BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – An award-winning country music band will headline an upcoming fundraiser in Baton Rouge.
Diamond Rio will entertain several hundred guests attending The Salvation Army’s Shield of Hope Fundraiser at the Manship Theatre (100 Lafayette Street). The event is scheduled to take place Thursday, May 11 at 6 p.m., and the band will take the stage at 8:30 p.m.
Known for songs like Norma Jean Riley, One More Day, and Beautiful Mess, Diamond Rio has sold more than 10 million albums and earned numerous honors including a Grammy, a Dove and six Vocal Groups of the Year Awards.
The fundraiser will be an opportunity for guests to mingle as they enjoy food, drinks, and music all for a good cause. The event will raise money for the Salvation Army’s efforts.
In a Monday, April 24 news release, the nonprofit stated, “Since 1919, The Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge has been changing lives and striving to improve our community. Unfortunately, with the recent economic downturn due to inflation, many people in our community cannot meet their basic needs. Many of these individuals turn to us, The Salvation Army, to help provide shelter, food, social services, and other urgent aid. This fundraiser will assist us in meeting our mission of helping those in need in our community.”
Tickets can be purchased via www.manshiptheatre.org or by calling (225) 344-0334.
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