Dolly Parton will host a telethon Tuesday to benefit victims of the wildfires that devastated Sevier County, Tenn., recently.
"Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund" will air from 8-11 p.m. ET, on the Great American Country (GAC) network, AXS TV, RFD-TV and the Heartland Network.
Here's where to find those networks:
- Great American Country network: Channel 326 (DirecTV); Channel 165 (DISH Network); Channel 295 (Time Warner Cable); Channels 223, 723 (FiOS).
- RFD-TV: Channel 345 (DirecTV); Channel 297 (Time Warner Cable); Channels 231, 9398 and 231 (DISH Network).
- AXS TV: Channel 340 (DirecTV); Channel 569 (Verizon FiOS); Channel 167, 9422 (DISH Network).
- Heartland Network: Heartland is not available in all areas. Click here to see a list of affiliates.
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The fires, which began in late November, left 14 dead, charred more than 17,000 acres and destroyed more than 2,400 structures. Two teens have been charged with arson in connection with the wildfires.
Parton has pledged to provide $1,000 a month for six months to families who lost their primary home in the fire.
In addition to Parton, here is a list of singers expected to perform Tuesday.
Hank Williams Jr.
Alabama
Ronnie Dunn
Jamey Johnson
Cyndi Lauper
Alabama
Don McLean
Ronnie Dunn
Lauren Alaina
Chris Stapleton
Chris Young
Big & Rich
Michael W. Smith
Amy Grant
LOCASH
Chris Janson
Montgomery Gentry
Reba McEntire
Kenny Rogers
Alison Krauss
How to donate
Anyone wishing to donate can go to
. To donate during the telethon, call 1-866-CARE MORE. (1-866-227-6673). For Twitter users, the hashtags #MyPeopleFund and #someplacespecial will be places where fans can follow along during the telethon.
You may also help the Red Cross by texting 90999 to donate $10.
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