Rural King Foundation Partners with Anne Wilson for Harvest of Hope Community Concert Series

The Rural King Foundation has launched its annual Harvest of Hope: On the Road initiative through a partnership with platinum-certified, Grammy-nominated artist Anne Wilson, bringing a family-friendly concert series to rural communities this fall. The tour will feature performances at three Rural King locations across different states, providing free entertainment that celebrates faith, family, and community values in areas often overlooked by major cultural events.

Amy Shafer, foundation director for Rural King, emphasized the alignment between Wilson's music and the organization's core values. Rural King is proud to partner with Anne Wilson, whose music embodies the same values of faith, family and community that we hold close to our hearts. Together, we're uplifting rural America through music and shared purpose. This partnership represents a significant investment in rural community building through cultural programming that reinforces shared values while providing free family entertainment.

The concert schedule includes performances on November 5 in Dothan, Alabama at 3:30 p.m., November 22 in Cross Lanes, West Virginia at 1 p.m., and December 10 in Waverly, Ohio with the time to be announced. Each event will feature a one-hour performance followed by opportunities for Wilson to meet fans, creating personal connections between the artist and community members. The events are designed as community gatherings that inspire hope, connection, and service while supporting local causes.

Wilson expressed her honor in joining forces with Rural King to bring Harvest of Hope to life in local communities, noting that these events are about more than music. They're about bringing people together to celebrate what matters most. The 23-year-old artist brings substantial musical credentials to the partnership, having already crossed the 2 billion streams milestone. Her music occupies the space where faith and country meet, shaped by the tragic loss of her brother Jacob that strengthened rather than shattered her faith.

The accessibility of these events is a crucial component of the initiative's community impact. All events are free to the public, making them accessible to community members across different economic backgrounds. This approach ensures that financial barriers don't prevent families from participating in cultural experiences that celebrate their values and strengthen community bonds. Fans can follow the journey and share their experiences while staying updated through Rural King's Facebook page.

Wilson's third studio album, Stars, provides the musical foundation for these events, capturing a young artist growing up on record while threading together themes of grief, growth, maturity and wonder. From the wide-eyed imagery of the title track to the raw prayer of Carry Me and the redemption arc of Dead in the Water, the album reflects both the hardship of loss and the joy of new perspective. Rural King brings substantial community credibility to the partnership, with a legacy spanning more than six decades since its 1960 founding in Mattoon, Illinois, now operating more than 140 stores across sixteen states.