NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (August 10, 2022) – GRAMMY® winning singer/songwriter John Berry has released a video and the single “All Come Together,” co-written with award-winning songwriter Chuck Jones. The project is being released to radio in an effort to support those affected by the recent Eastern Kentucky flooding.
John Berry called on friends Keb’ Mo’, Collin Raye, John Oates, Casey James, Bryan White, John Cowan, Darin and Brooke Aldridge, Heidi Newfield (Trick Pony), Dave Innis and Paul Gregg (Restless Heart), and Mike Farris to join him in the studio to record this uplifting song. CDX Nashville is distributing the single along with a powerful video produced by Jeff Moseley of CJM Productions.
An awareness campaign utilizing the power of social media has been launched, referencing the hashtag #AllComeTogether-KYStrong.
Watch the video: John Berry’s Official YouTube Channel
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has established the Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund to assist those impacted by the floods and severe weather on July 26, 2022. All donations are tax-deductible, and donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes.
Donate here: EKY Flood Relief Fund
“Robin and I wanted to do something to help the victims of Eastern KY and the state with cleanup efforts and much-needed essentials,” reflected John Berry. “I wrote this song with my buddy Chuck Jones in September of 2017 after the hurricanes hit in Texas, and I hope it encourages you to donate your time volunteering or give money to help.”
“John Berry and I got together to write a song one late summer day in 2017. We’d been watching footage of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana that weekend. We felt compelled to write about that devastation. When we played the song for John’s wife, Robin, she had the great idea to use the song to help raise funds for the victims of that flood, as well as Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The resulting recording and video of ‘All Come Together’ brought together over a dozen country, pop, and gospel artists, videographers, studios, and engineers, all donating their time and talents to that cause.
The recent tragic flooding in Eastern Kentucky has, for so many, meant the loss of everything they had. So it seemed like the right thing to resurrect our song and video as a fundraiser for those unfortunate folks. I feel privileged to be a part of any healing it might bring!” — Chuck Jones
“It was such an honor for me to be part of this incredible song and video with John and so many fantastic artists. A strong reminder that natural disasters continue to happen, and when they do, it typically brings out the very best in people. That is certainly the case in this situation. It is my sincere hope and prayer that this project will help rally people to come to the aid of their neighbors and support the flood victims of the great state of Kentucky.” — Collin Raye
“When my manager, Brian Smith, called me to ask if I would participate in a song to benefit the 2017 Hurricane Harvey flood victims, I was all in. Now that another flooding disaster has hit my beloved Kentucky, it just felt right to resurrect this powerful song and video and share it again, hoping it will compel people to pitch in to help, as volunteers or with whatever contributions they can offer.” — John Cowan
“Our hearts break from seeing the devastation from the recent flooding in Eastern Kentucky. No one can understand how scary and powerful Mother Nature can be until you’ve experienced her firsthand. We are sending many thoughts and prayers to all those affected during this difficult time.
In times of trouble, music can bring comfort and hope. A couple of years ago, we were fortunate to collaborate with John Berry on the recording of ‘All Come Together,’ a song he wrote with Chuck Jones in the aftermath of flooding that devastated parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. As the song says, we know the people of Eastern Kentucky will likewise ‘all come together’ and look to each other to find strength through the storms. We hope this song brings comfort and encourages people to help with the recovery however they can.” — Darin and Brooke Aldridge
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