SILVIS, Ill. — Country music star Jake Owen is returning to the Quad Cities on Apr. 19 for a concert that will benefit the John Deere Classic's (JDC) Birdies for Charity program.
Andrew Lehman, JDC tournament director, announced the concert on Friday, Feb. 9, and said that all proceeds from the concert will benefit the Birdies for Charity Bonus Fund, which is used to give bonus payments to more than 450 charities annually.
“We are thrilled that Jake Owen is going to be performing a concert in town that will benefit the Birdies Bonus Fund,” said tournament director Andrew Lehman. “Jake is extremely popular in our community, and we’re excited to be able to bring him here. With charities doing such a great job of raising money for their organizations, it’s incumbent upon us to make sure we support them with meaningful bonus payments.”
The concert will take place at Rhythm City Casino in Davenport. Tickets will go on sale on the casino's website at 10 a.m. Friday.
“We are thrilled to co-present this exciting event featuring country music star Jake Owen in support of the John Deere Classic’s Birdies for Charity Bonus Fund,” said Mo Hyder, regional vice-president of Rhythm City. “By attending this concert on April 19 at Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport, attendees will not only enjoy fantastic music but also contribute to a worthy cause. Proceeds from this event will directly benefit the Bonus Fund, ensuring that even more charities receive essential support. Join us for a night of great music and meaningful impact!”
Since the JDC was founded in 1971, the tournament, along with its Birdies for Charity program, has helped raise over $174 million for charity.
The 2024 John Deere Classic will take place July 3-7 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis.
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