Launched in May (Mental Health Month) through a partnership between the Nashville, Tennessee & Liverpool, United Kingdom councils, the program has already seen more than 732 musicians seek advice (16% of participating composers), access pragmatic tools and pro bono advice. Impacting across borders, language, race, music genres, and cultural barriers, this TUFF-founded initiative has received 4,862 songs from 4,385 artists. 23 countries are represented, 546 contestants are already receiving advice and another 186 are joining with the providers that best suit their personal advice needs.
“Mental illness is the new pandemic. When covid-19 spread across the world, we saw connection and community erased from our lives overnight as we needed to shelter in place to curb the transmission rates. What we missed when our day-to-day interactions changed so drastically were the long-term impacts of that change. Mental health practices and equitable access to those therapies are a must if we want to make a real change back to kindness, safety, and security. We are so grateful to be in a position to support these musicians and songwriters through the help of amazing partners. Fortunately, with the additional resources, we are able to extend our deadline to save more lives. And, we can’t thank the artists who have stepped up to share their own stories and struggles.” – dr vandana duggal MD, Vice President of TUFF USA
The TRTN-L initiative is now reviewing submissions through August 31 a https://roadtonashville.us/. The ten finalists will perform live before the judges at Nashville at the legendary EXIT/IN of by John Lennon birthday October 9, 2022 and the winner will perform at the famous Liverpool Cavern Club, a venue frequented by music greats including The Beatles.
Headliners and household names in the country music community have weighed in on the importance of TUFF and the mental health initiative for TRTN-L. This particular community has recently experienced the wrenching impact of mental illness with the tragic death of the recent Country Music Hall of Famer. Naomi Judd and award-winning composer tom t hall.
“The issue of mental illness is front and center globally. There is nothing explainable about fame and being in the spotlight. Whether you are an actor, musician or politician, simply being famous offers no protection.” against mental illness. In fact, fame can perhaps do just the opposite, exposing vulnerability as a trap. You can’t let everyone in and you can’t get yourself out. You’re surrounded and yet alone. I have some good friends that they accept me for who I am, not just who I am. What I do. It makes a world of difference. Humanity must approach mental illness with an open heart and mind.” – gary morris
In addition to his endorsement, Gary has provided a generous donation to TUFF to support their expanded efforts.
“I didn’t really understand the challenges that come with mental health issues until Covid hit and I found myself dealing with depression and anxiety. It’s so important that we continue to talk about how stress affects so many of us and how necessary it is to provide everything the world with people to talk to and places to go for help. – Michelle Wright
“Certainly, life can be great at its peaks, but it also has its challenges and valleys along the way, no matter who you are or what you do. No one is excluded. It really is about the support we all need and seeking to talk about the low can be difficult and vulnerable, but it can also be liberating when you realize that we can all be affected in some way. Anything that leads us into a conversation about mental health is a must in our world. I totally support it. and see the beauty of this process. We will all be better for ourselves and humanity by asking for help when needed. I think TRTN-L hits the nail on the head by including mental health services for anyone who needs them and that is a great thing to see! ” – Tim RushlowFormerly of Little Texas, currently in The Frontmen
the way to Nashville is partnering with the following to introduce and support our 2022 contestants:
- Liverpool City Council
- Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
- Visit the City of Music
- Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
- Get out come in
- BMI
- SAE Institute
- The Cavern Club Liverpool
- Middle Tennessee State University
- BBC
- Country Music Association
- doorman call
About TUFF – the co-organizer
The Unity of Faiths Foundation (TUFF) is a British secular charity working on four continents. TUFF unites community sectors, organizations and government by rebuilding social integration and global community cohesion. TUFF also empowers youth through participation in sports, music, and science. Teach education in human values, the acceptance of integration, individual freedom, gender equality, understanding, respect for other cultures, the rule of law and democracy. TUFF was established in 2011 and is supported and recognized by many dignitaries, including HH the Pope Francis, HM the Queen and the President Barack Obama to name a few. The ultimate goal is to share kindness and facilitate the integration and empowerment of those people who do not have a voice, due to the many challenges and obstacles they face in their daily lives.
For more information or to make a donation to TUFF, visit: www.toba.earth.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tuff.earth/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tuff.earth/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tuff_earth
TOBA SOURCE
.
