Corey Kent performs at the 2024 WITL Country Christmas Party. Photo credit: Monica Shellberg

Townsquare Media's WITL-FM (Lansing) held its annual listener Christmas party this past Tuesday, raising more than $7000 for Ele's Place.  Ele's Place is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to creating awareness of and support for grieving children, teens and their families.   The event, held at Grewal Hall in downtown Lansing featured acoustic performances from country artists Corey Kent, Ashley Cooke, Runaway June.  Singer-songwriter John Morgan had been scheduled to be part of the event, but had to cancel at the last-minute.

All three acts took the stage simultaneously and took turns singing their hits and other favorites.  According to a post on the station's website, Corey Kent kicked off the night with an acoustic version of his single "This Heart", also performing his hits "Something's Gonna Kill Me" and "Wild As Her" among others.  Ashley Cooke included her #1 hit "Your Place" and a cool cover of "Last Christmas".  Runaway June's new song "He Ain't My Problem" was a crowd favorite, as was their hit "Buy My Own Drinks".

100% of the ticket sales went to Ele's Place.