The CW set to air annual benefit concert 'America Salutes You Presents Guitar Legends 3'

Celebrated guitarists Billy Gibbons, George Thorogood, Warren Haynes, Nancy Wilson, Steve Lukather, Charlie Starr & Ellis Hall to perform

Concert to benefit brain and mental wellness charities for veterans and first responders

For the first time, The CW Network will air the star-studded benefit concert “America Salutes You Presents Guitar Legends 3.” The one-hour special airs Friday, Dec. 27 (8 p.m. ET).

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) hosts the benefit concert and is joined by guitar legends including George Thorogood (George Thorogood & The Destroyers), Grammy Award-winner Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers, Gov’t Mule), Nancy Wilson (Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founding member of Heart), Steve Lukather (co-founding member of Toto), Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke) and Ellis Hall (Tower of Power lead vocalist). World-renowned drummer Kenny Aronoff leads an all-star band.

“America Salutes You Presents Guitar Legends 3” is an annual concert benefiting brain and mental wellness charities for veterans and first responders. This is the first time the guitar-fueled event is in San Diego. This concert is part of the Wonderfront Music Festival in San Diego, which included performances by Migos, Miguel, Ben Harper and local favorite Slightly Stoopid.

No Greater Sacrifice, the LA Fire Department Foundation, the Entertainment Industries Council and Patriotic Service Dog Foundation are among the charities benefitting from the show. Returning sponsors include AT&T, Production Glue, Walgreens, KLOVE Media and The Center for Discovery.