More than 8,00 fans showed up at Nashville’s First Horizon Park for Folds of Honor Tennessee’s fifth annual Rock ‘N Jock Celebrity Softball Game Sponsored by Black Rifle Coffee Company, which saw Team First Responders, led by Captain Michael Chandler, taking home the win.
The star-studded, action-packed event raised more than $670,000 for Folds of Honor, which supports families of America’s fallen or disabled military service members and first responders through educational scholarships. The event also celebrated the 250th anniversary of the military branches and Marine Week Nashville with several military-themed performances.
The game featured a stacked lineup including artists Riley Green, Tyler Hubbard, Justin Moore, Zach Top, Raelynn, Warren Zeiders, Priscilla Block, Chase Rice, Jordan Davis, Ashley Cooke, Conner Smith, Charles Esten, Gavin Adcock and Adam Doleac; comedians John Crist, Danae Hays and Jeff Dye; athletes Michael Chandler, Riley Gaines and Ryan Sheckler; and many others. Current Tennessee Titans players Tyjae Spears and T’Vondre Sweat coached Team First Responders, while former Titans players Keith Bulluck and Delanie Walker coached Team Military.
Game highlights include:
- Raised more than $670,000 for Folds of Honor
- President Donald Trump delivered a special message about the game on the jumbotron, introducing Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless The USA” performance
- Country artist Riley Green and Black Rifle Coffee Company’s Mat Best donated $75,000 each to Folds of Honor
- Country artist Gavin Adcock scored a home-run and MMA athlete Michael Chandler scored a grand slam for Team First Responders, while country artist Adam Doleac scored a home-run for Team Military.
