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BrightFocus Foundation’s Benefit Concert for Cures

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BrightFocus Foundation's Concert for Cures logo with a guitar and tagline 'Cure in Mind, Cure in Sight.'

Celebrating Inspiring Science

Featuring guest emcee Cody Alan of CMT, this extraordinary gathering spotlighted exemplary scientists driving the most exciting research forward to end Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

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Event Details

Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: City Winery, Nashville; 609 Lafayette St, Nashville, TN 37203
Attire: Dressy Western

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Cody Alan, Master of CeremoniesHost and Executive Producer, CMT After MidNite, CMT Radio Live, and CMT All Access

Cody Alan is the host and executive producer of CMT After MidNite, CMT Radio Live, and CMT All Access. A respected veteran personality, producer, and programmer in the broadcast industry, Cody’s shows originate from Nashville and are broadcast on stations across America. Cody’s shows feature the biggest names in country music and entertainment, and his wit, energy, and charm shine with big-star guests and live interaction with listeners. He brings fans unprecedented access to all things current in country music and entertainment in an environment that’s genuine, unpredictable, and fun. Dierks Bentley says, “Cody’s show always feels fresh and current. Cody cares about country music’s past and future, and has always worked to make his shows exciting, interesting, and personal.”

 

Named the Academy of Country Music’s “National On-Air Personality” in 2013 and 2010, Cody also hosts CMT’s weekly Hot 20 Countdown and #1 Music and a Movie, in addition to co-hosting CMT’s annual red carpet special live from the CMT Music Awards.

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