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Lauren Alaina, Bobby Bones, Jay Cutler, Brandi Cyrus, Trent Harmon, Tegan Marie, Lucas Hoge And Marc Mariani Join City Of Hope Softball Game

By on May 12, 2018 in In The Press


City of Hope’s 28th annual Celebrity Softball Game continues to announce talent for the Saturday, June 9, event at First Tennessee Park. Bobby Bones, Brandi Cyrus, Lauren Alaina, Tegan Marie, Trent Harmon, Lucas Hoge, Jay Cutler and Marc Mariani have been added to the list of talent participating in the event. Teams iHeart Radio and Grand Ole Opry will meet at the field for a friendly competition for a great cause.   CLICK HERE for tickets ranging $15 – $35.

Office Depot will join the game for the first time as a supporting sponsor. Other notable partners include CMA Fest, U.S. Army, Grand Ole Opry and iHeart Radio.

Big Machine artist and Season 15 winner of ABC’s “American Idol” Trent Harmon will also perform the national anthem. City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game veteran and national radio personality Bobby Bones will continue as iHeart’s team captain. Reigning ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year Lauren Alaina will return to the game after several years of support. DJ, fashion blogger and member of the Cyrus dynasty Brandi Cyrus will play in the game for the first time. Warner Music Nashville artist Tegan Marie, 14, one of the youngest female country singers to sign a record deal in decades, will participate in the game along with Billboard No. 1 artist Lucas Hoge and NFL players Jay Cutler and Marc Mariani.

As previously announced, The Scott Brothers are warming up for some sibling rivalry this year and Naomi Judd, who participated in the game in the early ’90s, is dusting off her glove and returning as a play-by-play guest announcer. More talent will be announced soon.

Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. As always, 100 percent of event net profits benefit City of Hope. For more information, visitcityofhope.org/softball or follow City of Hope on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT CITY OF HOPE:

City of Hope is an independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as one of only 49 comprehensive cancer centers, the highest recognition bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, City of Hope is also a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, with research and treatment protocols that advance care throughout the world. City of Hope is located in Duarte, California, just northeast of Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California. It is ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation, diabetes and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs based on technology developed at the institution.

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City Of Hope Sets Record Breaking Attendance At 27th Annual Celebrity Softball Game

By on June 22, 2017 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, TN-June 10th-A group photo of both teams at the 27th Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game at First Tennessee Park on June 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for City Of Hope)

City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game presented by Staples® reached its highest ever attendance at the 27th Annual event during CMA Music Festival at First Tennessee Park. Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe surprised fans by throwing the first pitch. In a friendly competition for a great cause, Team iHeart won the game, 9-6.

Reba McEntire kicked off the event by singing the National Anthem, followed by a performance of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” by Sara Evans. Team Captain for iHeart Media, Bobby Bones and Team Captain for Sirius XM/Grand Ole Opry, Bill Cody led with the traditional coin toss.

Artists in attendance were Billy Ray Cyrus, Craig Morgan, Kellie Pickler, Jessie James Decker and her husband and NFL player, Eric Decker, Lauren Alaina, Todd Chrisley, Savannah Chrisley and Grayson Chrisley of USA’s “Chrisley Knows Best,” Lunchbox, Eddie, and Ray of the Bobby Bones Show, Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott of HGTV’s “The Property Brothers,” The Swon Brothers, Danielle Bradbery, Aaron Watson, Jackie Lee, Trent Harmon, Maggie Rose, Miss Tennessee, Allee-Sutton Hethcoat, and Kaitlyn Bristowe andShawn Booth of ABC’s “The Bachelorette.”

Legendary artists Lee Greenwood, Jeannie Seely and Tim Rushlow joined by iHeart Media radio personality, Gator Harrison called the play by play. A new tradition and fan favorite!

City of Hope patient and leukemia survivor, Nicole Schulz met, for the first time, her life-saving donor, Rian Lawrence at the mound.

