The sold out concert taped at the Grand Ole Opry House
A benefit concert supporting the military, veterans and first responder charities that celebrates ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons’ outstanding career is set to air on FOX starting later this month. America Salutes You honors “ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons” features Brad Paisley, Chris Janson, Dennis Quaid, Eric Church, Jimmie Vaughan, Larkin Poe, Lucinda Williams, Tim Montana, Travis Tritt and Guthrie Trapp performing to a socially distant sold out crowd at the Grand Ole Opry in May.
“A sold out audience at the Grand Ole Opry House enjoyed an amazing show honoring Mr. Gibbons,” says Bob Okun, Executive Producer, America Salutes You. “Now a national TV audience can enjoy the same dynamic concert special while supporting charities assisting our veterans and first responders with their generous on-line donations.”
“We are very happy to be once again airing a wonderful America Salutes You benefit special across so many of our markets,” adds Frank Cicha, Executive Vice President, Fox Television Stations Programming.
The show is scheduled to air on Fox stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Tampa, Seattle, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Orlando, Milwaukee, Austin and Gainesville. Fans can visit the America Salutes You website for specific days and times, as well as to donate. One hundred percent of the public donations will be made to non-profits including ThanksUSA, CreatiVets, the USO, First Responders Children’s Foundation. Returning sponsors include: Walgreens, Verizon Media, Amazon, Medstar Health, KLOVE Media, The Center for Discovery, and The Davis Elkins Foundation.
Bob Okun is the Executive Producer of this event and the annual nationally televised Guitar Legends concert series. Award-winning producer and filmmaker Martin Guigui is the Music Director. Evan Haiman is the TV Producer. Tisha Fein is the Producer.
The house band features guitarist Audley Freed, drummer Fred Eltringham, bassist Mike Merritt, a horn section, and led by pianist and music director Martin Guigui.
