City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game Reveals First Round of Artist Lineup at First Tennessee Park

$15 and $35 Tickets on Sale Now at Ticketmaster.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The 27^th annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game presented by Staples® has announced the starting lineup includes Kellie Pickler, Lauren Alaina, Aaron Watson, Danielle Bradbery and Kaitlyn Bristowe and Shawn Booth from ABC’s “The Bachelorette” June 10 at First Tennessee Park.

Reba McEntire was previously announced as performing the National Anthem. Many more artists will be announced.

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation, diabetes and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs based on technology developed at the institution.

Tickets are on sale now at www.Ticketmaster.com.

As always, 100% of event net profits benefit City of Hope.

For more information, visit www.cityofhope.org/softball.

ABOUT CITY OF HOPE

City of Hope is an independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as one of only 47 comprehensive cancer centers, the highest recognition bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, City of Hope is also a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, with research and treatment protocols that advance care throughout the world. City of Hope is located in Duarte, California, just northeast of Los Angeles, with community clinics throughout Southern California. It is ranked as one of America's “Best Hospitals" in cancer by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit CityofHope.org.

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