Rising country artist Marthia Sides performing at the “Country Cares” Benefit held at Center Stage in Nashville on May 12.

Rising country artist Marthia Sides with American Idol Alum Bo Bice at the “Country Cares” Benefit held at Center Stage in Nashville on May 12.

MARTHIA SIDES AND FRIENDS “COUNTRY CARES”
BENEFIT A SUCCESS IN SUPPORTING VICTIMS OF
THE NASHVILLE FLOOD

In the wake of the recent Nashville flood, rising country artist Marthia Sides, who resides in Nashville and was also evacuated from her home close to the Cumberland River, and friends recently teamed up to put on a benefit concert for victims of the Nashville floods on May 12.

Held at Center Stage, the benefit raised money for Country Cares and was a success thanks to the artists who volunteered their time to perform, including Marty Raybon (former lead singer of Shenandoah); legendary country music artist Razzy Bailey; Lofton Creek Records artist Kristina Cornell; Grammy & Dove nominated contemporary Christian group DecemberRadio; Rachel Williams (former Nashville Star finalist); Thom Shepherd (hit songwriter for such songs as “Redneck Yacht Club”); Megan Linville; Clay Underwood; Vicki Raye; Kenny Olsen; Tim Akers (band leader for Rascal Flatts); Lindsey Hager; Chris Golden (son of William Lee Golden and band member of the Oak Ridge Boys); Charlotte Melody; Marc Eric; Rodeo; and Tommy York. Marthia also performed during the event.

 “After speaking with friends who lost everything, I just couldn’t image starting from the ground up again. I decided to create an event and bring my love of music and my compassion for the flood victims together to help organize ‘Country Cares,’” said Sides.

Marthia recently released her new single “Some Assembly Required,” a witty and rollicking testament about the frustrations of finding the perfect man, and will resume a radio tour later this month. This weekend Marthia will shoot a video for the single in Los Angeles inspired by Rosie The Riveter.