Audacy's 'I'm Listening' Mental Health Special Back For 6th Year

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AUDACY's company-wide "I'M LISTENING" mental health initiative will air its sixth annual special on SEPTEMBER 21st 6-8p local time on over 230 AUDACY stations and the company's app. CARSON DALY will again host the show, produced in partnership with the AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION, with Dr. ALFIEE M. BRELAND-NOBLE.  Guests will include CARRIE UNDERWOOD, ED SHEERAN, ADELE, Vice President KAMALA HARRIS, LIZZO, RICKY WILLIAMS, MAREN MORRIS, CHARLIE PUTH, and STEPHEN A. SMITH, along with AFSP Chief Medical Officer Dr. CHRISTINE MOUTIER and "KATIE + COMPANY" host KATIE NEAL.

In addition, the "WE CAN SURVIVE" concert will be back at the HOLLYWOOD BOWL for its ninth year on SEPTEMBER 22nd, with ALANIS MORRISETTE, GARBAGE, HALSEY, ONEREPUBLIC, WEEZER and more performing.

"It all started on MAY 18th, 2017, in response to the tragic loss of SOUNDGARDEN's CHRIS CORNELL, sadly something that seemed to be recurring in SEATTLE for far too long. We were at a loss and had to do something, so the SEATTLE team opened the mic and started talking on air, and others joined in, both famous voices and the voices of our audience. It was raw, it was emotional, it was real,” said AUDACY SVP/Programming DAVE RICHARDS. “For me it's personal -- we all have a connection with someone we know and love who's struggling. And too many people are afraid to show and share their vulnerabilities. Thankfully each year, ‘I’m Listening’ shares more stories of hope, letting people know they are not alone, and each year the conversation really does become easier for more people to join. The more people we connect with the better. We know first hand, talk saves lives."

“The ‘I’m Listening’ initiative is so important to me personally, as well as for AUDACY. Being able to bring people together for WE CAN SURVIVE highlights the importance of music and the work that the AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION is doing to spotlight the enormity of mental health issues,” said SVP/Programming and Music Initiatives MICHAEL MARTIN. “The performers also feel the weight of this crisis and are here because they want to make a difference.”

“AUDACY has been an incredible partner for many years in reaching millions of people with lifesaving mental health and suicide prevention education. With their leadership, the ‘I’M LISTENING’ platform and WE CAN SURVIVE concert are elevating a much-needed conversation about mental health and supporting those who may be struggling,” said AFSP CEO ROBERT GEBBIA. “Sharing stories of hope and healing remind all of us that we are not alone and that there is help. We are so thankful to be reaching so many and for all of the incredible talent who are raising funds for suicide prevention and our mission.”

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