Variety Hosts Inaugural Power of Women: Nashville Event May 1

Variety will host its inaugural Power of Women: Nashville event on May 1, 2025, honoring four prominent female country music artists: Kelsea Ballerini, Mickey Guyton, Reba McEntire, and Lainey Wilson. Each honoree will appear on separate covers of a special Nashville issue of Variety, releasing on April 29, and will promote a charity of their choice, with Variety pledging donations to these organizations. The event will be hosted by nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow and will feature actress Ashley Judd, who will introduce her documentary series, 'The Judd Family: Truth Be Told,' set to premiere on Lifetime on May 10. Ballerini will support the Feel Your Way Through Foundation focused on mental health, Guyton will highlight The Loveland Foundation, McEntire will endorse the Safe Haven Family Shelter, and Wilson will promote her Heart Like A Truck Fund. This celebration is part of Variety's broader mission to recognize and uplift female voices in the entertainment industry and their philanthropic efforts.