Caring Causes - Anne Wilson Benefit Concert (8/11, Corbin, KY)

 

PLATINUM-certified, GRAMMY-nominated artist and songwriter Anne Wilson will return to her home state of Kentucky for a special benefit concert at Corbin Arena in Corbin, Ky. on August 11, raising funds for families and communities impacted by the deadly tornado that struck Eastern Kentucky this May. With deep family ties to the region, the Lexington, Ky. native felt called to respond with hope and help through music.   All proceeds from the show will benefit tornado recovery efforts in the region, supporting both The Sheppard Family Foundation's direct work with families in London and Laurel County and the region-wide Appalachian Tornado Relief Fund. Tickets are on sale via annewilsonofficial.com, with the concert presented in partnership with Rural King, America's farm and home store.    “Kentucky is my home, and both the London and Somerset areas hold such dear memories for me,” shares Wilson. “When I found out about the tornadoes that hit in May and the devastation they caused, I knew I wanted to host a night that could bring hope and raise money for those in need. I'm so excited to be playing Corbin Arena for the very first time — the same venue where I saw so many concerts growing up. I'm praying this night of music brings healing, comfort and strength to those in need. I can't wait to be back in my home state.”   Wilson recently released her latest single “God Story,” a powerful reflection on faith, healing and the moments that shape us. It follows her breakout sophomore album REBEL and aligns her signature blend of worship and country storytelling. This month, Wilson will continue bringing that message to major Christian and country music festivals before joining Morgan Wallen's I'm The Problem Tour for select dates. With more new music and major moments on the way, stay up to date with Wilson at annewilsonofficial.com and keep up with her on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

ABOUT ANNE WILSON: One of Nashville's most inspiring young trailblazers, Anne Wilson is a revolution in modern music. The Lexington, Ky. native, known for her transcendent vocal and down-to-earth storytelling, released her album REBEL in 2024, fusing the heart of Contemporary Christian music with the sound of country. A bold musical statement with an even bolder message of faith, REBEL features the hopeful, healing debut country single “Rain In The Rearview” as well as chart-topping ballad “Strong” and “The Cross (with Chris Tomlin)”. The genre-bending album follows her GRAMMY-nominated 2022 debut My Jesus, with the title track becoming a PLATINUM-certified No. 1 hit on Billboard's Christian Airplay chart. Since then, Wilson has tallied over one billion global streams, made her Grand Ole Opry debut and completed her entirely sold-out headlining My Jesus Tour and 27-stop The REBEL Tour last fall. In 2025, Wilson toured nationwide on WINTER JAM and is hitting some of Christian and country music's major festivals this summer before joining Morgan Wallen's I'm The Problem Tour for select dates. Already named a Spotify Hot Country Artist to Watch, one of CMT's Next Women of Country and a 2024 Opry NextStage Artist, she has made high-profile appearances on TODAY and ACM Honors, earned her first-ever CMT Music Awards nomination, and took home a Billboard Music Award. Wilson recently released REBEL (Live From Lexington) as well as REBEL (Revisited), offering fans unique listening experiences of her critically acclaimed album as she readies her next chapter of music. Unapologetically real, Wilson approaches her craft with a purpose and conviction that sets her apart.    ABOUT THE UPPER CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: The Upper Cumberland Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, serves Bell, Clay, Knox, Laurel, and Whitley counties. The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is a non-profit, nationally-accredited community foundation based in and serving the Appalachian counties of Kentucky. They leverage philanthropy, investment, and collaboration to create regional opportunities. They prioritize community building, grantmaking, rural advocacy, and ensuring all voices are heard through their network of localized affiliates.