“Hello From The Hills,” a special collaborative benefit concert co-presented by The Hello in There Foundation and Hope in the Hills, will return to Nashville’s City Winery on Sunday, January 26. The third annual event will feature Ruby Amanfu, Cory Branan, Hayes Carll, Brad Goodall, Silas House, Amanda Shires, Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr, and Jesse Welles.
Tickets for the show will go on sale tomorrow, January 10, at 10:00 a.m. CT. Full details can be found HERE.
At the core of the event, The Hello in There Foundation and Hope in the Hills have selected three organizations to receive grants this year: Building Lives, which assists veterans in rebuilding their lives following service; Operation Stand Down Tennessee, a comprehensive veteran-serving agency that connects veterans with careers, community, and crisis services; and My Father’s House Nashville, an organization that provides shelter, parenting education, recovery information, and life skills for fathers coming out of institutions.
Of the event, Jody Whelan, Managing Partner of Oh Boy Records and The Hello in There Foundation Board Member and Treasurer, shares:
“‘Hello From The Hills’ is more than a concert—it’s a celebration of community, compassion, and the power of music to bring about real change. By coming together, we’re not just raising our voices, but lifting up those who need it most. We are so proud to share the stage with these nonprofits who are doing incredible work to support the community.”
The upcoming event follows last year’s “Hello From The Hills” concert, which featured performances from artists such as Tyler Childers, Wynonna Judd, Ben Folds, S.G. Goodman, and more, as well as the presentation of community grants to three organizations: MusiCares, which provides health and welfare services to the music community; Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors, an organization that provides compassionate immigration legal services to those seeking humanitarian relief; and Musicians Recovery Network.
Established in 2021 by the family of John Prine, The Hello in There Foundation continues the love, kindness, and generosity Prine shared with the world. The work of the foundation is inspired and guided by John’s simple song title, “Hello In There.” Their mission is to identify and collaborate with individuals and communities to offer support for people who are marginalized, discriminated against, or otherwise forgotten.
Started in 2017, Hope in the Hills is a non-profit organization committed to combatting the opioid crisis and supporting recovery across Appalachia. Created by a group of local community members and members of Tyler Childers’ team, Hope in the Hills raises funds and awareness to fight addiction through initiatives such as youth programs and recovery houses. Hope in the Hills celebrates recovery through its main event, Healing Appalachia, held each September, which has raised over $1,000,000 to support recovery since its inception. The organization also works year-round on additional projects to foster these communities.
