The event returns to the Ryman Auditorium on June 2nd
Multi-time diamond-certified superstar Darius Rucker returns to the historic Ryman Auditorium on Monday, June 2nd for his 16th annual Darius and Friends concert benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event, which unofficially kicks off the week of CMA Fest in downtown Nashville and has raised more than $4.3 million to date, will feature a surprise all-star roster of friends as has become tradition at the annual celebration.
Rucker, who was honored as the 2023 CMA Humanitarian of the Year for always prioritizing philanthropic work throughout his career, made a commitment to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital nearly two decades ago after taking an inspiring tour of the hospital. Through this meaningful experience, Rucker learned how St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Following that impactful 2008 visit, Rucker’s effort has since become an annual tradition. Friends performing with Rucker in past years have included Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Dan + Shay, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, Jelly Roll, Charles Kelley of Lady A, Ashley McBryde, A.J. McLean of the Backstreet Boys, Megan Moroney, Brad Paisley, Kenny Rogers and Tommy Thayer of Kiss, among many others.
Tickets are available via AXS. Pre-sale access begins tomorrow (Thurs, May 1st) at 10 am CT, ahead of the general sale on Friday, May 2nd. The event is made possible with support from generous sponsors AMD and The Law Office of Jennifer McCoy.
