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Maren Morris and Keb' Mo'
In a press release on Monday, October 26, Melinda Balser and Susan Holmes, chairmen of Symphony Ball 2020, a fundraiser in support of the Nashville Symphony, announced that country artist Maren Morris and contemporary blues artist Keb’ Mo’ will be this year’s Harmony Award recipients.
Morris and Keb' Mo' will be presented with their awards and perform during the 36th annual Symphony Ball, which in response to the ongoing pandemic, will be televised in a taped broadcast airing at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, on WSMV-News 4.
The Symphony Ball telecast, An Evening in Harmony, will provide viewers with an opportunity to donate to the Nashville Symphony via text. Symphony Ball 2020 will also host a virtual Patron Party, with food and drink options to be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. For more information, email giving@nashvillesymphony.org.
Photo courtesy of Alan Poizner
2020 Symphony Ball Co-Chair Melinda Balser, CEO Alan D. Valentine, Julie Boehm, and Co-Chair Susan Holmes
“Like so many other organizations and individuals in our community, the Nashville Symphony has been dramatically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said co-chair Susan Holmes.
“All concert activity has ground to a halt, and all of the musicians and a majority of the staff have been furloughed. We feel truly honored for this opportunity to support our beloved orchestra during this unprecedented time. The public’s support and participation in the Symphony Ball will provide a critical source of funding as an extremely limited staff works tirelessly to develop a plan to bring the musicians back to the stage.”
For more information, visit nashvillesymphony.org/SymphonyBall.