COMMERCE, TEXAS – The 2nd annual Cash Ryan Dollgener Benefit Show will be a night of great Texas country musicians raising money for a wonderful cause.

The benefit will take place at the Drunken Mule Saloon on Aug. 7 with proceeds going to Pickin’ for Premies and Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.

Among the artists performing at this year’s benefit are Trent Willmon, Bart Crow, John David Kent, Rich O'toole, Cody Cannon, Jamie Richards, AJ Vallejo, Paul Renna, Gary Kyle, Cameron Foster, Dustin Perkins, plus many more.

As a singer, Trent Willmon’s hits include “Beer Man,” “Good Life,” and “Dixie Rose Deluxes.” Willmon also sang “The Truth,” which was later re-done by Jason Aldean.

As a songwriter, Willmon has written many songs cut by other artists, including Montgomery Gentry (No. 1 hit “Back When I Knew It All”), Steel Magnolia (Billboard Top 5 “Keep On Lovin’ You”).  Willmon has also written songs cut by Nashville artists Brad Paisley, Eric Church, Little Big Town, Wade Hayes, as well as Texas artists Kevin Fowler, Granger Smith, Johnny Cooper and Roger Creager.

Some of Willmon’s credits outside of singing include starring in the movie “Palo Pinto Gold” as well as a hosting gig on CMT’s “America’s Top Cowboy.”

Returning again this year to play in the benefit are Bart Crow (“Wear My Ring,” “Heart Worn Tragedy”) and A.J. Vallejo, (singer and guitarist for rock band Vallejo, whose songs have been featured on UPN’s “America’s Next Top Model,” HBO’s True Blood, MTV’s Road Rules and Jersey Shore, and ABC’s The Unusuals).

Other artists include Celeste, Texas native John David Kent, Whiskey Myers lead singer Cody Cannon, Rich O'Toole, Jamie Richards, Paul Renna, Gary Kyle, Cameron Foster, Dustin Perkins, plus many more.

Doors will open at 2 p.m., with music beginning at 3 p.m., and the auction/raffle beginning at 7 p.m. The cover charge will be a minimum $10 donation, with all of the donations going to Pickin’ for Premies.

The Cash Ryan Dollgener Benefit Show is named for Cash Dollgener, who was born March 15, 2010 – 15 weeks premature. After the loss of their 2-day old son, Drunken Mule Saloon owner Garett Dollgener & his fiancé Sarah Poe created the benefit in their son’s memory. Dollgener teamed up with Justin Frazell, coordinator of the Pickin’ for Premies Acoustic Jam at Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth. Pickin’ for Premies is an annual fundraiser supporting Cook Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.