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Richard Leigh & Friends Concert Raises $58,000 for Student Scholarships

Richard Leigh & Friends Concert Raises $58,000 for Student Scholarships

by Meghan Copenhaver | Oct 13, 2026 | Foundation, News

An evening with three Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees brought music and storytelling to the Grand Hall while investing in students pursuing higher education close to home. ABINGDON, Va. An evening of acclaimed songwriting and community generosity raised...

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