NASHVILLE, Tenn. – GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-award-winning singer/songwriter Joseph Habedank has been added to the star-studded lineup for the annual Concert for Cumberland Heights, taking place at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM.

Habedank joins hosts The Warren Brothers, along with previously announced performers Jeffrey Steele, Don Schlitz, Natalie Hemby and Brian White, for an unforgettable evening of “A Night of Stories and Songs at the Ryman.”

 

Their addition brings even more heart and star power to this beloved Nashville tradition, which unites music and mission to support those on the journey of recovery.

For Habedank, this performance carries special meaning. The GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-award winning singer/songwriter has openly shared his battle with prescription drug addiction, a journey that ultimately led him to Cumberland Heights.

 

Habedank credits Cumberland Heights with playing a pivotal role in his recovery, giving him the tools and support to rebuild his life and return to music with a renewed purpose.

 

“Thirteen years ago, I was a Christian artist struggling with a pain killer addiction,” says Habedank. God used Cumberland Heights to save my life. It such an honor for me to give back to this amazing organization”

 

Today, he is an outspoken advocate for addiction recovery within the Christian community, using his platform to offer hope and help to others who may be facing similar struggles. His participation in this year's concert is a powerful full-circle moment that embodies the heart of the event's mission.

 

The Concert for Cumberland Heights began in 1996 to benefit the John Hiatt Fund for Adolescent and Young Adult Treatment. It is the longest running benefit concert at the Ryman Auditorium. Thanks to the generosity of donors, this event has raised more than $3.8 million over the years to help teenagers and young adults struggling with addiction receive the specialized care and support they need. Approximately 2,400 people attend the concert each year, making it a powerful tradition that unites music and mission.Tickets are available now through the Ryman Auditorium box office and online at www.ryman.com.'

 

About Cumberland Heights
The mission of Cumberland Heights is to transform lives, giving hope and healing to those affected by alcohol or drug addiction. Since 1966, Cumberland Heights has helped countless individuals and families reclaim their lives with dignity through compassionate and effective treatment programs.