Drake White Releases New Single Ahead Of Benefit For The Brain Concert

Country soul powerhouse Drake White is rallying some of Nashville’s biggest names for the second annual Benefit for the Brain concert, returning to the iconic Ryman Auditorium on November 17. 

The lineup is stacked with Riley Green, Jon Pardi, Kassi Ashton, and more special guests joining White for a night that promises to blend powerhouse performances with a powerful purpose.

The event supports White’s nonprofit The Benefit for the Brain which channels funds toward causes close to his heart including mental wellness for veterans, children’s brain health, and innovative neurological and stroke recovery treatments. 

The inaugural show sold out the Ryman raised over $253,000 and drew a diverse mix of artists like Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson and Colbie Caillat.

For White, who’s been open about his own health journey following a 2019 onstage stroke, the event is both personal and purposeful a reminder that music can do more than move people; it can change lives. 

Diagnosed with Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM), Drake endured seven brain surgeries before returning to the stage. His resilience inspired the creation of Benefit for the Brain which has become a platform for awareness, support, and hope.

That same spirit runs deep in White’s latest single Tradition which was released today. The song feels like a declaration of identity: a soulful, foot stomping anthem that ties his roots to his purpose. 

“I'm a country/soul singer from Hokes Bluff, Alabama, who was raised by two hard-working blue-collared Americans. They raise me to sing the knowledge that we are our traditions, and ‘A tradition is kept alive only by what we add to it.’ Light fire! It's time.”

With his passion and perseverance White is here to prove that purpose driven music can truly make a difference.

Tickets for Benefit for the Brain at the Ryman on November 17 are available here.