Brad Paisley, Dennis Quaid, Eric Church, Jimmie Vaughan, Larkin Poe,
Lucinda Williams, Ronnie Milsap, Tim Montana, Travis Tritt,
and Surprise Guests Will Be Performing
“What an honor it is for the America Salutes You benefit concert series 2021 to kick off at the historic Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville honoring Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top for his 50+ years of amazing entertainment and philanthropic work,” commented Bob Okun, Executive Producer, America Salutes You. “This live to tape broadcast show will be distributed nationally to raise awareness and funds for the best in class non-profit charities assisting our front line heroes.”
100% of the public donations will be made to non-profits including ThanksUSA, CreatiVets, the USO, First Responders Children‘s Foundation. Returning sponsors include: Walgreens, Verizon Media, Amazon, Medstar Health, KLOVE Media, The Center for Discovery, The Davis Elkins Foundation with more to be announced.
Bob Okun is the Executive Producer of this event and the annual nationally televised “Guitar Legends” concert series. Award-winning producer and filmmaker Martin Guigui is the Music Director. Evan Haiman is the TV Producer. Tisha Fein is the Producer.
Led by Music Director Martin Guigui on piano, the All-Star band includes notables Fred Eltringham (Drums), Mike Merritt (Bass), Audley Freed (Guitar), Richie LaBamba Rosenberg (Trombone), Joe Sublett (Sax), and Mike Pender (Trumpet).