Legendary country singer Reba McEntire is being honored in Nashville later this month, but not for her amazing musical or acting talents.
McEntire is no stranger to winning awards, having taken home a lengthy list of them during her 50 years of making music.
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However, this time around, the Happy Place star is being honored for her generous heart and constant giving back to the Nashville community, as Musicians On Call is honoring McEntire with the Music Heals Golden Ukulele Award.
According to the website, Musicians On Call is the “nation’s leading provider of live music in hospitals, Musicians On Call volunteers have performed for more than one million individuals in healthcare facilities nationwide.”
“With over 36 million people hospitalized annually, MOC is on a mission to reach millions more.”
McEntire is receiving the Music Heals Golden Ukulele Award for her fundraising campaigns and her involvement in programs that support patients and healthcare professionals.
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The “Fancy” hitmaker will be honored at the Musicians On Call’s largest-ever fundraiser happening on May 20 at The Pinnacle in Nashville. Garth Brooks,Vince Gill, andTrisha Yearwood are set to perform, while Martina McBride is scheduled to make a special appearance to help honor McEntire.
“The stage is set and the icons are ready—we’re finally pulling back the curtain on Music Heals Live! 🎸✨ We are beyond excited to announce Music Heals Live!, an unforgettable evening celebrating the healing power of music. We’re bringing together some of the most iconic voices in the world to honor the legendary @reba, Mitch Glazier of @riaa_awards, and MOC Volunteers Daisy Perez, Dianna Perez, Jeff Scornavacca, Keenan Kamae and Stan Garrison,” read the caption on the Instagram post announcing the event.
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It was also revealed that fans can bid on a red-carpet meet-and-greet with singer Charles Esten, of Outer Banks and Nashville fame.
A press release for the event honoring McEntire and raising money for a good cause revealed that her leadership and dedication have helped the organization succeed in achieving its mission.
McEntire isn’t just entertaining fans; she’s working to help make their lives better and give back to her community.
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