Dierks Bentley is the next in line to donate money to workers, as he pledged to put aside $90,000 to continue to pay all hourly employees at his Whiskey Row restaurant and bar in Nashville. Out of pocket: Dierks Bentley pledges $90k to help hourly employees as his Nashville bar shuts down due to coronavirus'My heart goes out': He used to work at a bar himself, said the singerSharing a note written on his phone, the singer (born Frederick Dierks Bentley) said 'Just gave last call at @whiskeyrownashville as we close the doors for a while.' Saying: '@Riohospitalitygroup and I encourage all bar owners on Lower Broadway to take care of their bartenders, bar backs, waitresses, security, dishwashers, etc the best they can.' 'Lower Broadway is the heartbeat of Nashville,' he said. As COVID-19 has spread across the country, country music has taken action to limit spread in compliance with suggestions by the CDC.

Source: Daily Mail March 17, 2020 03:22 UTC