A One-Night Only Special Holiday Benefit Concert
The Holidays are not always perfect. Life can be heavy.
But there will always be Hope For The Holidays.
Our Hope For The Holidays experience will be hosted at The Fisher Center at Belmont University at 7pm on December 16, 2023. This benefit will include music, storytelling and access to resources onsite that will be inspiring and interactive.
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PreseNting Sponsor
Our Partners
BENEFITTING THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS
Nashville Peacemakers
The Mission of Nashville Peacemakers is twofold—to give youth in distressed neighborhoods the basic life skills and self-worth to choose peaceful alternatives to violence, and to support the mothers whose child has been victimized.
Our Vision is to be the catalyst of change on a worldwide scale, so all children live to be adults who lead productive and meaningful lives.
CARES Foundation
Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Association
The Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation is dedicated to changing the future of cancer by that treats the cancer while sparing the patient.
Established as a national identity in 2014, CARES stands for Cancer Alliance for Research Education and Survivorship.
Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
The Onsite Foundation
Alzheimer's Association
The Onsite Foundation
The Onsite Foundation provides emotional wellness initiatives that elevate the human experience and reconnect the heart of humanity.
The Onsite Foundation’s efforts are focused on vulnerable and underserved populations.
About HOPE
The Event
True West Foundation
True West Foundation
Hope For The Holidays is an engaging holiday benefit event where the audience may feel seen, valued, and cared for during a season where so many may be hurting. The realities of life do not cease during the holiday season. From ill family members, lost loved ones, and aging parents to broken relationships and financial stress, all of thes
Hope For The Holidays is an engaging holiday benefit event where the audience may feel seen, valued, and cared for during a season where so many may be hurting. The realities of life do not cease during the holiday season. From ill family members, lost loved ones, and aging parents to broken relationships and financial stress, all of these heartbreaking experiences can add a layer of burden that may feel insurmountable during this time of year. We believe that with community and connectivity, there is hope.
True West Foundation
True West Foundation
True West Foundation
The True West Foundation is a new 501c3 founded by Hope for Holidays creator and producer, David Fischette. For years, Fischette has been hosting unique charitable events to help raise awareness and raise funds for local and national charities. The idea has always been that his own financial resources could only go so far, so instead of j
The True West Foundation is a new 501c3 founded by Hope for Holidays creator and producer, David Fischette. For years, Fischette has been hosting unique charitable events to help raise awareness and raise funds for local and national charities. The idea has always been that his own financial resources could only go so far, so instead of just writing checks to charities, he created a vehicle to allow others to donate to charities, and possibly even get involved in a personal and meaningful way with the organizations. Hope for the Holidays is our biggest expression of this concept so far.
David Fischette
True West Foundation
David Fischette
Hope for the Holidays was created and produced by award-winning writer and director, David Fischette. The idea for this project was born out of his own struggles during the holidays. "Christmas was always my favorite time of year" Fischette says, "something I looked forward to for months on end...but in recent years, the loss of family r
Hope for the Holidays was created and produced by award-winning writer and director, David Fischette. The idea for this project was born out of his own struggles during the holidays. "Christmas was always my favorite time of year" Fischette says, "something I looked forward to for months on end...but in recent years, the loss of family relationships, is only amplified during the holidays." We may not know each other's struggles, but for one night we can be family.
About Hope for the Holidays
Louis York & The Shindellas
. Hope for the Holidays will Feature Louis York and the Shindellas
Louis York
R&B duo Louis York, aka Chuck Harmony & Claude Kelly and their band will be centerpiece of Hope for the Holidays. These powerhouse performers, writers and producers have accumulated scores of gold and platinum albums for their work with Whitney Houston, Rhianna, Bruno Mars, Mylie Cyrus, Neyo, Brittney Spears, Kelly Clarkson and others
The Shindellas
Louis York's latest creation is the R&B Girl Group, The Shindellas. The Nashville-based trio consisting of Tamara Chauniece, Stacy Johnson and Kasi Jones is currently at the top of the Billboard R&B charts with their hit "Tonight Was Good for My Soul", from their latest album, Shindo.
