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February 13, 2006

Photo Op: John Carter Cash with 10-foot Guitar

John Carter Cash, son of June Carter and Johnny Cash, poses with the 10 foot tall Gibson Guitar sculpture honoring the Carter Family designed by local artist, Shelia Bartlett.

The CMT sponsored guitar is part of the Nashville's GuitarTown Project and it will be auctioned off at the star-studded GuitarTown Auction Gala Event, hosted by Big & Rich, on Thursday, February 23, 2006 at BMI in Nashville, TN. All proceeds from the auction gala will benefit four local charities: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum; The DISTRICT; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; and The United Way of Nashville. Anyone can bid on the guitar sculptures and showcase guitars live on-site at the event or via on line bidding. To register to bid and/or for more auction information, please visit www.juliensauctions.com. For more ticket information, please call 615.871.4500 ext. 2908 or go to www.nashvilleguitartown.com. Photo by Sandy Campbell.




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