Country Stars Raise Over $670K for Folds of Honor at Rock ‘N Jock Celebrity Softball Game
Riley Green, RaeLynn, Zach Top, and more hit the field in support of Folds of Honor.

Riley Green, RaeLynn, Zach Top; Photos Courtesy Folds of Honor
A slew of country stars stepped up to the plate for Folds of Honor Tennessee’s fifth annual Rock ‘N Jock Celebrity Softball Game on June 2, raising over $670,000 for the organization.
Sponsored by Black Rifle Coffee Company, the game saw Team First Responders, coached by current Tennessee Titans players Tyjae Spears and T’Vondre Sweat, and Team Military, coached by former Titans players Keith Bulluck and Delanie Walker, facing off for a good cause at Nashville’s First Horizon Park.

More than 8,000 fans packed into the stands to cheer on Riley Green, Tyler Hubbard, Justin Moore, Zach Top, Raelynn, Warren Zeiders, Priscilla Block, Chase Rice, Jordan Davis, Ashley Cooke, Conner Smith, Charles Esten, Gavin Adcock and Adam Doleac; comedians John Crist, Danae Hays and Jeff Dye; athletes Michael Chandler, Riley Gaines and Ryan Sheckler; and many others.

Jordan Davis has participated in several events for Folds of Honor and says he always picks up the phone when they call.
“Folds of Honor…truly, from when I got in a position where I could help out, Folds of Honor was the first call,” he shares. “They’ve just been amazing to country music and do a amazing things to help so many families. From the first golf tournament I played, you hear the stories and you see the impact they make.”

RaeLynn is also a longtime supporter of Folds of Honor and has participated in the Rock ‘N Jock Celebrity Softball Game for three years.
“I love Folds of Honor so much,” she tells us. “Obviously my husband is a Green Beret, and so I come from a military background, and so to be able to give back in this way is so much fun and I think it’s just a great way to kick off CMA fest. Everybody’s together. We’re here to celebrate this incredible week, but to give back is just a huge, huge honor.”

Team First Responders, led by Captain Michael Chandler, clinched the win with big plays from country star Gavin Adcock, who hit a home run, and MMA athlete Michael Chandler, who crushed a grand slam.
Meanwhile, Adam Doleac scored a home-run for Team Military.

The biggest winner, however, was Folds of Honor. During the Rock ‘N Jock Celebrity Softball Game, superstar Riley Green and Black Rifle Coffee Company’s Mat Best each donated $75,000 to Folds of Honor. Green’s donation came through his Buford Bonds Fund, established in 2023 in honor of his grandfathers, both military veterans. This marks Green’s fifth year participating in the event.
The event also honored the 250th anniversary of the U.S. military branches and Marine Week Nashville with a series of military-themed performances. Additionally, President Donald Trump appeared on the jumbotron with a special message ahead of the game, introducing Lee Greenwood’s performance of “God Bless The USA.”
About Folds Of Honor
Folds of Honor is a leading non-profit organization that began with Lt Col Dan Rooney’s flight home from his second tour in Iraq. As an F-16 fighter pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, he experienced first-hand the sacrifices and pain military families endure when a loved one in uniform is lost or disabled while on duty.
Upon landing, the pilot announced they were carrying the remains of Corporal Brock Bucklin on board. Lt Col Rooney watched as Corporal Bucklin’s twin brother somberly escorted the flag-covered casket to meet his family on the tarmac – including the deceased Corporal’s young son, Jacob. That moment changed everything. From that moment on, Lt Col Rooney made it his mission to support the families of those who serve by providing educational scholarships through Folds of Honor.
Since its founding in 2007, the organization has transformed countless lives and to this day remains committed to honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifices in exchange for the freedom of our country.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.