Country-Soul singer-songwriter Drake White has assembled a blockbuster lineup for his second “Benefit For The Brain” concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN on November 17. Revealing what fans can expect, the stacked bill includes Riley Green, Jon Pardi, Kassi Ashton, and more special guests alongside White. Tickets are on sale now and available here.

Promising to be an inimitable and unforgettable experience in support of a great cause, White’s non-profit The Benefit For The Brain will donate and disperse proceeds from the show to select charity organizations covering three pillars close to the White’s heart: mental wellness for military and veterans, especially PTSD; brain health in children and adolescents, and innovative approaches to stroke recovery and neurological treatment. The inaugural installment sold out the Ryman, welcomed a diverse cohort of A-list artists (Green, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Colbie Caillat), and raised over $253,000 in the process.

Back in 2019, White’s life changed forever during a show in Roanoke, VA. Everything seemed fine until he started to play “The Coast Is Clear.” Right in the middle of the song, he endured a stroke and suddenly collapsed. In the aftermath of this fateful evening, he was diagnosed with Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) and underwent an unprecedented seven brain surgeries conducted by Nashville-based neurosurgeon Dr. Mericle. With the love of family, friends, and his incredible fanbase, he fought through it all. He not only returned to the stage and resumed his recording career, but he also devoted himself to “the battle between your ears” by introducing “Benefit For The Brain” in 2023.

White recently served up a set of new singles this year with “Nuthin’ But a Smile” and “Nights on Fire.” Turning up the heat earlier this summer with “Nuthin’ But a Smile,” Holler touted it among the “Best New Country,” and Whiskey Riff featured the tune on its “Country New Music Friday.” Meanwhile “Nights on Fire,” has gained traction on DSPs as well as receiving critical acclaim from the likes of Entertainment Focus applauding it as “a track that captures the rush of youthful nostalgia and small-town magic with an anthemic punch.” Plus, the song made its global debut on BBC Radio 2‘s ‘The Country Show with Bob Harris.’

Taking these new songs on the road, White will be canvasing North America through the end of 2025. Currently touring as support on the Riley Green: Damn Country Music Tour, White will then headline his Keep It Movin’ Tour this fall before joining Green’s 2026 Cowboy As It Gets Tour. White will also play various festivals plus shows with friends such as Chase Rice, Travis Tritt, and Colt Ford. View all upcoming tour dates here.

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ABOUT DRAKE WHITE:
Bringing undeniable Soul, upbeat energy, and unbreakable heart to Country, Drake White makes the kind of music that can turn your day around. He possesses a rare ability to strike an emotional chord with his unflinchingly honest storytelling, yet he’s got enough charisma and charm to lift even the most reserved crowd to its feet. Since 2013, the Hokes Bluff, AL Country-Soul troubadour has generated nearly half-a-billion streams across fan-favorite albums such as Spark [2016], The Optymistic [2022], and Low Country High Road [2024]. Moreover, he has collaborated with the likes of Maren Morris and Colbie Caillat and performed alongside everyone from Luke Bryan and Eric Church to Zac Brown Band. He has packed houses as a headliner, igniting THE OPTIMYSTIC TOUR and THE BRIDGE TOUR. Touted as one of Rolling Stone’s “10 Country Artists You Need To Know” and a GRAMMY® “Artist of Tomorrow,” he even notably took home International Song of the Year at the British CMA Awards.  Not to mention, he has guested on The Kelly Clarkson Show and received praise from Entertainment Tonight, People, American Songwriter, and MusicRow among many others. Most importantly, White gives back whenever possible. Diagnosed with Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM), he survived a 2019 stroke on stage only to endure seven brain surgeries. Coming back stronger and raising awareness around brain health, he launched and headlined the charity concert “Benefit For The Brain” in 2023, selling out the Ryman Auditorium, raising $253,000 for multiple 501(c)3 partners, and featuring Riley Green, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, and more. The event returns for round two in 2025. Now, White turns the page on his next chapter with the singles “Nights on Fire,” “Nuthin’ But a Smile” and more to come.

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Country-Soul singer-songwriter Drake White has assembled a blockbuster lineup for his second “Benefit For The Brain” concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN on November 17. Revealing what fans can expect, the stacked bill includes Riley Green, Jon Pardi, Kassi Ashton, and more special guests alongside White. Tickets are on sale now and available here. Promising to be an...