Porter’s Call raises $860,427 at 25th annual Evening of Stories

Porter’s Call marked 25 years with its Evening of Stories fundraiser on Sept. 1 in Nashville, raising $860,427 for free and confidential care for recording artists and their partners. The event featured performances, tributes and the presentation of the Founder’s Award to Amy Grant.

Why it matters: - Porter’s Call raised $860,427, beating its fundraising goal by 40%. - The money supports free and confidential care for recording artists and their partners. - The nonprofit says its services help artists thrive mentally, emotionally and creatively while living and working on the road.

What happened: - Porter’s Call held its annual Evening of Stories on Sept. 1 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. - The fundraiser celebrated 25 years of Porter’s Call’s work serving the music community. - The event was presented by The Cook Family Foundation. - Dave Barnes and Melinda Doolittle hosted the evening. - Guest artists shared songs and stories throughout the night. - Natalie Hemby, Ellie Holcomb and Hillary Scott delivered a special tribute to Grant. - Lady A performed during the program.

The details: - Porter’s Call presented its Founder’s Award to six-time GRAMMY Award winner and 2022 Kennedy Center Honoree Amy Grant. - The award recognizes people whose lives reflect Porter’s Call’s spirit of hospitality, care and generosity. - Porter’s Call first gave the Founder’s Award to founder Al Andrews in 2023. - Ellie Holcomb called Grant a legend and said Grant embodies the heart of Porter’s Call as a mentor and trusted friend. - Porter’s Call was founded in 2001. - The nonprofit offers one-on-one support, couples and band sessions, retreats and workshops for artists and their partners. - Porter’s Call serves artists worldwide. - Since 2001, Porter’s Call says its staff has spent more than 60,000 hours with clients in a private and confidential setting. - Porter’s Call says that work has saved clients millions of dollars in counseling fees. - The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and operates in Nashville and beyond.

Between the lines: - The size of the fundraising total suggests strong support from Nashville’s music community and donors aligned with Porter’s Call’s mission. - Honoring Amy Grant reinforced the event’s focus on artists who have shaped and supported the organization’s culture. - Porter’s Call’s emphasis on confidentiality and tailored support points to a need for mental, emotional and creative care that standard industry structures may not fully meet.

What's next: - Porter’s Call will continue offering free support services to recording artists and their partners. - The nonprofit is directing this year’s fundraising momentum toward its ongoing care programs. - More information is available at Porter’s Call.