Charles Esten, Cassadee Pope, Trace Adkins & More to Headline Benefit Concert for Victims of Mass Shooting

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey | January 24, 2019

ACM Lifting Live has teamed with Borderline Bar & Grill, the site of a mass shooting on Nov. 7, 2018, that left 12 patrons dead, for a benefit concert on Feb. 11 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Center in Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Hosted by Charles Esten, the one-night-only concert will feature Trace Adkins, Jimmie Allen, Charles Esten, Cassadee Pope, Tyler Rich, Runaway June and more. All net proceeds from the event will benefit Ventura County Community Foundation’s Conejo Valley Victim’s Fund, which supports recovery efforts related to the shooting at Borderline.

“Honored to be a part of this special evening,” said Charles Esten via Twitter. “Join us if you can, and if you can’t, please consider a donation #BorderlineStrong.”

Tickets are on sale now with the option to purchase a VIP ticket, which includes a pre-reception with a special guest appearance before the event begins. Donations are also welcome.

Honored to be a part of this special evening. Join us if you can, and if you can’t, please consider a donation✨ #BorderlineStrong https://t.co/bzOW2xnYI4

— Charles Esten (@CharlesEsten) January 23, 2019

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

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