Chris Janson, Bass Pro Shops donate $100k to Folds of Honor

Bass Pro Shops “Round-Up at the Register” campaign runs through Nov 13th

Chris Janson has long been an active supporter of our military, from taking the stage alongside the United States Air Force Band last year to performing at the Grand Ole Opry’s “America Salutes You” benefit concert in May. When Janson released his single “Bye Mom,” he knew that its message of unconditional love would resonate with listeners across the country – especially those who have experienced loss or hardship. With that message in mind, Janson has teamed up with Bass Pro Shops to commemorate Military Family Appreciation Month and Veteran’s Day. Now through November 13th, Bass Pro Shops is hosting an in-store “round-up at the register” campaign to help fund at least 20 life-changing scholarships (a minimum of $100,000) for the spouses and children of fallen and disabled service members via national nonprofit organization Folds of Honor.

“I’m so grateful to my friends at Bass Pro Shops for doing the round-up at the register this week through Folds of Honor,” Janson shares. “I couldn’t be more humbled that ‘Bye Mom’ inspired such a great opportunity. This week you can round up every purchase at Bass Pro Shops, and the proceeds will go to our great servicemen and women and their families. Thank you to our veterans this Thursday and always.”

Janson will wrap the year continuing to spread unconditional love and holiday cheer. On December 11th he will serve as the grand marshal at the local Leiper’s Fork Christmas Day parade. The avid outdoorsman, who previously joined the parade in 2019, will once again team up with Bass Pro Shops and the Franklin High School fishing team to pass out rods and reels to children along the route.

Meanwhile, the celebrated recording artist’s single “Bye Mom” is climbing the charts at country radio. What began as a tribute to his friend and co-writer’s mom, who passed late last year, has turned into a ballad about loving someone more than yourself.

Janson will continue traveling the nation for headlining dates and special events through the end of the year, with more to be announced soon.

Buddy Iahn
Buddy Iahn

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