Vince Gill to headline Mission Lazarus benefit in Nashville

Mission Lazarus will mark 25 years of work in Honduras and Haiti with Songs on a Mission on Nov. 19 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. Vince Gill, Dean Dillon and Rodney Crowell will perform, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit’s education, health care, economic development and spiritual formation efforts.

Why it matters: - Mission Lazarus is using one of Nashville’s signature music venues to raise support for work tied to education, health care, economic development and spiritual development in Honduras and Haiti. - The event marks 25 years of ministry and community transformation for the nonprofit. - The fundraiser connects Nashville’s music community with a long-running international relief and development effort.

What happened: - Mission Lazarus will host Songs on a Mission on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. - Vince Gill will headline the black-tie-optional evening. - Dean Dillon and Rodney Crowell will also appear as special guests. - The event begins with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and the program at 7 p.m. - Bryan Simpson, known as “Uncle B” from the Damned Ole Opry, will serve as emcee.

The details: - Mission Lazarus said the event supports its work in Honduras and Haiti. - The organization said the fundraiser benefits its education, health care, economic development and spiritual development programs. - Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now. - More information is available on the event page. - Reservations can also be made by calling 615-228-6837.

Between the lines: - Songs on a Mission has become a bridge between the organization and Nashville since its 2017 launch. - Previous participating artists and songwriters include Carrie Underwood, Sam Hunt, Dustin Lynch, Zach Crowell, Matthew West, Bryan Simpson, Ashley Gorley, Matt Jenkins and JT Harding. - The artists have donated performances, making the event a fundraising driver for Mission Lazarus. - Simpson said the work is personally meaningful to him because he has traveled to Honduras and served alongside Mission Lazarus more than once.

What's next: - Mission Lazarus will use the Nov. 19 event to celebrate its 25th anniversary year and invite additional support for its work. - The organization said it wants to honor supporters and bring in new partners for what comes next. - Mission Lazarus says its broader work has reached more than 150,000 people and now includes more than 175 staff members serving communities in Honduras and Haiti.

The bottom line: - Mission Lazarus is turning its 25th anniversary into a high-profile Nashville benefit with major country music names and a clear fundraising push.