Beloved former President Jimmy Carter will be hosted to a 100th birthday party next month in Atlanta by an all-star lineup of musicians and celebrities in a musical gala titled “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song.” The Sept. 17 event at the Fox Theater in Atlanta will coincide with the ailing former commander-in-chief's centennial on Oct. 1.
Among the musical acts booked for the show are: Chuck Leavell, D-Nice, Drive-By Truckers, Eric Church, GROUPLOVE, Maren Morris, the War and Treaty and The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus, along with expected appearances by former Atlanta Braves star Dale Murphy, rapper Killer Mike and Dad star Sean Penn; Organizers said other guests will be announced at a later date.
Carter, the nation's 39th President (1977-1981), had been at his home in Plains, GA since February 2023 receiving hospice care and was last seen in public at the funeral of former First Lady Rosalyn Carter in November. The Associated Press reported Jason Carter said in a statement that his grandfather remains in good spirits and still enjoys watching his beloved Braves on TV and listening to music. “Whether it was on his turntables, on the campaign trail, or on the White House lawn, music was and continues to be a source of joy, comfort and inspiration for my grandfather,” said Jason Carter.
The Fox show will also celebrate the Carters' tireless work advocating for human rights, public health and democracy around the world through the Carter Center, with tickets ($100) on sale at the Fox Theater box office on 10 a.m. on August 5; Proceeds will benefit the Carter Center.
See the show's announcement below.
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