Scholarship Benefit 2025 — Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship

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Scholarship Benefit

Honoring Ted Rollins

& Scholar Recipients

Thurs. Nov 6, 2025, 6 - 9 pm
300 Broadway, Nashville TN

Ole Red (Blake Shelton’s bar)

Highlights

Socialize with friends & family celebrating Ted while helping deserving scholars achieve their academic dreams

Music: John Carter Cash, Ana Cristina Cash, Thomas Gabriel (Johnny Cash’s grandson), Emma Rollins, Ryan Shacklette & Sara Grace Carmical
Live auction: details coming soon!
Cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres/Nashville fare stations will be provided
Honkytonkin’ on Broadway after the event
Dress: Nashville honky tonk or business casual
Hotel: Virgin Hotel, Nashville TN - Book Now!
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About the Scholar Benefit

This is the second annual scholar benefit to raise money for expanding the Ted and Holly Rollins Scholarship which was established October 2021. This scholarship was founded by Ted’s wife Holly after his passing August 2021. Since that time the Scholarship has awarded six $5000 scholarships to disadvantaged, yet academically gifted students. The intent of this benefit is to ultimately offer four to five scholarships per year versus the two currently offered.

Featured Artists

John Carter Cash

A torchbearer of the Cash/Carter legacy, his music blends heartfelt, roots-driven country with the wisdom of his musical lineage, underscored by his producer’s ear and storytelling soul.

Thomas Gabriel

Thomas Gabriel crafts raw, genre-blending Americana steeped in heartfelt, country‑rock storytelling—his voice often draws comparisons to Johnny Cash’s, even described by fans as sounding almost identical to his legendary grandfather.

Ana Christina Cash

A Cuban‑American singer‑songwriter melding pop, country, blues, and Latin influences into emotive, genre‑crossing songs, with a soulful voice that soars from contralto to soprano.

Emma Rollins & Ryan Shacklette

Sara Grace Carmical

Emma, Sara Grace, and Ryan met at Emory University and bonded over their mutual love of classic country and folk music. They have been performing together since 2022 and will perform a short setlist at the event including classic country & folk hits like Hank William's "Why Don't You Love Me" and John Prine's "Angel From Montgomery".