Chuck Wicks, Steel Magnolia + More Cover Paul McCartney Songs for Cancer Benefit
Chuck Wicks, Steel Magnolia, Phil Vassar, Sarah Darling, SHeDAISY and Jordyn Shellhart will all converge on Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium stage this fall for a great cause. The group of artists are part of the Let Us In benefit concert, which will aid the Woman and Cancer Fund Campaign.
The charity, which was created in memory of Sir Paul McCartney's late wife, Linda McCartney (who passed away in 1998 after battling cancer), strives to both bring awareness to women's cancer issues, as well as to raise money for the cause, which will be dispersed to various organizations.
Each artist will perform one of their own songs plus cover a McCartney tune. The November 7 concert, which will be hosted by actor and comedian Jeff Daniels, will be recorded and released on DVD. Each artist's version of the cover songs will also be available for purchase the following day, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Woman and Cancer Fund.
The special concert is one Chuck is happy to participate in. "I lost my grandmother to cancer," he tells Lynchburg, Va. radio station 107.9 WYYD, "so anytime I can give back and create awareness for cancer research, I'm all about it."
Tickets for the star-studded event go on sale on Friday, August 26, and can be purchased here.