NASHVILLE, TN (Sony BMG
Music Entertainment)–
Superstar Alan Jackson continues amid the forefront of country artists stepping forward to assist with relief efforts for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Even as CNN's Larry King Live prepares to air a performance on Tuesday from Jackson's
September 10 concert, word arrives today that the three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year will participate in an October 1 mega-concert in Houston, TX, pairing Jackson with Kenny Chesney,
George Strait, Martina McBride, Willie Nelson, and a host of others coming together for One Country: A Concert to Benefit Victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Tickets go on sale this Friday for the concert event, with all proceeds going toward the relief effort. CMT – Country Music Television is set to cover the show live beginning at 8 PM ET.
One Country marks the latest in a string of benefits gaining an assist from the Georgia native, beginning with his September 8 concert, from which Jackson donated his proceeds to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. His September 10, Philadelphia-area concert generated $3 from every ticket sold for the relief effort, with donations from Jackson, venue Tweeter Center, and WXTU-FM Philadelphia parent Beasley Broadcast Group. CNN's Larry King Live sent a crew to capture Jackson in concert at this show, filming his 'Rainy Day in June' (from his current disc, the Platinum-certified What I Do) for broadcast tomorrow night.
The same night as his Philly show, Jackson traveled to New York to participate in the mammoth, multi-genre benefit special, ReAct Now: Music & Relief, which aired on CMT, MTV, VH1, and sister MTV Networks stations.
Also previously announced is Jackson's participation in Country Reaches Out: An Opry Benefit for the American Red Cross, to be held September 27 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The commercial-free event will air live beginning at 9 PM ET on GAC – Great American Country and its sister networks DIY and FINE LIVING.
Fans can see Jackson's performance on Larry King Live on Tuesday, September 13, at 9 PM ET on CNN.
