The Morgan Wallen Foundation has donated a staggering $500,000 in musical instruments through the “One Instrument at a Time” initiative, in partnership with Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation.
The program is donating musical instruments to schools in need across 14 cities that Wallen’s One Night at a Time stadium tour visited this year.
Those cities are: Arlington, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina.; Denver, Colorado; East Rutherford, New Jersey.; Hershey, Pennsylvania.; Indianapolis, Indiana; Kansas City, Missouri.; Las Vegas, Nevada; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Nashville, Tennessee; Oxford, Mississippi; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Tampa, Florida.; and Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Additionally, over the past two years, Wallen has donated $3 from every U.S. ticket sold on his One Night at a Time World Tour to his nonprofit Morgan Wallen Foundation, which supports programs for youth in music and sports.
“When I was a kid, access to music profoundly changed my life and gave me a sense of purpose. I want that for others, and I’m blessed to be able to provide instruments to these schools through my foundation,” Wallen said in a statement. “We really wanted to say a big thank you to these awesome communities that welcome us in and let us play for our fans.”
“Giving back is an integral part of who Morgan is and how he was raised. So launching ‘One Instrument At A Time’ in conjunction with this tour was incredibly important,” added Kathleen Flaherty, executive director of the Morgan Wallen Foundation. “Partnering with Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation enabled us to utilize their expertise in securing quality instruments and identifying schools in local communities that need them the most. In turn, we hope to impact the lives of kids by giving them access to learn and play music, which is what set the stage for Morgan’s life.”
“Music education plays a crucial role in shaping the development of young minds, nurturing their artistic expression, and instilling a lifelong passion for music. We are grateful to the Morgan Wallen Foundation for their dedication to enhancing music education in our schools,” said Tricia Williams, president/CEO at Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation. “Their generosity will make a profound difference in the lives of students, empowering them to unleash their potential and pursue their dreams.”
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