Emmylou Harris Launches Woofstock to Help Save Homeless Dogs
August 9, 2012
Emmylou Harris has a reputation for having one of the biggest hearts in country music. The Country Music Hall of Fame member is excited to be the lightning rod behind a new event, Woofstock, that she hopes will be the first of many to support homeless animals around Nashville.
"I have a dog rescue organization called Bonaparte's Retreat, and this is a fundraiser for that," she says of the Aug. 18 event, taking place at The Woods at Fontanel. "We have partnered with Metro Animal Control, and we are great friends with Nashville Humane, so there will be other rescues there. There will be dogs there that are available for adoption, and we are telling people to bring their own dogs, because we will have a dog beach with umbrellas, and lots of fun for the dogs."
In an exclusive interview for Billboard, Harris (whose current album is titled "Hard Bargain") said the day will offer something for everyone. "We will also have lots of music. I'm going to perform along with Buddy Miller, Shawn Camp, Mike Ferris, Ella May Bowen, and the Whites."
There'll also be food and drink available. The Farm at Natchez Trace -- a high end doggie day care -- will be offering pet pedicures.
"We just wanted it to be a day where people could come out and have fun, bring their dogs, listen to some music, have some good food. It would be wonderful if we got a few dog adoptions, but mainly, we want to raise awareness of shelter dogs in the area -- not just at Bonaparte's -- but all the rescues in the area that are available for adoption in our community. We really hope it will be an annual event."

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