Multi-Platinum entertainer Jake Owen has invited some of his friends and fellow songwriters to join him on the Ryman Auditorium stage for the JAKE OWEN & FRIENDS: A CONCERT MADE FOR YOU event on Thursday, July 15. Proceeds from this special, one night only show will benefit the CMA Foundation and their efforts to improve and sustain high-quality music education programs across the US, as they work to ensure every child has the opportunity to participate in music. Guaranteed to be a night chock full of surprises, tickets go on sale for the must-see show this Friday, June 25 at 10am CT and can be purchased HERE.

“With CMA Fest postponed for a second year, the Foundation lost a majority of its funding," says Tiffany Kerns, CMA Foundation Executive Director. “Having artists like Jake show continued commitment and support to our mission is what sets Country Music apart. As beneficiaries, we are honored to be included in this event. It is sure to be an exciting night full of Country Music!”

Sharing the stage with Owen will be some of the songwriters behind his NINE career #1 hits, including the most recent multi-week #1 smash “Made For You” from his critically-acclaimed album GREETINGS FROM…JAKE (Big Loud Records). Penned by Benjy Davis, Joey Hyde and Neil Medley, “Made For You,” earned all three of these writers their first-ever #1 song. Quickly becoming an international sensation, the single charted in the United States, Canada and Australia — and marked the first time Big Loud Records ever had a multi-week, #1 single on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Country Aircheck/Mediabase charts.

“Being able to play the Ryman Auditorium is always going to be special, but to be able to share the stage with some of the people who helped shape my career with their songs is something that I will remember forever,” shares Owen. “This ‘Made For You’ concert is made for Country music fans, and it’s going to be a special way to be a part of the shows that are welcoming live music back to Nashville.”

During this charitable evening, Owen will perform fan favorites alongside singles from his growing catalog of top-charting songs, including “Homemade,” "I Was Jack (You Were Diane),” and “Down to the Honkytonk.”

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ABOUT JAKE OWEN:
Jake Owen ascended to stardom with nine #1 smashes, six top-charting albums and several MULTI-PLATINUM hits, including the wildly successful “Barefoot Blue Jean Night.” Known for his laid-back style of Country, Owen’s latest album, GREETINGS FROM…JAKE (Big Loud Records) has delivered three #1 hits – “Made For You,” “Homemade” and "I Was Jack (You Were Diane)" - plus Top 5 smash “Down to the Honkytonk.” Praised by Billboard as a “country-grounded odyssey,” GREETINGS FROM…JAKE follows popular album AMERICAN LOVE, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and #4 on the Billboard 200 all-genre chart. 

ABOUT THE CMA FOUNDATION:
Established in 2011 as the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association (CMA), the CMA Foundation is committed to improving and sustaining high-quality music education programs across the United States, working to ensure every child has the opportunity to participate in music. Through strategic partnerships, professional development and grant distribution, the CMA Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), invests various resources across the national public school system, after school programs, summer camps and community outreach organizations.

ABOUT RYMAN AUDITORIUM
A National Historic Landmark, Ryman Auditorium was built by Captain Thomas G. Ryman in 1892. The historic venue is well-known as the Mother Church of Country Music and is the most famous former home of Grand Ole Opry (1943-1974). The Ryman has been featured in numerous film and television projects including Coal Miner’s Daughter, The Johnny Cash Show, American Idol, Nashville and more. A 12-time winner of the prestigious Pollstar Theatre of the Year award, the Ryman offers a diverse lineup and thriving concert schedule (with over 200 shows per year) and is also open for daytime tours year-round. A coveted under-play for many, her iconic stage has seen the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Mumford and Sons, and Tom Petty in recent years. Ryman Auditorium is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP), a Nashville-based REIT that also owns and operates the Grand Ole Opry, 650 AM WSM and Ole Red. For more information, visit ryman.com.