The event, taking place this Sunday, March 29 in lieu of the iHeartRadioMusic Awards, will provide entertainment relief and support for Americans who help fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to celebrate the resilience and strength of the nation during this pandemic. Performing from their own homes, artists will be filmed with their personal cell phones, cameras and audio equipment, to ensure the health and safety of all involved.
In addition to featuring artists' performances, the hour-long concert will recognize the front line health professionals, first responders and local heroes who are putting their lives in harm's way to help their neighbors and fight the spread of the virus. The benefit will encourage viewers to support
First Responders Children's Foundation
and the Foundation's #FirstRespondersStrong campaign to thank first responders and support the Foundation's COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund with 100% of proceeds providing financial aid to first responders.
The concert will air Sunday, March 29 from 9-10 PM ET / 6-7 PM PT on FOX -- and on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide as well as via the iHeartRadio app.
The benefit special will be broadcast commercial-free. To extend the reach of the commercial-free special's charitable component, Fox will offer the event across all of its linear and digital platforms.
"It's during challenging times like these that we see people from across the country step up and show our first responders that we are here to support them in the same way that they are here for us 365 days a year," said Jillian Crane, President of First Responders Children's Foundation. "We would like to thank iHeartMedia, FOX, the artists performing, and all those who have come together to produce this benefit in support of #FirstRespondersStrong for giving thanks and raising financial support for our first responders who put their lives on the line for us today and every day."