RUSSELL AND KAILEY DICKERSON TO RECEIVE ANGELS AMONG US AWARD AT 36th ANNUAL ST. JUDE COUNTRY CARES SEMINAR

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Multi-Platinum country star Russell Dickerson and his wife Kailey Dickerson will receive the 2026 Angels Among Us award this October for their outstanding commitment and service to the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. The Dickersons join an illustrious group of past recipients including Randy Owen, Brothers Osborne, Scotty McCreery, Florida Georgia Line, Lady A, Jake Owen, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Old Dominion and most recent recipient Keith Urban.

Russell and Kailey Dickerson have been dedicated supporters of St. Jude throughout Russell's career. Over the years, they have participated in multiple #ThisShirtSavesLives campaigns, performed at the Bobby Bones Million Dollar Show, visited the hospital to spend time with patients and families, hosted special meet-and-greet experiences and supported sweepstakes campaigns. Russell has also served as an ambassador for the St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway and taken part in numerous patient-focused activities and events. Their longstanding commitment has helped raise awareness and support for the mission of St. Jude in countless ways. Russell first attended Country Cares Seminar in 2017.

The Dickersons will receive the award at the 36th annual Country Cares Seminar, a gathering of music artists and industry professionals who lend their voices and platform to raise funds and awareness for St. Jude. This year's invitation-only celebration takes place Oct. 20–21 at the historic Peabody Hotel in Memphis. Night one will consist of the Angels Among Us dinner, featuring Russell’s signature high-energy set. The following morning, the event will open with a breakfast session and a performance by Anne Wilson. Night two will round out the Seminar with performances by HARDY and Lauren Alaina.

Music Gives to St. Jude Kids® is one of the most successful music fundraising events in the United States with more than 350 radio and music partners. Curing cancer is a multi-trillion-dollar, multi-year effort and the country music industry helps to raise more than $70M annually to accelerate research and treatment by St. Jude to help children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

To get involved, visit musicgives.org.