Mark Stoops introduces Chris Stapleton at flood relief event, says, ‘I’ve never been more proud to be a Kentuckian’
By Keith Farner
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Mark Stoops was among those on hand on Tuesday night for a flood relief benefit concert to benefit Eastern Kentucky, and the Wildcats coach said something that the Bluegrass faithful will love.
Stoops walked on stage to introduce country music superstar Chris Stapleton, and said, “I’ve been here 10 years and I’ve never felt more like a Kentuckian than I do tonight. When Chris asks me to do something to help the great people of Kentucky, you just say, ‘Yes sir.’
The event was called “Kentucky Rising,” was at Lexington’s Rupp Arena and featured performances by Stapleton, Dwight Yoakam and Tyler Childers.
The event promoted that 100% of net proceeds from the concert will benefit the “Kentucky Rising Fund” to support flood relief work and recovery efforts in Eastern Kentucky; including support for the many victims, their families and first responders. Under guidance from the Blue Grass Community Foundation, the “Kentucky Rising Fund” will strategically support both immediate needs and long-term recovery projects as they emerge
.@UKCoachStoops comes out to introduce @ChrisStapleton. Says he’s never been more proud to be a Kentuckian. #KentuckyRising pic.twitter.com/iCEuUFKITu
— Chad Hedrick (@ChadHedrickWKYT) October 12, 2022
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
