More From GAC

News & Notes Blog
Today's Headlines
Fan Q&A
Top 10 Tweets of the Week
Photos of the Week

Tracy Lawrence Helps NFL Charity

feature

Tracy Lawrence photo courtesy of Rocky Comfort Records


February 11, 2008 — Tracy Lawrence, Pat Green and Tracy Byrd have signed up to take part in the first Fourth & Goal Classic, a two-day event to provide assistance to former NFL players in financial need.

The event, slated for June 27-28 at the House of Blues in Atlantic City, N.J., includes a celebrity golf tournament and a concert.

Numerous retired NFL players have gone head-to-head against the Players Union, accusing it of under-funding the retirement needs of many older players whose careers began before the union gained strength at the bargaining table.

"I have been a huge football fan my entire life," Tracy Lawrence says. "I think it is with great purpose that Fourth & Goal is generating an awareness surrounding the NFL players who are suffering from injuries and are now either unable to afford the treatment necessary or unable to secure a job outside of their sports career to sustain a normal lifestyle. I'm really excited in the opportunity to perform and raise money for Fourth & Goal, to lend a hand to help the legends with their hardships."

The event is being put together by John Hannah Entertainment, named for a former New England Patriots lineman. Among the NFL figures expected to attend are Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Harry Carson, Ron Jaworski, Jack Youngblood, Ken Stabler, Joe DeLamielleure, Bruce Laird and Charlie Waters.

Today's News & Notes
    Top Videos

    • Trace Adkins hooks up with legendary band Exile for "Kiss You All Over." Watch »

    • Miley Cyrus pays tribute to Dylan on "You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go." Watch »

    • Buddy Jewel is back and in good company for his new video "Jesus, Elvis and Me." Watch »

    • Country newcomer Maggie Sajak is gushing over her debut video "First Kiss." Watch »

    • Jason Cassidy tries to push the brakes on a break up in his new video "What If." Watch »

    • Craig Morgan chases actress Angie Harmon in his latest video "This Ole Boy." Watch »

    Get Social With GAC
    • Message Boards

      Join the conversation about your favorite artists.

    • Fan Photo Galleries

      Share your photos with country music fans.

    • Superfan

      Watch GAC. Earn points. Get cool prizes.

    • Blog

      Stay up-to-date with all of our daily country news.

    • YouTube

      Watch our videos on our YouTube channel.

    .