14-time Grammy winner Emmylou Harris headlining benefit concert in Bossier

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The James Burton Foundation will host a fundraising concert featuring 14-time Grammy winner and Country Music Hall of Famer Emmylou Harris.

“Proceeds will benefit The James Burton Foundation, which for two decades has provided free guitars to schools, veterans, and children’s hospitals throughout the United States and Europe,” a press release stated. “Funds raised will supply guitars and resources for Bossier Parish schools to launch an exciting new music education program designed to teach music and inspire creativity, confidence, and self-expression.”

Other performers will include:

• James Burton – Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy winner, and legendary guitarist for Elvis Presley
• John Foster – American Idol finalist
• Johnny Owens & Marty Haggard – sons of country icons Buck Owens and Merle Haggard
• Angus Gill – Golden Guitar and Australian Independent Country Music Award winner
• Johnny Earthquake & the Moondogs – Louisiana Music Hall of Fame members

The concert will take place on Friday, November 7, at 8 p.m. at the Horseshoe Casino Riverdome in Bossier City. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B006347F17768EB.