Multi-genre, Grammy-nominated entertainer and hit songwriter Brady Seals hosted a heartfelt benefit concert and silent auction, A Nashville Night for Hadley, on April 10 at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville. The event supported 20-month-old Hadley Phillips and her family from Centerville, TN. Hadley was recently diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), a rare and severe bone disorder. All proceeds from the event, along with funds raised through a GoFundMe campaign created by Seals, will go toward covering Hadley’s medical expenses not covered by insurance.
“What an incredible evening! Lots of love and talent at 3rd & Lindsley! All my friends turned out and we raised $25,000 for the Phillips family,” adds Seals.
The sold-out, standing-room-only show drew a crowd of nearly 400 and featured an all-star lineup of performers, including Devon O’Day, Gordon Kennedy, Jeffrey Steele, Porter Howell, Ricky Skaggs, Rodney Crowell, Seals & Crofts 2, and Ty Herndon.
The silent auction was a major highlight, featuring exclusive items donated by music legends including Brooks & Dunn, Darryl Worley, Dash Crofts, Garth Brooks, Tracy Lawrence, John Conlee, Peter Frampton, and Ty Herndon. The collection included signed handwritten lyrics, rare memorabilia, autographed albums, guitars, and mandolins. Some of the top-selling items were an autographed guitar from Tracy Lawrence, which brought in $1,800; a signed mandolin from Dash Crofts at $1,400; and Garth Brooks’ personally autographed Anthology, which sold for $700. The auction was conducted by Hadley’s great-grandfather, Chady Johns.
Touching moments from the evening included Ricky Skaggs praying over Hadley backstage and Jeffrey Steele leading a prayer on stage for all attendees.
Brooke Phillps, Hadley’s mother reflects,“I can’t thank Brady and everyone involved enough—what you did for us last night was truly life-changing. I hope one day I can bless another family the way you’ve blessed ours. Supporting other OI families has become my life’s goal, because this journey is something no parent or child should have to face alone. These OI kids are incredibly strong and inspiring—it’s truly amazing.”
Those who were unable to attend but still wish to support the cause can make a donation through the official GoFundMe campaign HERE.
