Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, and More – Perform for 2010 Nashville Flood Benefit. Many of the biggest names in country music have come together in support of the victims of the flooding in Nashville, they were joined by stars of many other types of music in a benefit called Nashville Rising.
First on stage was Faith Hill who praised people of the city for their dignity and grace during one of the worst natural events to ever hit the state. Her husband Tim McGraw also performed. He was joined on stage by many local dignitaries including Mayor Karl Dean, and Gov. Phil Bredesen. Other performers and special guest included Vince Young and Jeff Fisher from the Tennessee Titans.
Faith said that the night would bring the city together, as famous celebrities, music stars, sportsmen and the city’s officials were no different than the people of the city. They had all suffered at the hands of nature equally.
Carrie Underwood was the first performer, thrilling the audience with the highly appropriate “Jesus Take The Wheel.” She was then followed by an incredible array of musical talent at the city’s Bridgestone Arena, including rockers ZZ Top, teen sensation Miley Cyrus, Lynyrd Skynrd, Martina McBride, Toby Keith, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, and many more. The event reportedly raised about $2 million dollars.
