[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 114 (Friday, July 30, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1510]
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                        NASHVILLE RISING CONCERT

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 30, 2010

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, I rise today and ask my colleagues to 
join me in recognizing those artists and actors who recently 
participated in ``Nashville Rising: A Benefit Concert for Flood 
Recovery'' to aide those affected by the catastrophic flooding in 
Tennessee.
  Just a few months ago, historic flooding--a 1,000 year flood--
affected 46 counties in Tennessee. The flood waters left damaged homes 
and hearts. With rain-soaked hands, volunteers offered what they could, 
and Tennessee lived up to its name as the Volunteer State. I want to 
thank the many who supported Tennessee's flood relief efforts.
  Led by Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, artists--Amy Grant, Billy Ray 
Cyrus, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Julie Roberts, 
LeAnn Rimes, Luke Bryan, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Martina McBride, Michael W. 
Smith, Miley Cyrus, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry, Taylor Swift, 
Toby Keith, and ZZ Top--performed, and with messages from Reese 
Witherspoon, Matthew McConaughey, Craig Ferguson, and Dolly Parton--all 
joined together to help raise over $2.2 million for flood relief 
efforts.
  Music has the hope to heal what the flooding left behind. I ask my 
colleagues to stand with me in thanking those who offered their time 
and talents to the Nashville Rising Concert, and all who have helped 
their neighbors during this time of need.

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