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Benny G’s Mom, a Breast Cancer Survivor, Emotionally Introduces Him to the Grand Ole Opry Stage on Opry Goes Pink Night
Benny G performed at the Grand Ole Opry’s annual Opry Goes Pink concert, where his mother, Ali Goldsmith, introduced him. Goldsmith, a metastatic breast cancer survivor, described the moment as a full-circle experience, linking the music they shared during her illness with her son’s appearance on the stage.
Goldsmith said she was diagnosed at 43, five years ago, and that singing with Benny and her faith helped sustain her. The 19-year-old performed a song inspired by her perseverance, “Heaven Knows We Just Keep Dancing Through It All”, followed by “In the Now”, co-written with his sister Ella, and a duet with Briley King. The concert partnered with Susan G. Komen during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and also featured Deana Carter, Mackenzie Carpenter, Megan Moroney, Jillian Cardarelli, Mandy Barnett and King.
In short
- Benny G’s mother introduced him at the Grand Ole Opry.
- Ali Goldsmith shared how music supported her through cancer.
- Benny performed a song inspired by her perseverance.
Explained simply
The Grand Ole Opry is a long-running country music venue and radio show in Nashville, known for featuring established and emerging performers. Its annual Opry Goes Pink concert is held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and raises awareness of breast cancer with support from Susan G. Komen, a breast cancer organisation.
Benny G is a young singer whose family has shared music through his mother Ali Goldsmith’s illness. Goldsmith was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at 43; she has said that singing with her son and her faith helped sustain her. His sister Ella is also involved in his music, having co-written one of his songs.
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