Nashville Continues to Rise

The Nashville Rising show was full of respect & admiration for the Middle Tennessee Community. A diverse lineup of artists stepped up to the plate at Nashville's Brigestone Arena, thanks to the Event's originators Tim McGraw & Faith Hill. Miranda Lambert began her second song performance by stating 'Nashville has built the house that I love...which is Country music', then proceeded to play her second #1 song 'The House That Built Me'. Photo on Right: Jason AldeanDolly Parton was broadcasted from a pre-taped message giving her support of the community by saying 'Nashville Rising is just another way to say 'Love Thy Neighbor'. Other celebrities who gave their support by video were Nashville native Reese Witherspoon & Country friend Matthew McConaughey. The ACM Lifting Lives program gave $100,000 to the Community Foundation along with a plethora of various organizations/businesses including Sharpie, Nashville Predators, & BMI. Access Hollywood Correspondent Nancy O' Dell lead the presentations of donations; BMI's VP Jody Williams announced they would match any donations given to Community Foundation up to $50,000 from now until July 31st, so text "Rising' to 501501 now.Artists who gave their time in performance were Carrie Underwood, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Montgomery Gentry, Blake Shelton with Trace Adkins, ZZ Top, Trace Adkins, Taylor Swift & many more. Julie Roberts gave the story of her personal losses from the Nashville Flood then performed a new ballad. Other surprises were the pre-taped talk show host Craig Ferguson giving his support for the Music City, Billy Ray Cyrus along with daughter Miley performing one after the other. Sandra Bullock came out & said a few words then tried to play the guitar jokingly then instead introduced Faith Hill's performance.For more Coverage Stay Tuned here at the NCC.