Musicians On Call Teams With Radio Disney Country to Bring Healing Power of Music to Patients

Musicians On Call (MOC), a groundbreaking nonprofit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in hospitals across the country, teamed up with Radio Disney Country yesterday to bring the healing power of music to patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville. With the help of Radio Disney Country artists Alana Springsteen, Kalie Shorr, Lacy Cavalier, Savannah Keyes and Levon patients, families and caregivers were treated to a special performance at MOC's Bedside Performance Program. The visit, presented by Radio Disney Country, was in celebration of country music's biggest week and MOC's tenth anniversary in Nashville.

"It was such an honor for Radio Disney Country to be a part of bringing the healing power of music to the patients in Nashville," said Phil Guerini, Vice President, Music Strategy, Disney Channels Worldwide and General Manager, Radio Disney Network.

"Musicians On Call is proud to partner with Radio Disney Country to deliver the healing power of music to patients in Nashville," said Pete Griffin, President of Musicians On Call. "This is a unique opportunity to bring the Radio Disney Country CMA 'Fan Fest X' stage experience right to the bedsides of hospital patients."

The special visits are a part of MOC's tenth anniversary celebration campaign, including high profile hospital visits, a community engagement campaign and an intimate star-studded event in the Fall.

About Musicians On Call (MOC) Musicians On Call (MOC) was founded in 1999 with the mission of bringing live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities ranging from children's hospitals to adult facilities, VA hospitals and hospices. To date, its volunteers have played for nearly 600,000 people across the country. By delivering live, in-room performances to patients undergoing treatment or unable to leave their beds, they add a dose of joy to life in a healthcare facility. MOC supporters over the years include Bruce Springsteen, Kelly Clarkson, Lady Antebellum, Justin Timberlake, Ed Sheeran, Reba, Gavin DeGraw, Darius Rucker, Pharrell, Amos Lee, Nick Jonas, Rachel Platten and many more. For more information, visit www.musiciansoncall.org.

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