KET’s TeleFund 2020 features Celtic Woman, Chuck Berry and some of the best moments of soul, doo-wop and rock music
For Release: 02/14/20 11:15 AM
KET’s TeleFund 2020 offers something for everyone—from a Celtic Woman special, to an homage to the best of bluegrass, to an assortment of programs celebrating some of soul, doo-wop and rock music’s most historic moments. During TeleFund, which runs Feb. 29 through March 8, viewers can support KET by calling in their pledge to (800) 866-0366 or donating online at KET.org/donate.
Highlights of TeleFund 2020 include:
The Best of Celtic Woman
Enjoy Celtic Woman’s magical moments with this special that shows highlights from the group’s performances over the past 15 years, showcasing their angelic voices and instrumental virtuosity.
KET Saturday, Feb. 29 • 8/7 pm
KET Wednesday, March 4 • 8/7 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 such as The Kingston Trio, Glen Campbell, Aretha Franklin, Engelbert Humperdinck, Judy Collins, Davy Jones, and more.
KET Sunday, March 1 • 8/7 pm
KET2 Tuesday, March 3 • 9/8 pm
Bluegrass Now!
Filmed at The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Owensboro, this homage to bluegrass music includes performances by Alison Brown, Becky Buller, Dan Tyminski, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, and more!
KET Sunday, March 1 • 10:30/9:30 pm
KET2 Tuesday, March 3 • 7:30/6:30 pm
Rise Up: Songs of the Women’s Movement
March is Women’s History Month, and this specialcelebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment by chronicling the role that music played in one of the most dynamic social movements of the 20th century. Includes performances and interviews from such artists as Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Joan Jett, Cyndi Lauper, Tina Turner, Melissa Etheridge, Annie Lennox and others.
KET Monday, March 2 • 8/7 pm
Chuck Berry: Brown-Eyed Handsome Man
Some of history’s greatest music icons perform their favorite songs by Rock ‘n Roll pioneer Chuck Berry. Dive into performances by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Lynne and more.
KET Wednesday, March 4 • 9:30/8:30 pm
KET2 Friday, March 6 • 9:30/8:30 pm
Soul Legends (My Music)
Soul legend Pam Grier (Jackie Brown) shares her favorite R&B and soulful songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
KET Thursday, March 5 • 9/8 pm
TeleFund 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