Join us for the St. Jude JAM charity concert event on August 12, 2026, at The Peabody in Memphis, Tennessee! Presented by HH Global, this invitation-only concert event will tee off the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship week with live music, dancing and exclusive auctions.
All proceeds from this rockin' event benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, where families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food.
2026 St. Jude JAM Performers
SIXWIRE
Not only have the members of SIXWIRE played on countless hit records and toured with legends like Dolly Parton and Olivia Newton-John, they've been the “go-to“ guys for television, having served as house band on USA Network’s Nashville Star, Fox's Next Great American Band, CMT’s Next Superstar and ABC’s dramatic series Nashville. They’ve performed at Super Bowls 51, 54, and 56; The Daytona 500; the NHL All-Star Game and they were ESPN’s first-ever house band for the 2019 NFL Draft.
Charitable entertainment events that SIXWIRE has been involved in have raised nearly $30 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. SIXWIRE has also helped raise funds for Scott Hamilton’s Cancer Research Foundation, Convoy Of Hope, American Cancer Society and many others.
Al Paris formerly of Kool & The Gang
Al Paris is best known as a former member of Kool & The Gang, delivering tight background harmonies and smooth, synchronized dance moves on stages worldwide. But his experience in the entertainment industry is far more than one-faceted. The career of this modern-day renaissance man has encompassed not only singing, but songwriting, acting and even becoming an author with his new book, Life Wasn’t Aways Kool. It’s an inspirational memoir. Throughout his career, Al has been fortunate to have been exposed to and worked with myriad musical talent. Many of whom are great Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. Of the many highlights during Al’s career, one of his most memorable was playing before, then president, Bill Clinton and leaders of the other largest global economies at the 23rd G8 summit in Denver, Colorado. Today, Al continues to excite his fans around the world. And according to them, every performance is, “The best ever!”
John Oates the co-creator of the group Hall & Oates
John Oates, the co-creator of the group Hall & Oates, is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the American Songwriters Hall of Fame, a BMI Icon and Troubadour award winner, and has won numerous American Music, MTV awards, as well as had multiple Grammy nominations. As part of Hall & Oates, he has recorded 21 albums, scored 10 number one records, and over 20 Top 40 hits, which have sold over 80 million units, making them the most successful duo in rock history.
Date and Time
August 12, 2026
5:30 - 9 p.m.
Attire: Casual
Sponsorships
Become a sponsor today! Sponsorship packages include brand recognition and other benefits.
Regardless of the duration or the cost of care, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.
St. Jude patient Misheel
Become a sponsor
By partnering with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and sponsoring this event, you will align your company name with the strong, nationally recognized St. Jude mission and brand, and instill pride in your employees, consumers, vendors and company executives.
For more information on becoming a sponsor, please contact:
Mallory Zarate
mallory.zarate@alsac.stjude.org
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