Dolly Parton and Sheryl Crow might be readily available for the upcoming Stand Up 2 Most cancers telecast, broadcasting for the primary time from Nashville on Aug. 15.

Crow is scheduled to host the ninth biennial occasion, with Parton slated to look within the particular. Further performers and individuals might be introduced within the coming weeks.

Stand As much as Most cancers (SU2C) is an advocacy group based in 2008 that seeks to boost consciousness and funding for most cancers analysis from throughout the leisure group. The fundraiser might be carried on all 4 main U.S. broadcast networks in addition to streamed on-demand throughout a number of digital and streaming platforms. The particular is ready to air at 8 p.m. ET and PT, in addition to 7 p.m. CT, from The Pinnacle.

“The objective of Stand Up To Most cancers has all the time been about working collaboratively to push most cancers analysis ahead so we might assist sufferers as rapidly as doable,” mentioned Katie Couric, SU2C co-founder, in an announcement. “Practically twenty years later, it’s extremely gratifying and galvanizing to see the affect of this analysis. Bringing the present to Nashville will infuse new vitality and pleasure into our mission.” Different group co-founders embody Sherry Lansing, Kathleen Lobb, Lisa Paulsen, Rusty Robertson, Sue Schwartz, Pamela Oas Williams, Ellen Ziffren, Laura Ziskin and Noreen Fraser.

“Our objective is to create an evening that’s each entertaining and deeply impactful,” mentioned co-executive producer Liz Kelly in an announcement.

The present is being co-produced by Stand Up To Most cancers and Achieved + Dusted. Government producers embody SU2C co-founders Pam Oas Williams and Lisa Paulsen, alongside Rod Essig of CAA, and Kevin Yorn of Yorn Levine/BroadLight Capital, and Rick Yorn of LBI Leisure/BroadLight Capital. James Merryman will function the present’s director, and Derek Wells because the musical director.