St. Jude Benefit Features
Hall of Fame Entertainers, Grand Ole Opry Stars, Hit Songwriters,
Superstar Legacies and ACM & CMA Nominated Artists

PLUS
Buffet Dinner, Celebrity Silent Auction and Surprise Guests
Saturday, June 7th, 5pm-9pm
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Up close and personal with the stars for the ultimate fan experience during country music’s biggest week in Nashville… it is happening at the 11th annual Country With Heart benefit for St. Jude on Saturday, June 7th, at the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre, presented by Workout Anytime 24/7 and Gus Arrendale and Springer Mountain Farms. Host and founder, hit singer/songwriter Bobby Marquez will lead an amazing night of entertainment, while fans can enjoy a home cooked buffet, grab autographs and photos and bid on some one-of-a-kind treasures in the silent auction.

Tickets are on sale now at www.eventbrite.com/countrywithheart.

2025 Country With Heart for St. Jude Lineup:
*ACM Nominated, Multi-Instrumental,Trend-Setting Organic Trio Runaway June
*Grand Ole Opry Star, Mesmerizing Vocalist, Variety on Main Host Mandy Barnett
*Western Music Hall Fame singer/songwriter/producer/narrator Rex Allen Jr.
*Grand Ole Opry Star, ACM Award Winning Mr. Rose Colored Glasses John Conlee
*Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry Star, Charlie McCoy
*Singer & Songwriter of Hits for Tracy Byrd, Faith Hill and Michael Martin Murphy Karen Stale
*Entertainer, TV and Radio host, grandson of Floyd Cramer, Jason Coleman
*Acclaimed Family Harmonies Blending Country, Gospel, Pop, R&B and Americana Rockland Road
*Special Appearance by: Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter and Author, NACMAI and North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Legend, The Happiest Girl In The Whole USA Donna Fargo
“We have a great mix of some of the most fantastic vocalists and musicians from every era of country music,” states Bobby Marquez
*Surprise celebrity guests will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

And Tuesday, April 15th, Tax Day could turnout to be the jackpot for music hopefuls. There will be a big announcement of a first-ever addition to the Country With Heart benefit for St. Jude. So stay tuned for the exciting news.

This unique gathering during CMA Fest week features all of the elements of the Music City’s magic. The intimate theatre setting will include a home cooked southern dinner, a silent auction with rare celebrity items and a night filled with the biggest hits over the decades in country music from the most famous, legendary names in the business and talented songwriters who created these mega-hits. Best of all, at the center of the “Volunteer” state, Country with Heart is a benefit with AlLL proceeds going directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to fund their mission of Finding Cures and Saving Children.

Texas Country Music Hall of Fame DJ, Emmy nominated journalist, WYTM Midday Host and producer for the CMA awarded Crook and Chase Countdown, Jennifer Herron will emcee the evening’s event.

Tickets are available now on www.eventbrite.com

The Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre’s special buffet dinner will be available for purchase, separately at the door. And fans can enjoy free parking in the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre’s Music Valley location across the parking lot from the famed Troubadour Theatre and directly across the street from the Grand Ole Opry House.

For updates on the 2025 Country With Heart benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, keep up with Bobby Marquez daily at www.facebook.com/bobbymarquezmusic

To request interviews or more information, please contact: jenniherron@hotmail.com.

About Country With Heart:

Country With Heart is an all-star country music show held during CMA Music Fest week in Nashville benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event was founded by award winning singer/songwriter Bobby Marquez in 2015 in honor of his number one fan, a former St. Jude kid, Petey Northup. To date, the annual event has raised thousands of dollars for treatments and research. Participating talent has included, Lee Roy Parnell, Exile, Rex Allen Jr., Charlie McCoy, Clint Black, Mark Wills, John Conlee, Wade Hayes, Barbara Fairchild, Crystal Gayle, Chuck Mead, Gary Chapman, David Ball, Riders in The Sky, Sylvia, Andy Griggs, Johnny Rodriguez, John Berry, Linda Davis, Larry Gatlin, Billy Yates, Becky Hobbs and more.

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital:

The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live. St. Jude has treated children from all 50 states and from around the world. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened more than 50 years ago.

About (presenting sponsor) Workout Anytime 24/7:

The name, Workout Anytime 24/7, speaks volumes, offering affordable fitness with high-quality equipment whenever you want it. Fitness that fits your life means there’s no excuse, just results. That caring approach backed by integrity has helped families across the country achieve health goals with confidence and enthusiasm through the expertise and dedication of their team. Workout Anytime 24/7 has sponsored all 10 years of Country With Heart.

About (Supporting Sponsor) Gus Arrendale/Springer Mountain Farms:

Gus Arrendale embodies the epitome of dedication and passion in his illustrious career as the President of Springer Mountain Farms. With an unwavering commitment to producing the finest, healthiest poultry, he has established an unparalleled legacy in the industry.

His remarkable achievements extend far beyond the realm of agriculture, as he stands as a beacon of humanitarianism, earning the esteemed National Humanitarian Award from the American Humane Association. Their emphasis on using 100% U.S. grown corn and soybeans in chicken feed not only reflects their dedication to superior quality but also underscores their support for domestic agriculture.

Gus’s love for music resonates deeply, evidenced by his unwavering support for talented artists and musicians. His contributions to the country music community have garnered numerous accolades, including the prestigious ROPE International Business Award and induction into the Academy of Local Musicians in Nashville.

www.springermtn.com

About Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre:  Voted Nashville’s #1 Dinner & Show! Located in Music Valley Village across the street from The Gaylord Opryland Hotel, the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre presents a dining experience and variety show voted the best combination in Nashville. The entertainers have a rich history in country music and perform hits over the decades while hosting some of country music’s biggest celebrities. The 300 seat theater with a state of the art sound and light system and family atmosphere has been home to the Country With Heart benefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for three years.

About (founder/host) Bobby Marquez:  Bobby Marquez is an awarded singer/songwriter, originally from South Texas. Marquez has become known for his charismatic smile and fun-loving honky tonk style of music paired with inspiring lyrics. His timely song, “Speak Love,” shows his kind heart and has earned him the CMA of Texas Americana Award for 2021. In 2019, Bobby was considered for a Grammy Award for his duet with Rhonda Vincent on a song Marquez co-wrote titled, “For Awhile.” The song also won CMA of Texas Duet of the Year and the Academy of Western Artists Song of the Year. Bobby was also awarded the 2018 AWA Pure Country Male Vocalist and the recipient of the first-ever CMA of Texas Cowboy/Western Artist Award. . His original tune, “The Cowboy Way,” produced by the legendary Rex Allen Jr., was designated the theme song of the annual Gene Autry Museum Festival in Oklahoma. Bobby Marquez appears on television’s Larry’s Country Diner, The Penny Gilley Show, The Merlin Gene Show and Country Fix. While his music videos are seen around the world on various networks, his music can be heard on radio stations around the globe, including on Willie’s Roadhouse on Sirius/XM Radio. Marquez’s songs have been recorded by George Strait, Alan Jackson, Rhonda Vincent, Ty Herndon and Johnny Rodriguez.

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