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[10/28/20 - 07:00 AM]
CBS Announces New One-Hour Concert Special "Play On: Celebrating The Power of Music to Make Change," Hosted by Kevin Bacon and Eve, to Be Broadcast Saturday, Dec. 5
This unique concert special will feature three stellar music lineups spanning genres from country and rock to hip hop and jazz/funk, while also celebrating three iconic live music venues.

[via press release from CBS]

CBS ANNOUNCES NEW ONE-HOUR CONCERT SPECIAL "PLAY ON: CELEBRATING THE POWER OF MUSIC TO MAKE CHANGE," HOSTED BY KEVIN BACON AND EVE, TO BE BROADCAST SATURDAY, DEC. 5

Concert Special to Benefit the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. and WhyHunger

Special Will Feature Performances from Iconic Music Venues in Los Angeles, Nashville and New York City

All-Star Lineup Includes Andra Day, Bon Jovi, Jon Batiste, Machine Gun Kelly, Maren Morris, Sheryl Crow, Slick Rick, Snoop Dogg, The Highwomen, Yola, Ziggy Marley and More

CBS announced today a new one-hour concert special, PLAY ON: CELEBRATING THE POWER OF MUSIC TO MAKE CHANGE, to be broadcast Saturday, Dec. 5 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live on CBS All Access. The special will also be available to stream on YouTube after the initial broadcast, at 10:00 PM, PT. The benefit concert special will raise funds for two long-standing and vital philanthropic organizations, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) and WhyHunger, through the Play On fund created by SixDegrees.org, by amplifying awareness for transformational racial, social and food justice. During the broadcast, viewers can donate to the organizations by texting the code "PLAYON" to 44-321.

PLAY ON: CELEBRATING THE POWER OF MUSIC TO MAKE CHANGE will be hosted by Golden Globe Award-winning actor, musician, philanthropist and founder of SixDegrees.org Kevin Bacon and GRAMMY Award-winning rapper, actress and host on CBS' THE TALK Eve. The show is executive produced by Bacon, iconic international fashion designer John Varvatos, Rock the Bells founder and CEO LL COOL J, esteemed CBS THIS MORNING anchor Anthony Mason, and prominent benefit concert producers Greg Williamson and Nicole Rechter. Celebrated GRAMMY Award-winning musician and producer Steve Jordan will serve as music director for the concert special.

This unique concert special will feature three stellar music lineups spanning genres from country and rock to hip hop and jazz/funk, while also celebrating three iconic live music venues. An eclectic group of music stars, including Gary Clark Jr. and Ziggy Marley with Andra Day, as well as a tribute to the classic roots of hip hop featuring performances by Slick Rick and Snoop Dogg will take place from the famed Troubadour in Los Angeles. The legendary Apollo Theater in New York City will play host to Jon Batiste and Machine Gun Kelly, with more artists to be announced at a later date. The historic Bluebird Cafe in Nashville will feature some of today's most acclaimed contemporary female artists including Maren Morris, Sheryl Crow and genre-bending British singer-songwriter Yola performing "Hold On" featuring The Highwomen. Also, the concert special will feature an exclusive performance by Bon Jovi. Bloomberg Philanthropies is proud to support PLAY ON, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. and WhyHunger as the Title Sponsor for the New York City lineup. Additional Nashville and Los Angeles sponsors will be announced shortly.

"Music has historically served as a powerful and vital soundtrack for social change and a platform to unite people and make an impact for those in need," said executive producer John Varvatos. "By bringing together this outstanding array of performers, we hope to raise awareness and funding for the very important work that both the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and WhyHunger do every day, and inspire viewers to continue to support these organizations."

"2020 has been an immensely challenging year, and many have turned to music as a great source of comfort, hope and strength," said co-host and executive producer Kevin Bacon. "I am so thrilled to be teaming up my philanthropic organization Six Degrees with the respected producers and artists who have signed on for this remarkable night of music to help amplify these important issues and bring some much needed joy through music."

"I'm so excited to be joining Kevin Bacon in co-hosting CBS' PLAY ON television special this coming December! It's been a really challenging year for everyone, and it's time we continue to support social, environmental, racial and economic justice with the help of WhyHunger, NAACP Legal Defense Fund and SixDegrees.org," said co-host Eve. "Also supporting iconic music venues from New York City, Nashville, Los Angeles and myself hosting live from London! I can't wait to raise money, make a change and bring people some really incredible live music."

"It has never been more important for us to use our platform, voices and stages to assist with the fight for social change and justice," said British singer-songwriter Yola. "I am honored to be joining this line-up to highlight the important work of WhyHunger and The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund."

"Since the onset of COVID-19 in March, and over the course of the past eight months, it became clear to us that we needed to act and step up in support of racial and social justice and the hunger crisis this country has been facing," said executive producer Greg Williamson. "We felt strongly that the healing power of music was this project's mission and calling. Music, bringing people together and helping others during a time of need is what PLAY ON is all about."

PLAY ON: CELEBRATING THE POWER OF MUSIC TO MAKE CHANGE is made possible by many generous partners. Hard Rock International and Ford Foundation have partnered to support PLAY ON along with many others, including Frito-Lay, Mary Kay Inc, GNF Marketing, Unqork, The Krim Group, and media sponsors, including Rock the Bells, Conde Nast and YouTube.

For more information on the concert event and partner organizations, please visit PlayOnLive.org.

About NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund

Founded in 1940, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is the nation's first civil and human rights law organization. LDF has been completely separate from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) since 1957 - although LDF was originally founded by the NAACP and shares its commitment to equal rights. LDF's Thurgood Marshall Institute is a multi-disciplinary and collaborative hub within LDF that launches targeted campaigns and undertakes innovative research to shape the civil rights narrative. In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP Legal Defense Fund or LDF. Follow LDF on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About WhyHunger

Founded in 1975 by the late musician and activist Harry Chapin and radio DJ Bill Ayres, WhyHunger believes a world without hunger is possible. We provide critical resources to support grassroots movements and fuel community solutions rooted in social, environmental, racial and economic justice. A four-star rated charity by Charity Navigator, with highest ratings for excellence in fiscal management accountability and transparency, WhyHunger is working to end hunger and advance the human right to nutritious food in the U.S. and around the world. 86 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to programmatic work. Learn more at whyhunger.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  

About SixDegrees.Org

Golden Globe-winning actor, musician, and philanthropist Kevin Bacon launched SixDegrees.Org (SixDegrees) at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT. The nonprofit has partnered with institutions like the University of Maryland and Stanford University to launch projects that promote giving for a variety of causes. SixDegrees makes it easy for celebrities to give a small amount of their time and lend their influence for good. The charity has coordinated countless drop-ins and surprise pop-ups to amplify causes with direct impact at the community level. SixDegrees also launches social media campaigns through their initiative "6Tag" which engages celebrities to ignite viral attention and a show of support to our Nation's most pressing issues. The organization continues to gain involvement from a growing list of stars. Follow SixDegrees on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.





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