For more information, visit cityofhope.org/softball or follow City of Hope on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT CITY OF HOPE:
City of Hope is an independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as one of only 47 comprehensive cancer centers, the highest recognition bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, City of Hope is also a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, with research and treatment protocols that advance care throughout the world. City of Hope is located in Duarte, California, just northeast of Los Angeles, with community clinics throughout southern California. It is ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit cityofhope.org.

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City Of Hope Continues To Announce More Artists For Celebrity Softball Game

By on May 17, 2017 in In The Press

City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game presented by Staples® continues to add to their roster for the 27th Annual event on Saturday, June 10 at 11:00 a.m. at First Tennessee Park. The most recent additions to their star powered lineup are Craig Morgan, The Swon Brothers, Jessie James Decker joined by her husband and NFL player, Eric Decker, Jackie Lee, Maggie Rose, Drew Scott from HGTV’s “Property Brothers” and Todd Chrisley, Savannah Chrisley, and Chase Chrisley of USA’s “Chrisley Knows Best.”

For the first time this year, City of Hope will involve legendary artists as play-by-play announcers. The first round of artists to participate will be Brenda Lee, Lee Greenwood, Jeannie Seely and Tim Rushlow.

Previously announced artists for teams iHeart Media versus SiriusXM/Grand Ole Opry are: Kellie Pickler, Bobby Bones, Sara Evans, Lauren Alaina, Aaron Watson, Danielle Bradbery, Trent Harmon, and Kaitlyn Bristowe and Shawn Booth from ABC’s “The Bachelorette”. Reba McEntire will be singing the National Anthem. More talent will continue to be announced!

Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. As always, 100 percent of event net profits benefit City of Hope. For more information, visit cityofhope.org/softball or follow City of Hope on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT CITY OF HOPE:
City of Hope is an independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as one of only 47 comprehensive cancer centers, the highest recognition bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, City of Hope is also a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, with research and treatment protocols that advance care throughout the world. City of Hope is located in Duarte, California, just northeast of Los Angeles, with community clinics throughout southern California. It is ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit cityofhope.org.

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City Of Hope Celebrity Softball Game Lining Up Incredible Roster, Tickets On Sale Now

By on May 9, 2017 in In The Press

$15 and $35 Tickets on Sale Now at Ticketmaster.com
City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game presented by Staples® continues to announce talent for their 27th Annual event on Saturday, June 10 at 11:00 a.m. at First Tennessee Park. Bobby Bones, Sara Evans, and Trent Harmon are joining the all-star line-up.

Reba McEntire, Kellie Pickler, Lauren Alaina, Aaron Watson, Danielle Bradbery, Kaitlyn Bristowe and Shawn Booth were previously announced. More talent will be announced soon.

Veteran teams iHeart Media versus Sirus XM/Grand Ole Opry will meet at the field for a friendly competition for a great cause.

Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. As always, 100% of event net profits benefit City of Hope. For more information, visit cityofhope.org/softball or follow City of Hope on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT CITY OF HOPE
City of Hope is an independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as one of only 47 comprehensive cancer centers, the highest recognition bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, City of Hope is also a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, with research and treatment protocols that advance care throughout the world. City of Hope is located in Duarte, California, just northeast of Los Angeles, with community clinics throughout Southern California. It is ranked as one of America’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit CityofHope.org.

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JAKE OWEN, LAUREN ALAINA, BOBBY BONES, BARRY ZITO AND MORE ADDED TO CITY OF HOPE CELEBRITY SOFTBALL GAME, JUNE 7 AT NASHVILLE’S FIRST TENNESSEE PARK  

By on May 16, 2016 in In The Press

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The stars continue to shine for the upcoming 26th annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game, presented by Staples, as Lauren Alaina, Danielle Bradbery, The Bobby Bones Show, Jessie James Decker, Mickey Guyton, Jonathan Jackson, LOCASH, Tristan McIntosh, Jake Owen, and former Major League Baseball pitcher Barry Zito strike out cancer. They will join previously announced players Charles Esten, Vince Gill, Chris Lane, Scotty McCreery, Bret Michaels, David Nail, RaeLynn and Jamie Lynn Spears for a friendly face-off on the Grand Ole Opry and iHeartCountry teams, along with more names to be announced in the coming weeks. A fan-favorite event and longstanding tradition of the CMA Music Festival, the game will take place on Tuesday June 7, at 3 p.m. from First Tennessee Park in Nashville. Tickets are available at http://bit.ly/1QQDkff. Continue Reading →

