News Summary
Anne Wilson will host a benefit concert at Corbin Arena to raise funds for families affected by the recent tornado in Eastern Kentucky. Proceeds will support local recovery efforts through The Sheppard Family Foundation and the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky. The concert, in partnership with Rural King, aims to provide hope and healing to the community. Attendees can purchase tickets for both in-person and livestream access, contributing to the essential relief efforts following the disaster.
Corbin, Kentucky – Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Anne Wilson will host a benefit concert at Corbin Arena on Monday, August 11. This event aims to raise funds for families and communities affected by the devastating tornado that struck Eastern Kentucky in May.
All proceeds from the concert will go directly to support the recovery efforts in the region. The funds will be allocated to the The Sheppard Family Foundation, which focuses on direct assistance in London and Laurel County, as well as to the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, which operates a regionwide Appalachian Tornado Relief Fund.
Wilson, a Lexington native, has emerged as one of Nashville’s inspiring young trailblazers, blending contemporary Christian music with country sounds. Her debut single, “My Jesus,” received a Grammy nomination and achieved platinum certification. Following her success, she released her sophomore album, “Rebel,” in 2024 and has gained acclaim for her uplifting performances across the country.
Rural King, the largest privately owned farm and home retailer in America, is partnering with Wilson to present this concert. In addition to the live event, the concert will also be available via livestream on Veeps, with all proceeds from the livestream contributing to the same tornado recovery efforts.
The concert is set to begin at 7 p.m. on August 11, with in-person ticket prices starting at $43.55. For those unable to attend in person, livestream access tickets will be available starting at $9.99. Tickets can be purchased through Anne Wilson’s official website and Veeps.
Wilson has personal ties to the affected areas and has expressed emotional connections filled with many precious memories. The devastation caused by the tornado motivated her to organize this concert as a way to bring hope, healing, and financial support to those impacted by the disaster.
The partnership with Rural King, founded in 1960 in Mattoon, Illinois, further emphasizes the community aspect of the event. Today, Rural King operates over 140 stores across 14 states and supports various charitable initiatives, including cooperation on this benefit concert.
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is a nonprofit organization dedicated to philanthropy and community support for Appalachian counties, focusing on addressing issues like disaster recovery, as seen with the current tornado relief efforts.
Wilson’s commitment to her home state and its residents underscores the importance of strength found through faith, aiming to assist the community in rebuilding and recovering from the traumatic events of the past months.
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
- LEX18
- Wikipedia: Anne Wilson (singer)
- Lane Report
- Google Search: Anne Wilson concert benefit tornado
- Richmond Register
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Kentucky tornado relief
- Music Row
- Google News: Anne Wilson tornado relief
Author: STAFF HERE FLORENCE WRITER
FLORENCE STAFF WRITER The FLORENCE STAFF WRITER represents the experienced team at HEREFlorence.com, your go-to source for actionable local news and information in Florence, Florence County, and beyond. Specializing in "news you can use," we cover essential topics like product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news affecting the area—with deep expertise drawn from years of dedicated reporting and strong community input, including local press releases and business updates. We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as the Florence Festival of Lights, Pee Dee Pride, and agricultural expos at the Florence Center. Our coverage extends to key organizations like the Florence Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Pee Dee Area Council of Governments, plus leading businesses in healthcare and retail that power the local economy such as McLeod Health and Pee Dee Electric Cooperative. As part of the broader HERE network, including HERECharleston.com, HEREColumbia.com, HEREGreenville.com, and HEREHiltonHead.com, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into South Carolina's dynamic landscape.
