Women Rock for the Cure

Posted by Nikki Montgomery on

breast cancer ribbonThe Grand Ole Opry joins Women Rock For The Cure in the fight against breast cancer this Sat., Oct. 22 with its third annual "Opry Goes Pink" show.

ABC's Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts-- a breast cancer survivor-- will be on hand as a special guest announcer for a portion of the night's first show, introducing acts as well as the Women Rock For The Cure Honorary Survivor of the Year Yolanda Smith. Opry member Martina McBride will take the stage to "flip the switch," turning the Opry's signature barn backdrop pink in support of breast cancer awareness. McBride's current single, I'm Gonna Love You Through It, offers hope to those affected by cancer

$5 from every ticket sold to the night's second show (9:30 p.m.) will be donated to Women Rock For The Cure. That show is scheduled to include performances fromLauren Alaina, Edens Edge, Kellie Pickler and Ronnie Milsap.

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