Memphis, TN - On Friday, September 8^th, singer/songwriter Stefan Benz visited Seacrest Studios at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN. Stefan is originally from South Africa where he currently holds the title for the youngest artist in the history of South Africa to have a #1 hit. 

During Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, WWE superstars Bayley & Austin Theory dropped by Seacrest Studios to meet patient superstars. By joining in-person in the studio or by watching their hospital TV, patients & families had the opportunity to meet & interview their favorite wrestlers… and, in some cases, their least favorite wrestlers.

The Ryan Seacrest Foundation opened a new, state-of-the-art studio today at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, part of Northwell Health, to provide pediatric patients an opportunity to learn first-hand about the creative realms of radio, television and new media. The broadcast media center is the foundation’s 13^th studio of its kind to open nationwide and the only one in New York.

This summer, Seacrest Studios at Children’s Hospital Colorado had a return visit from close friend, Ed Sheeran, during his 2023 Mathematics Tour! He performed at Empower Field at Mile High on August 19th and visited patients at the hospital hours before hitting the stage of his sold-out, record-setting show in front of 85,000 people.

Patients at Seacrest Studios in Nashville, TN, felt like life was “Grand” when ACM and American Music Award-winner, country superstar, Kane Brown, made a special trip to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt!

The crowd in Seacrest Studios at Levine Children's got a front-row ticket to a VIP intimate concert when Lauren Alaina serenaded patients and families with her hit song, Road Less Traveled. The crowd sang along and clapped as they witnessed their favorite country star perform. 

On July 26th, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta warmly welcomed Big Time Rush to Seacrest Studios. Kendall, Carlos, James, and Logan were excitedly greeted with a full lobby and packed studio, including Connie Seacrest! Patients then interviewed the boyband, asking them what their favorite song to sing on tour was; to which they replied it changes every tour.

It was a fun-filled day with Barbies, Bingo, and bright smiles when Mattel and Love your Melon visited Seacrest Studios at the Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC).

After several years of virtual visits from her kitchen, Lainey Wilson, Academy of Country Music New Female Artist of the Year and CMT Female Video of the Year receipt, made her exultant return to Seacrest Studios at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN.

Quinn XCII made his debut visit to Seacrest Studios at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center! Quinn XCII was greeted with a packed house featuring fans of all ages. He was performing at the Great American Ball Park’s post-game concert series but made sure to stop by CCHMC for an exclusive Seacrest Studios interview and acoustic performance.

YouTube sensation, Ms. Rachel, recently made a memorable visit to Seacrest Studios at Boston Children’s Hospital with engagement from other Seacrest Studios locations around the country. Known for her infectious personality, entertaining content, and dedication to helping children, Ms. Rachel’s visit brought great joy to the patients and families in the hospital.

Patients and families at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta were thrilled to meet and hear a live performance from one of their favorites – former founder and front man of the band, Third Day, Mac Powell! 

BAM! POP! KAPOW! Patients and families at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital traveled to another multiverse, with a SUPER exciting visit from Xochitl Gomez, who portrays America Chavez in Marvel’s recent film, Doctor Stanger in the Multiverse of Madness.

Seacrest Studios was packed with excited patients during Addison Rae and Ryan Seacrest’s surprise visit to Children's Hospital of Orange County. The dynamic duo brought along KIIS FM co-hosts Sisanie Villaclara and Tanya Rad to meet everyone and celebrate the studio’s 10th anniversary.

TV and radio show host Ryan Seacrest visited Seacrest Studios at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Florida. Ryan is known for hosting shows like Live with Kelly and Ryan, On Air with Ryan Seacrest, and American Idol. During his time in Orlando, Ryan got the chance to interview and play fun games with patients visiting the hospital.

Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, in partnership with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, opened a new state-of-the-art 1,275 square-foot broadcast media center called Seacrest Studio on Wednesday.

For the first time in 10 years, we are building THREE studios in one year. Keep scrolling for three ways to support RSF in reaching our goal of $23K this year, which will directly benefit therapeutic programs for patients in Memphis, TN, Queens, NY and Salt Lake City, UT.

