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Kelsea Ballerini Headlines St. Jude Benefit Concert

10/14/2025

Summary

Story summary

Kelsea Ballerini will perform at Opry Benefiting St. Jude concert on October 19 to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The event features Mitchell Tenpenny and Anne Wilson, with ticket sales benefiting pediatric care.
Kenny Chesney, a 2025 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, reflects on his Tennessee roots and his collaboration with Ballerini on "half of my hometown."
Their performances together celebrate their shared background and Knoxville connection.

History

Historical Context

Founded by entertainer Danny Thomas on February 4, 1962, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, aims to combat pediatric cancer. The hospital has treated over 450,000 children, providing free care regardless of families' financial situations. Kelsea Ballerini's upcoming performance at the Opry concert exemplifies the community's ongoing support for this vital institution and its mission to save children's lives.

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Story summary

Kelsea Ballerini will perform at Opry Benefiting St. Jude concert on October 19 to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The event features Mitchell Tenpenny and Anne Wilson, with ticket sales benefiting pediatric care.
Kenny Chesney, a 2025 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, reflects on his Tennessee roots and his collaboration with Ballerini on "half of my hometown."
Their performances together celebrate their shared background and Knoxville connection.

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