INAUGURAL CONCERT RAISED $85,000 FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
STARRED HOST AND ACS AMBASSADOR MACKENZIE PORTER,
DUSTIN LYNCH, NATE SMITH, WALKER HAYES, LILY ROSE,
ALANA SPRINGSTEEN, AND MADELINE MERLO
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Country triple threat MacKenzie Porter took over Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl on Monday night (11/20) to put on her inaugural benefit concert as an ambassador for the American Cancer Society, MacKenzie Porter + Friends Present:Country vs. Cancer.
“This means so much to me,” Porter shared from the stage. “Cancer has affected my life in so many ways and I’m sure it has every single person in this room. I’ve always wanted to be involved in something like this.”
Recruiting friends and collaborators for the one-of-a-kind evening, Dustin Lynch, Nate Smith, Walker Hayes, Lily Rose,Alana Springsteen, and Madeline Merlo joined Porter on the bill, raising $85,000 for the American Cancer Society, supporting its vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
“These artists are so busy so the fact they’re here shows how much this means to all of us,” Porter continued. “Doing good, spreading love, and helping people is the reason we’re all here.”
Detailing her journey to becoming an American Cancer Society ambassador with PEOPLE ahead of the show, Porter took to the stage performing fan-favorites like “These Days” and “Pickup,” and debuting some new music from her forthcoming full-length album, like freshly released “Bet You Break My Heart,” and May-dropped heat seaker “Chasing Tornadoes.”
Supported by her all-star lineup, the guest artists serenaded the audience with their own hits including Nate Smith’s “Whiskey On You,” Alana Springsteen’s “goodbye looks good on you,” Lily Rose’s “Villain,” Walker Hayes’ “Fancy Like,” and Dustin Lynch’s “Small Town Boy.” Madeline Merlo surprised fans, popping up to make Porter’s “Chasing Tornadoes” a duet for one night only, while Porter joined in for performances of Hayes’ “Halloween” and her 2X Platinum, six-week No. 1 collaboration with Lynch “Thinking ‘Bout You.”
Wrapping the night with a milestone moment, Lynch presented Porter with a career plaque in celebration of her six No. 1 songs at Canadian country radio and seven Music Canada Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum certifications.
ABOUT MACKENZIE PORTER
Rising to international acclaim with a distinct country-pop shimmer, Canada-born and Nashville-based MacKenzie Porter’s sound knows no borders. Making an introductory statement with her critically acclaimed, chart-dominating, six-week U.S. No. 1 Dustin Lynch duet “Thinking ‘Bout You,” Porter returns now, teasing what’s to come on her full-length Big Loud Records debut due for release in 2024. Making her mark with standout hits like “Pickup,” which earned her a 2023 CMT Music Awards nomination for Breakthrough Female Video of the Year, and best-known head-bobber “These Days,” her “mesmerizing vocals and hook-driven songs” (Billboard) continue to spark headline-worthy moments and accolades. Standing alone as the only female in her category nominated for Favorite Country Song at the 2022 American Music Awards, the 2022 MusicRow Discovery Artist of the Year has additionally earned 22 CCMA nominations, including a nod for Entertainer of the Year, and most recently won Musical Collaboration of the Yearat the 2023 CCMA awards. The first female this century to have six No. 1 songs at Canadian country radio, Porter claimed her first crossover Top 10 at Canadian pop radio with “These Days (Remix)” – the first since 2003 for a Canadian country artist. The triple threat previously starred as an actress in cult-followed sci-fi television series Travelers. After touring the globe opening for Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Walker Hayes, Jordan Davis, Brad Paisley, Dallas Smith, and Rascal Flatts, Porter just wrapped her own debut Canadian headline tour.
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ABOUT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
The American Cancer Society is a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. For more than 100 years, we have been improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support. We are committed to ensuring everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. To learn more, visit cancer.org or call our 24/7 helpline at 1-800-227-2345. Connect with us on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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Media Contacts
For MacKenzie Porter
Mackenzie Pepper | Big Loud Records
For the American Cancer Society
Jeanne Natwick | American Cancer Society
