Grammy, Grand Ole Opry, American Idol, Hall of Fame and Multi-Awarded
and Charted Stars Appearing in Special Songwriters Showcase
**Tickets Available Now Online at Event Brite for
7th Annual Benefit for
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital**
Country With Heart founder and organizer, Bobby Marquez, made the official lineup announcement earlier today on RFD-TV.
Grammy award winners Larry Gatlin, John Berry and Linda Davis will be joined by rising singer/songwriter and former American Idol contestant, Lauren Mascitti. The hits keep coming as Grammy nominated and European country music award winner Billy Yates takes stage with Oklahoma Hall of Fame star and multi-genre hit songwriter Becky Hobbs and Sirius/XM radio host, singer/songwriter Dallas Wayne.
Show host, Bobby Marquez will perform some special songs, as well, in dedication to his longtime fan and former St. Jude kid, Petey Northup as the show will be held this year in his honor following his passing earlier this year.
“Larry Gatlin is a master with words. He can rip your heart out or have you dancing with his song lyrics. Just listen to “I’ve Done Enough Dying Today” and “All The Gold In California.” That is why he is in the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame,” shares Marquez.
“John Berry can sing the phone book. He is one of the all-time greatest vocalist and still the nicest guy you’ll ever meet. He’ll give you goosebumps with “Your Love Amazes Me” and “O Holy Night,”” states Marquez.
Bobby Marquez adds, “Linda Davis has been touring to sold-out songwriter shows and fans are going to find out why at this event. Her heart of gold comes out in every song.”
“I can’t wait to hear Lauren Mascitti live. I am a huge fan. She is a superstar and genuine. Her voice and her songs are just amazing,” comments Bobby Marquez.
“I had the honor of writing a song with Billy Yates. He is incredibly talented with a great sense or humor. And he couldn’t have written better songs for George Jones, wow to say that, he is a great one,” remarks Bobby Marquez.
“Becky Hobbs is a fireball of talent. The list of stars who have recorded her songs is incredible. And she has so much passion on stage. “Angels Among Us” is a special song to St. Jude as well, so that will be a highlight of the show,” exclaims Bobby Marquez.
“Dallas Wayne is such a great addition. He is a good guy and it sure says something when Willie Nelson is your friend and fan. Dallas has been all over the world and the Grand Ole Opry stage and knows country music inside out besides sharing his knowledge with the rest of us on Sirius/XM radio….what a treasure,” states Marquez.
Tickets to see this talented lineup are available online at Country With Heart Tickets on www.eventbrite.com. Tickets will also be available at the door the day of the event. All proceeds from Country With Heart will go directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Their current campaign is “Love Music. Stop Cancer.” St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
There will also be some impressive auction items from Crosley, Guitar Center (100 Oaks/Nashville), The Johnny Cash Museum, Dillards and more, along with gifts for all who attend. Plus there will be a fun raffle including some unique St. Jude items as part of the benefit.
And a home cooked buffet will be available for purchase to enjoy before the music starts. Doors open at 5pm on June 11th. The Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre has free parking at it’s Music Valley location.
“This is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime show, the way fan fair was meant to be, with a performance especially for the fans and giving back in a big way. This show will help a lot of families and further research to cure cancer!” shares Bobby Marquez.
For updates on the 2022 Country With Heart benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, keep up with Bobby Marquez daily at www.facebook.com/