Country duo Florida Georgia Line received St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's “Angels Among Us” award during a livestream presentation Thursday afternoon.
The Memphis Commercial-Appeal reports the livestream event, titled “We Won’t Stop,” was part of an annual celebration of the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids radio program.
Launched 30 years ago, the Country Cares initiative "unites more than 200 radio stations and dozens of country music artists annually to raise awareness and support for St. Jude kids with childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases," according to St. Jude.
The Angels Among Us award recognizes "the duo’s generosity and passion for serving the St. Jude mission." The award — which is formally known as the Randy Owen "Angels Among Award," named after the Alabama front man — has been previously presented to Lady A, Jake Owen, Brad Paisley and John Rich, among other country stars.
Florida Georgia Line members Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley have been heavily involved with St. Jude over the last several years, putting on various events and visits to aid and support patients. During Florida Georgia Line's 2019 “Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour," the group staged a St. Jude on-campus concert that attracted a record crowd for the hospital.
“There is truly no place like St. Jude,” Hubbard said in a statement. “Whenever we visit, we are continually inspired by the kids’ strength and their amazing stories of bravery. Giving back is in our hearts and to be presented this award is an absolute honor.”
Kelley added: “Music is healing and we love being able to help in any way we can to further the mission of St. Jude. And, for this award to be named after Randy Owen — who has always been one of our influences — that’s pretty incredible.”
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