A concert tonight, Jan. 26, in Ringgold, Ga., promises country music, cowboy music and plenty of flag-waving patriotism.
Phil Kranz of the "Blackdog Morning Show" on WAAK-FM 94.7 in Ringgold says he has booked five acts for the show, which will raise funds for Operation Stand Down Tennessee and its mission to help homeless veterans.
"Every penny raised will go to the organization," he says.
Set to perform are the Scott Brown Band, Bob Corley, Scott Sharp, Dave Gore and Dustin Craig.
The show starts at 7 p.m. at the Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children 6-12. Tickets will be sold at the door, cash only.
For more information, call 847-815-2128.
About the performers
* Scott Brown Band: This inspirational/positive country band based in Ringgold is fronted by a retired rodeo cowboy who now pastors a cowboy church.
* Bob Corley: This Charleston, Tenn., singer has released two albums, "Lucky Ol' Me" and "It's Me," featuring songs rooted in cowboy culture with a country/Western flair.
* Scott Sharp: Now settled in Dunlap, Tenn., Sharp honed his songwriting chops by performing at writers nights in Nashville. He has released five albums of traditional country music.
* Dave Gore: A Louisiana native now living in Nashville, he writes and sings traditional country music and is co-owner of the independent publishing company Liberty and Justice Music.
* Dustin Craig: Winner of a Nashville's Next Big Thing contest, this singer/songwriter from Chapel Hill, Tenn., has a self-penned catalog of more than 300 songs and distinctive vocals that push his country music into the fringes of rock.