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GRAND OLE OPRY AND iHEART RADIO READY THEIR ROSTERS TO STRIKE OUT CANCER at THE 25TH ANNUAL CITY OF HOPE CELEBRITY SOFTBALL GAME

By on May 27, 2015 in In The Press

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The Grand Ole Opry and iHeart Radio are readying their rosters as they prepare to strike out cancer at the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game. More than 25 music and sports stars will step up to the plate for this 25th anniversary event, taking place June 13 from the new First Tennessee Park during CMA Music Festival. Tickets are available now at http://bit.ly/csg15pr.

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR CITY OF HOPE 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRITY SOFTBALL GAME

By on April 4, 2015 in In The Press

imageA fan favorite event and longstanding tradition of CMA Music Festival, the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game will commemorate 25 years of striking out cancer on June 13 at 9am from the new First Tennessee Park in Nashville.

 

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SaraBeth Releases Charity Single For City Of Hope

By on December 9, 2014 in In The Press

imageOne of Country music’s most buzzed about debut artists, SaraBeth, is ready to spread holiday cheer with the release of “Silent Night.” The blonde bombshell showcases her powerhouse vocals while delivering a fresh spin on the beloved holiday classic.  As part of the promotion, SaraBeth will be donating 70% of the sales price to City of Hope, a charity she has showed longtime support for through StageIt concerts and social media awareness.

 

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Gearing Up For The 24th Annual City Of Hope Celebrity Softball Game

By on May 24, 2014 in The Latest

Looks like another great line-up of celebrities this year!

Here’s our coverage from last year:

WHAT: 

24th Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game

Country music’s hottest stars have some fun off the stage during CMA Music Festival as they go to bat against cancer. Fans from all over the country come to see their favorite artists compete in the annual softball game that benefits cancer research at City of Hope. When team iHeartRadio, coached by Bobby Bones, and team Grand Ole Opry led by Pete Fisher take the field, a wild and comedic game ensues where anything can happen.

WHO:  

Florida Georgia Line, Sara Evans, Brantley Gilbert, Danielle Bradbery, actress/host Alison Sweeney, Jana Kramer, Jamie Lynn Spears, Dustin Lynch, Scotty McCreery, Eric Decker, Jessie James Decker, Chase Rice, Lindsay Ell, Lauren Alaina, Dee Jay Silver, Chuck Wicks, Kree Harrison, Sarah Darling, Brothers Osborne, Alecia Davis (CMT Hot 20 Countdown), Chip Esten (“Nashvhille”) and Bobby Bones (“The Bobby Bones Show”).

WHERE:    

Greer Stadium
534 Chestnut St.
Nashville, TN 37203

WHEN:    

Saturday, June 7    9:15am – pre-game festivities/game begins

 

For tickets and more about City Of Hope, go to:  http://cityofhope.org/softball

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Chuck Wicks Uses Live Streaming Concert On StageIt.com to Raise Money For City of Hope

By on May 2, 2014 in In The Press
Country music star Chuck Wicks recently hosted an intimate StageIt show benefitting City of Hope in its efforts to fight life-threatening diseases. Wicks’ performance, taped in Nashville, Tenn. raised more than $4,000 for the organization through ticket sales and tips. His set included his current top 40 single “Us Again” among other fan requests. The performance provided a unique, one-on-one experience for viewers while streaming live to each viewer’s computer. The set was made more personal by viewers’ ability to request songs with donations via StageIt.com.
Wicks will continue his support of City of Hope at the annual Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday, June 5. Tickets to the game can be purchased here. All proceeds benefit City of Hope’s mission to find cures and better treatments for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
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