About HOPE
Charles Esten
Charles Esten
Charles Esten
Charles "Chip" Esten is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. Esten is best known for his roles as Deacon Claybourne on CMT's NASHVILLE and as Ward Cameron on NETFLIX's OUTER BANKS. Charles is an active Musicians On Call board member and volunteer, regularly performing for patients and caregivers in hospitals, hospice centers, and VA facilities.
Jay Allen
Charles Esten
Charles Esten
After seeing his mother suffer from Alzheimer’s, Allen wrote “Blank Stares”. A video of him performing the song with his mother on stage in Iowa went viral causing Jay to become known around the world. His mother has since passed, but Jay continues to tour internationally as an advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association, and the song has go
After seeing his mother suffer from Alzheimer’s, Allen wrote “Blank Stares”. A video of him performing the song with his mother on stage in Iowa went viral causing Jay to become known around the world. His mother has since passed, but Jay continues to tour internationally as an advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association, and the song has gone on to raise over $100 million dollars to help fight the disease.
Steve Connell
Charles Esten
Steve Connell
Steve Connell is an acclaimed spoken word artist, celebrated improv comic, and sought after speaker and entertainer. His work has been seen on ABC, HBO, and MTV, and he has performed live at Sundance,
the Kennedy Center,
the White House, and most recently at the NFL hall of fame induction ceremony. Earlier this year Steve's father lost h
Steve Connell is an acclaimed spoken word artist, celebrated improv comic, and sought after speaker and entertainer. His work has been seen on ABC, HBO, and MTV, and he has performed live at Sundance,
the Kennedy Center,
the White House, and most recently at the NFL hall of fame induction ceremony. Earlier this year Steve's father lost his battle with Parkinson's disease .This will be his first holiday without his hero.
About HOPE
Ari Afsar
Kathie Lee Gifford
Kathie Lee Gifford
Ari Afsar is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller. She is the composer of the new musical We Won’t Sleep and she originated the role of Eliza in Chicago’s “Hamilton” She was a finalist on American Idol season in 2009 and placed in the top 10 at Miss America 2011. She is the co-founder of "Until We Do It" which provided 1 Million masks to
Ari Afsar is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller. She is the composer of the new musical We Won’t Sleep and she originated the role of Eliza in Chicago’s “Hamilton” She was a finalist on American Idol season in 2009 and placed in the top 10 at Miss America 2011. She is the co-founder of "Until We Do It" which provided 1 Million masks to communities disproportionately affected by Covid-19 in 2021.
Kathie Lee Gifford
Kathie Lee Gifford
Kathie Lee Gifford
Kathie Lee Gifford is the four-time Emmy award winning former co-host of the fourth hour of “TODAY,” alongside Hoda Kotb. Prior to NBC News, Gifford served as the co-host of “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee” for 15 years. She was inducted into the Broadcast & Cable Hall of Fame and was recently awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Kathie Lee Gifford is the four-time Emmy award winning former co-host of the fourth hour of “TODAY,” alongside Hoda Kotb. Prior to NBC News, Gifford served as the co-host of “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee” for 15 years. She was inducted into the Broadcast & Cable Hall of Fame and was recently awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Kathie Lee lends support to numerous children’s organizations including Childhelp, the International Justice Mission, and the Association to Benefit Children.
Kelly Sutton
Kathie Lee Gifford
Meghan Linsey
Emmy-nominated TV Anchor and Media Personality, Kelly Sutton is the host Nashvillian's have loved since 2001. With over 16 years of live television experience, she has interviewed stars like Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Tim and Faith.
Kelly continues to volunteer with several local and national charities.
Meghan Linsey
Meghan Linsey
Meghan Linsey
Formerly half of the country-soul duo Steel
Magnolia, she scored a Top-5 Billboard hit with their debut song "Keep on Lovin' You". She has toured with superstar acts including Brad Paisley, Bob Seger and Reba and appeared on The Late Show with David
Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel Live.
An Alumni of Season 8 of the Voice, Meghan scored a Billboar
Formerly half of the country-soul duo Steel
Magnolia, she scored a Top-5 Billboard hit with their debut song "Keep on Lovin' You". She has toured with superstar acts including Brad Paisley, Bob Seger and Reba and appeared on The Late Show with David
Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel Live.
