MOC & Grand Ole Opry Deliver The Healing Power of Music to Veterans for Veterans Day
In appreciation for the dedication and sacrifice of our nation’s hospitalized Veterans, their committed caregivers, and military families, Musicians On Call (MOC) teamed up with the Grand Ole Opry for a second year in a row to present Concert For Veterans. This live music experience brings the joys of music directly from the Opry stage as they celebrate 100 years in 2025, to the bedsides of deserving Veterans, showing our gratitude for their commitment to our country.
Hosted by Kelly Sutton and Amber Anderson—co-hosts of Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast and WSM Radio personalities—from backstage at the Grand Ole Opry, the Concert for Veterans virtual concert features an all-star lineup of performances and special messages from Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Army Veteran and current Army Reserve soldier Craig Morgan, John Fogerty, Tiera Kennedy, Deana Carter, Mickey Guyton, The Bellamy Brothers, Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’, Sara Evans, Scotty McCreery, Charles Esten, Veteran Scotty Hasting, Margo Price, Bailey Zimmerman, Shinedown, Michael Ray, Billy Ray Cyrus, Josh Ross, Carter Faith, Elizabeth Nichols, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, and Ruston Kelly. The concert is available for Veterans nationwide to watch throughout the month of November through the MOC Virtual program.
Veterans, their families and caregivers at the Murfreesboro VA Community Living Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. enjoyed a special live performance, complete with the Opry microphone stand and replica circle, by Scotty Hasting, Minnie Murphy and Aliyah Good. Murphy’s and Good’s soulful sound and covers of classic songs had the crowd singing along, and Hasting, an Army Veteran and Purple Heart recipient himself, moved them with original songs about his own military service. Following the performance, Murphy and Good visited the bedsides of the Veterans, creating special moments of connection over favorite songs. MOC volunteers also spent time performing at Veterans’ bedsides throughout the facility and the Tennessee State Veterans Home.
“Honoring our Veterans is one of the most meaningful parts of what we do,” said Musicians On Call President & CEO Pete Griffin. “The patients, caregivers and military families we meet in VA facilities have given so much in service to others, and music allows us to give something meaningful back — a moment of connection, comfort, and gratitude. Thanks to the Grand Ole Opry and our incredible partners and the talented artists who joined us this year, we were able to share the healing power of music with thousands more Veterans across the country and remind them how deeply they are valued.”
Concert For Veterans is supported by Wrangler, Amazon Music and the Grand Ole Opry. Additionally, partners including G7 Entertainment Marketing, Yeti and BODYARMOR provided special appreciation gifts to Veterans and caregivers in Murfreesboro.