"Those Who Make A Difference" Award to James Burton at the Ryman TheatreTwo icons of the guitar and philanthropy meet for a good cause Saturday July 18th, a very special night, when on behalf of the Music for Life Alliance, Muriel Anderson presented an award and a check to Mr James Burton for the James Burton Foundation

The James Burton Foundation is dedicated to raising money to provide technical training, music lessons and free guitars to young musicians.

The James Burton International Guitar Festival was created to help raise funds for the James Burton Foundation.

James was fortunate that his parents sacrificed to purchase his first Fender guitar. Through his humble beginnings, James learned that a quality instrument is very important. It's been James' dream to give back to the community by helping young musicians realize their potential. Your participation in the James Burton International Guitar Festival and donation to the James Burton Foundation enables future generations of musicians to keep the music alive!

Proceeds from the Festival go to guitars for schools age kids, patients young and old in hospitals and American Veterans

James Burton, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member since 2001.