First-time and returning artists flocked to Memphis, Tenn., in January for the 30th anniversary of Country Cares, and former St. Jude patients shared their stories.
Owen wanted to launch a campaign to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and he hoped that the country music industry would join him in rallying behind the cause. Did they ever.
The star of the Grand Ole Opry on Wednesday night (Sept. 13) wasn't Randy Owen or Charles Esten. It wasn't even Luke Bryan. A 5-year-old named Kael stole the hearts of everyone watching and listening.