Susan G. Komen® Honors Grand Ole Opry’s Dan Rogers with the 2025 Promise Award

Rogers celebrated for nearly two decades of partnership and impact through the Opry Goes Pink fundraiser

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Susan G. Komen^®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, awarded Executive Producer and Senior Vice President of The Grand Ole Opry, Dan Rogers with the 2025 Promise Award, recognizing his commitment to Komen’s mission to end breast cancer. He was presented with the award at the annual Opry Goes Pink Fundraiser on October 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Joshua Daniel, Senior Director of Entertainment Engagement and Events at Susan G. Komen, and April Douglas, Tennessee Executive Director for Susan G. Komen, present Dan Rogers with the 2025 Promise Award at the annual Opry Goes Pink Fundraiser. Photo credit: © Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo

As Senior Vice President of The Grand Ole Opry, Dan has supported Komen for over 17 years, hosting the Opry Goes Pink fundraiser benefiting Komen’s efforts to continue breast cancer research and patient care services. Grammy award winner Amy Grant flipped the switch on the Opry’s signature barn backdrop turning it pink for the night. The event also featured Opry members Carrie Underwood, The Isaacs, Mandy Barnett, and Riders In The Sky, as well as Sophia Scott for a show benefiting Susan G. Komen.

“Dan has supported Komen’s efforts to end breast cancer for nearly two decades and we are excited to present him with the 2025 Promise Award,” said Joshua Daniel, Senior Director of Entertainment Engagement and Events at Susan G. Komen. “The annual Opry Goes Pink Fundraiser has gathered some of the biggest names in country music to benefit Komen’s mission, and Dan’s efforts have made this event an Opry staple. We are honored to celebrate his continued advocacy for those impacted by breast cancer with this year’s Promise Award.”

The Promise Award honors individuals who have gone above and beyond in the fight to help end breast cancer through their philanthropy, advocacy and commitment to reaching those impacted by the disease. Created in honor of the promise made by Susan G. Komen founder Nancy Brinker to end breast cancer forever, the award celebrates extraordinary leadership and impact. Since Komen’s founding in 1982, the Promise Award has recognized global changemakers, including Dolly Parton and Trisha Yearwood.

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About Susan G. Komen^®

Susan G. Komen^® is the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.

About Grand Ole Opry

The Grand Ole Opry is the home of country music where artists and fans gather, in person and virtually, to celebrate and be part of country’s past, present and future. Founded in Nashville in 1925 and today the longest-running live broadcast show in the world, the Opry strengthens its roots by constantly evolving. The Opry’s members are country’s most emblematic artists, and the show regularly showcases country music’s top new talent. The Opry welcomes legions of fans to visit the Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee – Music City, USA – to experience one of the 3-7 live shows it hosts per week; take a backstage tour; listen to live broadcasts on opry.com and wsmonline.com, SiriusXM Willie’s Roadhouse, or its flagship home WSM Radio; and watch Opry Live on Saturday nights and Opry content all week long on Circle Country. The Grand Ole Opry is part of Opry Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP).

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Camille Smith

Susan G. Komen

972-855-1688

csmith@komen.com

Source: Susan G. Komen