Luke Bryan to salute songwriters in upcoming country radio event

Luke Bryan is lending his support to Nashville songwriters by participating in Broadcast Music Inc.'s "A Salute to Songwriters", benefiting MusiCares' COVID-19 Relief Fund.

The "What Makes You Country" hit-maker is partnering with the music rights management company to co-host the event, alongside several radio DJs across the country. The event will include many of Nashville's sought-after songwriters performing their biggest hits from their homes.

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Rhett Akins, Natalie Hemby, Dallas Davidson and Jessi Alexander are among the participating songwriters who've collectively penned hits for Blake Shelton, Miley Cyrus, Miranda Lambert and more.

They'll share the stories behind the songs, as well as how the pandemic has affected them.

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Donations will be collected during the event for the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund to support songwriters and musicians in need, especially during the pandemic.

The three-hour concert, "A Salute to Songwriters," will be broadcast on country radio stations across the country on Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. local time.