Lady A's Charles Kelley, Ernest and The Warren Brothers to preform hit songs for 21st District Recovery Court fundraiser
3rd Annual The Stories Behind the Songs, presented by H.G. Hill Realty Company, held April 3 at the Franklin Theatre
21st District Recovery Court is hosting their 3rd annual singer-songwriter night, The Stories Behind the Songs presented by H.G. Hill Realty Company, on Thurs., April 3, 2025, from 7 – 9 p.m. This year’s artist lineup includes Charles Kelley, one third of the seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Lady A. Kelley joins singer-songwriter, Ernest, whose songwriting credits include 11 number one hits. Brett and Brad Warren of The Warren Brothers, serve as the event’s hosts again this year. In addition to their collaborations with Kelley and Ernest, the duo has written numerous hits for Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Blake Shelton, Toby Keith and more.
All proceeds from the event go directly to support Recovery Court’s 22-year mission to end the cycle of addiction and crime in our community by providing accountability and compassion to non-violent offenders in the criminal justice system. The funds raised will help provide the program’s current 20 participants in the intensive two-year program with the resources, tools and accountability needed to beat their addiction and restore their lives to a safe and positive environment. Recovery Court is funded through grants and donations, and receives no taxpayer funding. The singer-songwriter event is one of two annual fundraisers in 2025.
According to local law enforcement professionals, most crimes committed in our community are drug or alcohol related. Recovery Courts have proven effective in reducing the revolving door of drug and alcohol related crime as well as reducing the cost to taxpayers. The program spends approximately $16,500 per participant annually compared to an estimated $48,800 to incarcerate each offender for a year. For every $1 invested in Recovery Courts, at least $35 in avoided criminal justice costs is saved.
In addition to the event’s presenting sponsor, H.G. Hill Realty Company, sponsors include: A Vintage Affair, Jay Brown & Friends, Buerger, Moseley and Carson, PLC, Choate Construction, David Dingler & Friends, Judge & Mrs. Timothy L. Easter, Jamison Graphics, LLC, Gray Public Relations, Senator Jack Johnson & Friends, Jennifer Johnson & Friends, Doug Lackey, Benchmark Realty, Larsen Law PLLC, Let it Shine Gymnastics, Tim & Janie Richards, and Brett Warren & Family.
Those who would like to support Recovery Court but cannot attend the event may make an online donation at 21stdc.org.