NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to stand in solidarity with those in the fight the Grand Ole Opry turned pink.
The historic venue hosting the 15th Opry Goes Pink on Oct. 10.
Grand Ole Opry member Carly Pearce flipped the switch to make the Opry's signature barn backdrop turn pink. Performers included Rhonda Vincent, Priscilla Block, Riders in the Sky and Gary Mule Deer.
Five dollars from each ticket purchased went directly to Susan G. Komen in the ongoing fight against breast cancer.
Opry Vice President Dan Rogers said the feeling of solidarity has a lasting impact on those that attend. He said the pews will be filled with all sorts of stories and people impacted by the disease in some way. Even on stage, the artists will share powerful music about the battle.
Rogers hopes that everyone in the room realizes they are not alone in this journey and find healing in the power of music.
“Year after year, the artists on stage, the staff at the Opry, and most importantly the 4,400 people sitting in the pews in addition to all those tuned in really feel empowered, they feel loved by their fellow man and woman and feel like they’re in a battle not alone," said Rogers.
