Darrell and Phyllis Adkins of Ohio-based Adkins Productions are now directing all proceeds from their mega-benefit, Musicians Against Childhood Cancer Music Festival, to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

“As you know, we have been promoting high-quality concerts and festivals for the past 25 years… These concerts formerly held at Frontier Ranch, and more recently Hoover Y-Park in Columbus, Ohio, have drawn thousands of fans from all over the world.”

“With your help and the support of the artists who donate their time and talent, MACC will continue to help children and their families with life threatening illness. Proceeds from this festival will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Since the year 2000, MACC and you have donated $480,000 to St. Jude and the Y.M.C.A., helping children around the world.” — The Adkins Family

Besides throngs of fans, MACC traditionally attracts scores of high-caliber acts from the bluegrass field. This year’s event, the 25th annual classic set for July 22 through July 25, follows that trend.

If you cannot attend and wish to make a donation, please make checks payable to:
Musicians Against Childhood Cancer®
1434 S. 3B’s & K Rd.
Galena, OH 43021

More Info on the MACC

Ted Lehman also has an in depth preview on the 2009 MACC Music Festival on his blog. Make sure and check it out.

2009 Musicians Against Childhood Cancer Music Festival Lineup

All times, unless noted, are p.m.

Wednesday

• Wildfire – 1:30
• James King Band – 2:45
• Lost and Found – 4:00
• Larry Stephenson Band – 5:15
• Dale Ann Bradley – 6:30
• Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out – 7:45
• Rhonda Vincent & the Rage – 9:00
• Mountain Heart – 10:15

Thursday

• New Found Road – 12:30
• Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper – 1:45
• Don Rigsby & Midnight Call – 3:00
• Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers – 4:15
• David Parmley & Friends – 5:30
• Marty Raybon & Full Circle – 6:45
• Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver – 8:00
• Dailey & Vincent – 9:15
• Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out – 10:30

Friday

• Pine Mountain Railroad – 11:45 a.m.
• Kenny & Amanda Smith – 12:55
• Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice – 2:10
• Josh Williams Band – 3:20
• J.D. Crowe & The New South – 4:30
• Steep Canyon Rangers – 5:40
• Danny Paisley & Southern Grass – 6:50
• The Grascals – 8:05
• Lonesome River Band – 9:15
• Steeldrivers – 10:25

Saturday

• The MACC Children’s Band – 11:15 a.m.
• Bradley Walker – 12:15
• Randy Kohrs & The Lites – 1:25
• Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time – 2:35
• Ronnie Bowman – 3:45
• The Gibson Brothers – 4:55
• Carl Jackson, Jerry Salley, Larry Cordle & The Church Sisters – 6:10
• Blue Highway – 7:30
• Dudley Connell – 8:45
• Tony Rice – 10:00

Ticket, camping and motel information is also available on the Web site.