 One of Nashville's most sought after piano players, Dirk Johnson, has recorded and produced many gospel and country artists such as Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Gene Watson and countless others over his 40+ year career. Now he needs our help.
Over the past several months, endless tests, and many hospitalizations, Dirk was diagnosed with Nonalcoholic Liver Disease, and is now in end stage liver failure. Because of the severity of the progression of his disease, a liver transplant is the only option for a full recovery of this disease. During the testing for candidacy to receive a new liver, Dirk encountered seizures and a head injury. Because of the combination of these two things, Dirk is currently ventilator dependent and his liver treatments and workups have been put on hold. His extensive hospitalization has prevented him and his wife Gail from working full-time. Please consider supporting Dirk in his time of need.
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 HUGE thanks to all the participants at this years Desert Charity Cup! This year, grant beneficiaries will be music industry professionals and their families suffering from AFIB and stroke. Each year the Desert Charity Cup chooses a beneficiary group which resonates with their founders and participants. In partnership with Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, they distribute funds to music industry professionals in need of emergency financial assistance. In 2023, over $212k was raised in honor of Tom and Melanie Meyer-Whalley to support music industry professionals and their families suffering from Alzheimer's.
In 2022, over $100,000 was raised to support women's health in the music industry.  The newest collaboration from glam metal band Steel Panther and Soundwaves is now live!! The band also hand-wrote a lyric — "She's got the eyes of a panther" — and they're digitally added to each print.
These artworks turned out really cool, you'll want to get yours before they're gone.  Please join us in wishing musician and Sweet Relief beneficiary, Rachelle Ferrell, a very happy birthday!
Rachelle recently shared an update with us to pass on to her generous supporters: "The abounding gratitude for all those who cared enough to even think of me and pray for me has been sustaining. Those of you who have shared your precious resources with Sweet Relief on my behalf have overwhelmed me..." Read the full update below!  Renowned fiddler Glen Duncan, a 40-year AFM 257 member who has played with everyone from Bill Monroe to Reba McIntyre, suffered a major stroke and car accident in December 2023 and was hospitalized for more than a month. Now he needs our help.
He has returned home and being cared for by his devoted wife Marsha. This tragedy has been devastating for the Duncan family on many levels, and Glen needs 24/7 care, which has created a major financial burden. Visit his Fund by clicking below to learn more and support.  Get yours before they're gone! Limited-edition Soundwaves Artwork created from the audio of Maddie & Tae's "Die From A Broken Heart." Maddie Font and Tae Kerr kindly signed some pieces at Big As Texas Fest in Conroe, TX on May 10, 2024.
To make each Original artwork even more unique, Maddie also added the hand-written lyrics "Die from a broken heart". So don't suffer a broken heart — grab one now at the link below while you still can! Proceeds support Sweet Relief Musicians Fund!  'LONG DISTANCE LOVE: A Sweet Relief Tribute to Lowell George' IS OUT NOW!! (via Flatiron Records) Lowell George was the guitar virtuoso, vocalist and songwriter for Little Feat. He passed away too soon in 1979 but left behind an incredible legacy. This album celebrates his great work with 25 covers done by some of George’s friends, family, and admirers. HUGE thanks to Sheldon Gomberg, Inara George, Flatiron Records and everyone that worked on this album. It was a labor of love and dedication that we are excited to share with the world. Special thanks to the artists on the album, such as Elvis Costello, Ben Harper, and Dave Alvin, for their contributions. Track listing
Album art by Dan Blakeslee.
 ATTENTION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! Starting tomorrow, May 15th, you can order Lizzy McAlpine’s favorite HomeState order and support Sweet Relief! Lizzy McAlpine began visiting HomeState while working on her 2nd record in Highland Park. Since then, her go-to order has been a Trinity (no cheese), a Lil’ Guac and a Cooldown, The Lizzy McAlpine Order! Getting Lizzy’s order gets you $2 off. And for every order, HomeState will be donating $1 to Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. Already a Lizzy McAlpine fan? See how you can win tickets to a sold out show THIS WEEKEND on HomeState's Instagram!   Limited-edition Soundwaves Artwork created from the audio of Larkin Poe's "Holy Ghost Fire" is now live! Rebecca Lovell and Megan Lovell kindly signed some of the pieces at Radio City Music Hall in New York on April 27, 2024. All profits benefit Sweet Relief!
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