Brittany Howard, Sheryl Crow, Hayley Williams Protest Tennessee Drag Ban With Love Rising Benefit Concert in Nashville

Love Rising is an upcoming Nashville-based profit live performance in response to Tennessee’s new legislation banning drag performances on public property or anyplace youngsters are current. It takes place March 20 at Bridgestone Enviornment in Nashville. The lineup consists of Brittany Howard, Sheryl Crow, Maren Morris, Jason Isbell, Hayley Williams, Julien Baker, Amanda Shires, Brothers Osborne, Yola, Allison Russell, and extra. Discover ticket info beneath.

Proceeds from the live performance will go to Tennessee Equality Mission, Inclusion Tennessee, OUTMemphis, and the Tennessee Satisfaction Chamber in Partnership With Trying Out Basis. Donations are presently being accepted by the Trying Out Basis. The Tennessee Equality Mission is encouraging the state’s resident to register to vote.

“As a queer, intersectional artist and mom, elevating my little one in Nashville, it’s necessary to me to help these fantastic Tennessee LGBTQIA+ advocacy organizations, working so laborious to construct bridges, cut back hurt and promote equality for all Tennesseans,” Allison Russell stated in an announcement. “LGBTQIA+ contributions and creativity are foundational to each style of contemporary track and humanities efficiency. I believe it speaks volumes that so many in our group are feeling the identical name to help, have a good time and uplift!” 

“SB3/HB9 and SB1/HB1 are clearly focused assaults on Tennesseans who haven’t carried out something flawed,” Jason Isbell added. “These payments add as much as an try to eradicate a precious a part of our group and drive good individuals to stay in worry. We are able to’t in good conscience simply stand by and let that occur.” 

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