Wynonna Judd Receives Philanthropy Award

Wynonna Judd will receive the Cecil Scaife Visionary Award on Tuesday, Aug 24., for her contributions to the Nashville community and future generations who wish to pursue a career in the music industry.
 
The Cecil Scaife Visionary Award was founded in the name of the Music Row pioneer and veteran. He was instrumental in the formation of the music business program that is now known as the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business. Scaife, passionate about the music industry and education, wanted to form a college-level program to produce successful musicians, artists and music business executives by giving students an opportunity to formally learn about the industry that was so exciting to him.
 
“Wynonna personifies the spirit of this award. She has given so generously of her heart, talent and time to help the next generation realize a better life and better chance at success through her work with youth in our community and students pursuing a career in the music industry,” said LaRawn Scaife Rhea. “It is a great honor to award The Cecil Scaife Visionary Award to Wynonna for the many special opportunities that she has made available to students through her special mentorship.”
 
The event, an invitation-only gala, will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Conservation Hall at the Tennessee Residence in Nashville. Governor Phil Bredesen and First Lady Andrea Conte will be on hand for an evening filled with music and tributes from friends and esteemed members of the community, including a proclamation from U.S. Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn.
 
Invitations for the event can be requested by emailing NashvilleCelebrates@gmail.com and by donating $200 to the Cecil Scaife Music Business Scholarship Endowment for an educational scholarship to be awarded in Judd’s name.