Trisha Yearwood to Host Benefit Concert at Grand Ole Opry

Yearwood's 'Band As One Nashville Concert for the Cure' aims to raise money for breast cancer research.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 2:00pm

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Country music star Trisha Yearwood is hosting her second annual 'Band As One Nashville Concert for the Cure' on Sunday at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The benefit concert will feature performances by Reba McEntire, Ashley McBryde, Charles Kelley, and other artists, with proceeds going to Susan G. Komen, a leading breast cancer organization. Yearwood, who lost her mother to breast cancer in 2011, is hoping the event will build on the success of last year's inaugural concert and continue to raise awareness and funds for the cause.

Why it matters

Breast cancer is a devastating disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Events like Yearwood's concert help raise crucial funds for research, treatment, and support services, while also honoring those who have been impacted by the disease. As a prominent country music figure, Yearwood's involvement helps bring greater attention to the cause and encourages others in the industry to get involved.

The details

Yearwood's 'Band As One Nashville Concert for the Cure' will feature a lineup of country music stars, including Reba McEntire, Ashley McBryde, Charles Kelley, Hailey Whitters, Luke Nelson, The War & Treaty, The Band Loula, and Rissi Palmer. The event is moving from the Ryman Auditorium to the larger Grand Ole Opry House this year, allowing for a bigger audience and more fundraising potential. Yearwood, who lost her mother to breast cancer in 2011, is passionate about the cause and hopes the concert will build on the success of last year's inaugural event.

  • The 'Band As One Nashville Concert for the Cure' will take place on Sunday, March 19, 2026.
  • The event is moving from the Ryman Auditorium to the larger Grand Ole Opry House this year.

The players

Trisha Yearwood

A country music star who is hosting the 'Band As One Nashville Concert for the Cure' to raise money for breast cancer research and support services.

Reba McEntire

A country music legend who is set to perform at Yearwood's benefit concert.

Ashley McBryde

A rising country music star who will also perform at the 'Band As One Nashville Concert for the Cure'.

Susan G. Komen

A leading breast cancer organization that will receive the proceeds from Yearwood's benefit concert.

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What they’re saying

“I've watched friends in treatment [for the same cancer as my mother] take a drug … that helped them survive longer, that I know could've helped her, you know, and so I feel like everything that we can do to kind of keep that progress going forward, it's so important.”

— Trisha Yearwood

“I loved how this community came together and raised so much more money than we were expecting last year. Now I have big expectations for this year.”

— Trisha Yearwood

What’s next

Tickets for the 'Band As One Nashville Concert for the Cure' are on sale now, with proceeds going to support Susan G. Komen's efforts in the fight against breast cancer.

The takeaway

Trisha Yearwood's benefit concert is a powerful example of how the country music community can come together to support important causes like breast cancer research and treatment. By leveraging her platform and enlisting the help of fellow artists, Yearwood is making a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by this devastating disease.