Trisha Yearwood Delivers On a Promise and Raises Thousands Upon Thousands to Help Find a Cure for Breast Cancer

With the help of some friends – including all those who filled the seats of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House to the rafters – longtime advocate and supporter Trisha Yearwood raised over $850,000 for breast cancer research and care headlining the second annual Susan G. Komen Band As One Nashville Concert for the Cure: Trisha Yearwood & Friends event at Music City’s Grand Ole Opry House.

“That night was the perfect example of love in action,” Trisha says. “I was honored to be a part of such a wonderful evening. I am so grateful to all of the artists who gave of their time for such an important cause, and for everyone who showed up to support finding a cure for breast cancer.”

The audience was treated to a night of stellar performances not only by Trisha, but by the many friends who joined the bill at her request. After welcoming the crowd with a pair of songs she wrote and recorded for her recent album, The Mirror (“Bringing the Angels” and “Girls Night In”), Trisha yielded the stage to The Band Loula (“Don’t Call Me”), Rissi Palmer (a new song called “Survivor’s Joy”), Hailey Whitters (making her first concert performance since having a baby a few months ago to do “Everything She Ain’t” and “How Far Can It Go?” with Trisha), The War & Treaty (a searing version of Otis Redding’s “Sittin’ On the Dock of the Bay”), Lukas Nelson (“More Than We Can Handle” and “I Hope You Find Yourself” with Trisha), Ashley  McBryde (her new “What If We Don’t” and “Bible and a .44), and Charles Kelley (Lady A’s “Need You Now” with Trisha, followed by the Phil Collins-Marilyn Martin ’80s duet “Separate Lives”).

Trisha took the stage solo with a song she’s often dedicated to those facing breast cancer, her 2014 hit “Prizefighter,” along with showstopper “She’s In Love With the Boy” which brought people to their feet at the sound of the first note. They remained there for the rest of the evening, as Trisha introduced Reba McEntire who capped the night with “I’m a Survivor” before bringing Trisha back out to present her with the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Promise Award on behalf of the organization. Reba noted Trisha’s longtime dedication to the night’s cause, expressing her admiration for to someone who’s much more than “an artist and a friend.” Accepting the honor, Trisha applauded Reba for her example – saying she “set the bar” – before acknowledging how much the award, shaped like a breast cancer lapel ribbon, means…dedicating it to her mother, Gwen, friends and others lost to breast cancer as well as “all the people who’ve kicked its butt” drawing a wave of cheers and applause. She and Reba then wrapped the night with a showstopping cover of Linda Ronstadt’s “When Will I Be Loved.”

The Promise Award is presented to those who have gone above and beyond in the fight to help end breast cancer through their philanthropy, advocacy and commitment to reaching those impacted by the disease. It was created in honor of the promise Susan G. Komen founder Nancy Brinker made to end breast cancer forever.

To continue raising funds for Komen, Reba and Trisha will auction a special commemorative Band As One Nashville denim jacket, hand-painted by artist Olivia Reckert and personally autographed by both artists. The auction also features an exclusive collection of signed items, including Reba’s The Hits on vinyl and her book Not That Fancy, as well as Trisha’s The Mirror on vinyl and her Trisha's Kitchen cookbook. Fans can bid and support the cause at the link HERE!