving as the stage sponsor.

"I'm honored to continue the legacy of one of Nashville's greatest songwriters and my friend and mentor, Craig Wiseman, through Stars for Second Harvest. Craig's work over the last two decades has changed countless lives in my hometown, and I look forward to doing my part to make sure thatcontinues throughout Middle and West Tennessee," said ERNEST in a press statement.

"This event has always been special, and knowing I get to bring some of my favorite artists and people in town along for the ride makes it even better."

For a half-century, 501(c)(3) nonprofit Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee has provided food to people facing hunger and worked to advance hunger solutions across the 46 counties in its service area by distributing food and other products to food pantries, congregate meal sites, shelters, childcare facilities, senior centers, group homes, and youth enrichment programs across Middle and West Tennessee.

"For 30 years, Nissan has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee in their fight against hunger," said Chandra Vasser, Vice President, Chief DEI Officer, Nissan Americas, and President of Nissan Foundation.

"Their work goes beyond just feeding the hungry; it empowers and nourishes our entire community, fostering compassion and building empathy for our neighbors. It takes a united, persistent effort to end hunger, and we are dedicated to finding ways to bring our community together in that fight."

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