Little Big Town, Jason Aldean, Julie Roberts and Wynonna donated some quality time to a friend Tuesday night (June 6) when
Chely Wright hosted her sixth annual Reading, Writing & Rhythm benefit concert as one of the events leading into the CMA
Music Festival in Nashville.
Fans lined the street outside the Wildhorse Saloon for their chance to buy tickets to
the event that raised more than $100,000 for the nonprofit organization Wright founded to provide musical instruments and
equipment to public schools in need.
Little Big Town kicked off the night with a set that included the hit single,
"Boondocks," to set the precedent for the rest of the night as fans stood cheering and singing along to some of their favorite
country tunes. And Aldean didn't leave any room for questioning as he belted out his first country chart-topper, "Why."
The
fun didn't stop there. Roberts kept fans on their feet with covers such as "Girl Next Door" and "Proud Mary" while moments
later Keith Anderson went "Pickin' Wildflowers" with his audience. Ty Herndon made a special guest appearance singing one
of his past number No. 1 hits, "Livin' in a Moment." But it was Bryan White who raised almost $1,000 for the charity as audience
members offered to pay as much as $300 each for him to sing their requests.
Wynonna won over the crowd as she belted
out some of her classic hits, including "No One Else on Earth." By the end of her set, the entire Wildhorse Saloon was engaged
in a heartwarming singalong of the Judds' 1990 smash, "Love Can Build a Bridge."
Wright ended the successful evening
by singing some of her most popular material, including "Bumper of My SUV." Wright thanked everyone in attendance as well
as the country acts for supporting the cause.
Wynonna best summed the night when she said, "Tonight, I'm here for one
reason ... and that's love." The statement rang true for the artists and dedicated fans who came together for the love of
children and music education.
Wynonna, Jason Aldean Help Chely Wright Raise $100,000
Wright's Annual Charity Concert Also Featured Little Big Town and Julie Roberts
