Alan Jackson Show in W.Va. to Aid Miners' Families

[Somebody]

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=10508602

Alan Jackson Show in W.Va. to Aid Miners' Families
Country legend Alan Jackson staging W.Va. show to benefit Upper Big Branch mine families
The Associated Press


Country music icon Alan Jackson will donate the profits from a performance in West Virginia to the families of the miners killed in an explosion this month at the Upper Big Branch mine.

Jackson's publicist says he will perform May 22 at the Charleston Civic Center to support the families of the 29 men who died in the April 5 blast at Massey Energy's mine in Montcoal. It's the worst coal mining disaster in 40 years.

Ticket prices for parts of the arena have been cut to $20 to encourage attendance. Many vendors and suppliers have also cut their fees.

Proceeds will go to the Montcoal Mining Disaster Fund, run by the West Virginia Council of Churches.

Jackson has won 16 Country Music Association awards and was named Entertainer of the Year three times.

[Kanaloa]

That's our guy. Such a tragedy and pray that millions show up.
Bless you Alan for doing this concert.   

[AJTexasfan]

Just one more reason why we all love this guy!!!!!!

[katluvsaj]

Awesome, Alan!  Prayers to all the families affected by this terrible tragedy.

[dizzydean]

    This is such a wonderful thing for him to do..

[lsmeltzer]

What a wonderful thing to give to this community that has lost so much.  This is why Alan is so well loved and respected.  Leslie

[HariAJFan]

This is wonderful for Alan to do this.

[nelle]

What a great thing for ALAN to do.  A great thing from a great man.    Take Care      nelle

[JeanB]

He's a great man our man!
Thank you Alan.

Jean

[bb2832]

So very typical, and generous of Alan, of such an incredible human being. My prayers go out to all those families, and the community.

Brenda in Indy