During a visit with Seacrest Studios in Dallas, Katy shared her personal story as a previous pediatric patient and the ways in which music helped lift her spirits, brought her hope and encouraged her throughout her hospitalization.

Students from the Fall 2022 internship in Seacrest Studios, Orlando, share testimonies about their time alongside their final video projects. 

The pop trio AJR visited Seacrest Studios at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta on Thursday, before their performance at the Power 96.1 Jingle Ball. The group of brothers - Adam, Jack, and Ryan - brought lots of smiles and enjoyed sharing insight on their journey as musicians. The group emphasized the importance of using their platform to engage fans so that they might become better citizens. 

After three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ryan Seacrest, the man behind the mic and our American Idol, made his triumphant return to Seacrest Studios at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN.

Country music star, Blanco Brown, stopped by Seacrest Studios on a Marvelous Monday at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta! Brown is a Georgia native and loved making a pit stop in his home state to give the kids a fun start to their week. 

Seacrest Studios at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital was officially on the clock on Friday, November 4^th, as fantasy football analyst Matthew Berry visited virtually to the Seacrest Studios! 

It’s official… we’re working on THREE in 2023! We can’t wait to expand our footprint west and bring Seacrest Studios to Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT next year. Annually, this hospital serves over 100K children from communities in Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Colorado and Alaska.

Seacrest Studios at Children’s Hospital Colorado welcomed Lainey Wilson to visit with patients and families on Friday, October 7^th. Although it wasn’t as crowded as her later sold-out show at the Grizzly Rose, the studio was full of kids excited to meet Lainey.  

In October of 2022, all Seacrest Studios teams gathered together in Orlando, Florida for three days of connection, education and best practices. 

Country singer, Lily Rose is no stranger to Seacrest Studios but her visit was a first for patients and families at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta - and the perfect way to kick off the weekend! 

When country trio, and Ryan Seacrest Foundation ambassadors, Restless Road, made their first in-person trip to Seacrest Studios in Nashville, TN, several fans and patients recognized the singers from their music. 

Ryan Seacrest Foundation ambassador, and country singer, Alana Springsteen, made her first in-person visit to Seacrest Studios in Nashville after many special virtual visits during the pandemic.

Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN has been selected as the recipient of our next Seacrest Studio! Scheduled to open in early 2023, the 1,275 square foot studio will be located prominently on the main lobby level at Le Bonheur. 

The guys from BTR brought a great energy to the studio during their visit to Dallas on August 3, 2022. Whether it was playing a thematic photo guessing game called “Zoom Out” or answering questions from nostalgic parents and intrigued patients, BTR members were happy to provide entertainment and get into the real and honest moments with families. 

Country music star, Lily Rose, brought a little country twang and a whole lot of heart to her visit in Seacrest Studios at CHOC Children's. She showed up in some snakeskin boots with her acoustic guitar ready to spread joyous energy across the hospital. 

A rockstar, a Grammy-nominated artist and a pro at the 5 Second Rule game - what can’t Josh Lovelace do?!  Patients were in for a musical treat when NEEDTOBREATHE’S Josh Lovelace visited Seacrest Studios at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville. 

Screams and cheers could be heard “Worldwide” as Big Time Rush made a special visit, during their highly anticipated Forever Tour, to Seacrest Studios at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center!

The 15th Annual CHOP Prom, sponsored by the Joshua Kahan Fund, was an experience to remember.  On Thursday, June 23^rd, 2022, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia patients partied alongside their families, clinicians, and the Child Life team right from the comfort of their own rooms and playrooms as the Special Events Team and Patient Media Program brought their 2^nd year of a “virtual” Prom!

No matter what road you’re on, the harmonious melodies and kind hearts of the country band, Restless Road, helps everyone believe they have a place to belong. This is exactly how patients at Children’s Health in Dallas felt after journeying down the country road with this trio during their recent visit to Seacrest Studios.