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Stars unite for Hope for the Holidays Benefit Concert.
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Claude Kelly, The Shindellas
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David Fischette, Claude Kelly (Louis York)
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Jay Allen
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Cade Thompson
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Charles Esten, Sarah Holbrook
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The Shindellas
On December 16, a star-studded cast of celebrities joined together for the Hope for the Holidays - An Evening with Louis York & Friends benefit concert at The Fisher Center.
The event was hosted by Kelly Sutton with musical performances led by R&B duo Louis York (Chuck Harmony and Claude Kelly), with performances by Ari Afsar, Jay Allen, Charles Esten, Megan Linsey, Kylie Morgan, Cade Thompson, The Shindellas and Twinnie, as well as special appearances by Spoken Word Poet Steve Connell, music and media icon Kathie Lee Gifford, and U.S. Olympian and philanthropist, Scott Hamilton.
The event benefited four local charities including Nashville Peacemakers, Alzheimer's Association, The Onsite Foundation, and The Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation. Hope for the Holidays also included access to on-site resources that promoted healing and inclusion during a season that is often difficult for many. The goal for the interactive holiday event was to have the audience feel seen, valued, and cared for at a time where so many may be hurting.
Hope for the Holidays was created by award-winning executive producer, writer, and director, David Fischette, who has been creating charitable events for years to help raise funds and awareness for local and national charities.