Famed country music artist and Broadway star Gary Morris will make a rare Tucson appearance in a benefit concert for his injured niece, Heather, and other victims of domestic violence. Gary Morris and Friends: A Benefit for Heather will feature Tucson native, acclaimed singer/songwriter Lisa Morales, and other artists to be announced. The event will be held on Friday, Aug. 24 at 8:30 PM at the Rialto Theatre in Tucson, Arizona. Full details are below.
Date: Friday, August 24, 2018
Time: 8:30 PM
Location: Rialto Theatre
318 E. Congress St.
Tucson, AZ 85701
Tickets: $100 which includes a CD and meet-and-greet pass
$50 which includes a CD
$35 for balcony seats
Purchase tickets here or call the Rialto box office at (520) 740-1000.
In June, Morris’s niece was shot twice in the head in a domestic-violence event in Tucson. She survived the shooting, but has permanent damage and a long recovery. She is going through therapy to learn tasks that many of us take for granted, such as walking and talking.
“We’re amazed that she’s done so well, but her recovery is going to be extensive and expensive,” said Morris. “I’m also aware that there are many other victims of domestic violence and we, as a society, need to try to do everything we can to help them and help prevent any more heartless violence.”
“There is so much we need to do to get Heather back on track,” said Morris’s twin sister, Carey Morris Willits, who lives in Tucson. “We really appreciate all of the prayers for her and continue to see miracles happen. This has been a big stress, knowing she has responsibilities with no income.”
Morris also has set up a GoFundMe account called Heather Walks, www.gofundme.com/heather-walks
“Country music fans are the best in the world and Tucson fans will want to support Gary and his niece,” said Herb Crowe, program director for KIIM-FM (99.5-FM). “We’re happy to partner with Gary to make this concert happen and help Heather and other victims of domestic violence.”