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KET’s SummerPledge features stunning performances from ABBA, Riverdance, Linda Ronstadt and more!

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KET’s SummerPledge features stunning performances from ABBA, Riverdance, Linda Ronstadt and more!

For Release: 08/17/20 12:30 PM

KET’s SummerPledge 2020 offers an assortment of spectacular performances—everything from ABBA and Riverdance to Linda Ronstadt and a host of country music and Doo Wop stars! During SummerPledge, which runs Aug. 29 through Sept. 6, viewers can support KET by calling in their pledge to (800) 866-0366 or donating online at KET.org/donate.

Highlights of SummerPledge 2020 include:

Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show
Catapulting Riverdance into the 21st century, this new cinematic experience immerses viewers in the extraordinary energy and passion of Irish music and dance.
KET2 Saturday, Aug. 29 • 9/8 pm

ABBA Forever: A Celebration
This special details the surprising twists and turns of the band’s musical career and travels into the recording studio to deconstruct some of their most beloved songs. 
KET Saturday, Aug. 29 • 7:30/6:30 pm
KET Tuesday, Sept. 1 • 10/9 pm

Linda Ronstadt: Live in Hollywood
Celebrate superstar Linda Ronstadt’s stellar career with this electrifying 1980 concert filmed at the height of her powers. 
KET Sunday, Aug. 30 • 9/8 pm
KET2 Monday, Aug. 31 • 8/7 pm

Sam Smith: Live at the BBC’s Biggest WeekendThrill to the Grammy Award-winner’s electrifying performance before a sold-out crowd at the massive summer music festival in May 2018. 
KET2 Sunday, Aug. 30 • 10/9 pm

The Bee Gees All For One Tour: Live in Australia
Enjoy the tight harmonies of Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb as they perform their greatest hits, as well as some rarely heard selections.
KET Wednesday, Sept. 2 • 9:30/10:30 pm

Iconic Women of Country
Join Kathy Mattea, Trisha Yearwood, Wynonna Judd and more as they pay tribute to the legends who inspired them. 
KET Thursday, Sept. 3 • 10/9 pm

Doo Wop to Pop Rock: My Music Celebrates 20 Years
Celebrate 20 years of greatest hit songs from the 50s to the 70s featuring legendary performers The Kingston Trio, Glen Campbell, Aretha Franklin, Engelbert Humperdinck, Judy Collins, Davy Jones, Mel Carter, Patti Page and more.
KET Friday, Sept. 4 • 9/8 pm

SummerPledge offers an opportunity for viewers to support KET’s mission to provide quality, trusted programs that bring learning to life.

KET is Kentucky’s largest classroom, where learning comes to life for more than one million people each week via television, online and mobile. Learn more about Kentucky’s preeminent public media organization at KET.org, on Twitter @KET and at facebook.com/KET.

Contact:

Todd Piccirilli
Senior Director, Marketing and Communications
859-258-7242
tpiccirilli@ket.org