Bama Rising launches online charity auction

 In an effort to increase fundraising for the Bama Rising tornado relief fund, “BAMA RISING: A Benefit Concert for Alabama Tornado Recovery,” presented by Verizon, will launch an online auction featuring several celebrity experiences, event tickets and exclusive items.
VIP packages are still available through Ticketmaster for the June 14th benefit being held at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC).
Beginning Tuesday, bid on meet-and-greets with top artists such as Martina McBride and Alan Jackson as well as tickets to the 2012 Super Bowl and much more. The online auction, available through charitybuzz at www.charitybuzz.com/bamarising, will launch at 11 a.m. Tuesday and run through 11 a.m. Thursday.
A limited number of VIP packages are still available to BAMA RISING, with all sales benefiting the Bama Rising Fund, which is helping to bring recovery to those affected by April’s tornadoes.
Confirmed performers (in alphabetical order):
ALABAMA
Rodney Atkins
Dierks Bentley
Bo Bice
Luke Bryan
Sheryl Crow
Sara Evans
Taylor Hicks
Little Big Town
Martina McBride
Montgomery Gentry
David Nail
Jake Owen
Brad Paisley
Kellie Pickler
Darius Rucker
Ashton Shepherd