An Alumni of Season 8 of the Voice, Meghan scored a Billboard Number 1 hit on the Christian Charts for her version of Amazing Grace. As a songwriter and a singer, Linsey finds inspiration from women with powerful voices and stories to tell
such as Tanya, Dolly, Aretha and Whitney.
Twinnie
Meghan Linsey
Miles Adcox
International crossover artist Twinnie, now based in Nashville has received critical acclaim from BBC Radio, People and Billboard. Known for her effervescent pop productions, power vocal and storytelling lyricism, Twinnie's boundary pushing blend of pop is centered on inclusivity.
Fresh to Music City, she recently made her Grand Ole Opry
International crossover artist Twinnie, now based in Nashville has received critical acclaim from BBC Radio, People and Billboard. Known for her effervescent pop productions, power vocal and storytelling lyricism, Twinnie's boundary pushing blend of pop is centered on inclusivity.
Fresh to Music City, she recently made her Grand Ole Opry debut alongside her US Radio and TV debuts. Her work as a philanthropist has been recognised by Forbes. Passionate about mental health within the music industry for creatives, her non-profit I Know A Woman contributed to standardisation for therapy for artists in the pandemic within label and publishing deals.
Miles Adcox
Meghan Linsey
Miles Adcox
Adcox is a speaker, thought leader, advocate, advisor, and entrepreneur in the emotional wellness space. He has created and managed multiple mental health programs and personal growth workshops, has consulted major brands on organizational health and emotional wellness, and is a communication, personal growth, and mental health consultant
Adcox is a speaker, thought leader, advocate, advisor, and entrepreneur in the emotional wellness space. He has created and managed multiple mental health programs and personal growth workshops, has consulted major brands on organizational health and emotional wellness, and is a communication, personal growth, and mental health consultant to the entertainment industry.
He owns and manages businesses in human services, hospitality, consumer services, and real estate. He is the founder of Human School, Onsite Entertainment, Milestones at Onsite, and Co-Founder of The Oaks, a premier retreat space in southern California. Adcox’s work at Onsite has been featured on 20/20, Good Morning America, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Dr. Phil Show, The Doctors, People, Billboard, Marie Claire, and more.
Cade Thompson
Scott Hamilton
Scott Hamilton
Cade Thompson, is an energetic and soulful
Contemporary Christian music artist with a sound that appeals to believers
and mainstream pop audiences alike. Cade’s effortless style promotes his
personal musical influences, which draws heavily from the church. Cade has
an admirable ability to transform his thoughts and faith into a powerful
collec
Cade Thompson, is an energetic and soulful
Contemporary Christian music artist with a sound that appeals to believers
and mainstream pop audiences alike. Cade’s effortless style promotes his
personal musical influences, which draws heavily from the church. Cade has
an admirable ability to transform his thoughts and faith into a powerful
collection of melodies and lyrics that inspire people of all ages to step into all
that God has for them.
Cade hit the ground running in 2021 and 2022, with a consistent lineup of
shows across the nation opening for some of CCM’s biggest names. Cade’s
debut album, Bigger Story, was released in September 2021 and paved the
way for his upcoming sophomore album, Empty Room. Dropped in April
2023, this project will host 12 powerful tracks including Cade’s current radio
single “Good God,” which follows his massively successful “Arms of Jesus”
that racked up over sixteen million streams to date.
Scott Hamilton
Scott Hamilton
Scott Hamilton
The most recognized male figure skating star in the world, Scott Hamilton has won 70 titles, awards and honors including an Emmy Award nomination, induction into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame and a privileged member of the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame.
In 1984, Scott captured the attention of the world with his Olympic Gold
The most recognized male figure skating star in the world, Scott Hamilton has won 70 titles, awards and honors including an Emmy Award nomination, induction into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame and a privileged member of the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame.
In 1984, Scott captured the attention of the world with his Olympic Gold medal performances in Saravejo and since has shared his love and enthusiasm for the sport as a analyst/commentator, performer, producer and best-selling author (Fritzy Finds a Hat, 2020, Finish First: Winning Changes Everything, 2018; The Great Eight, 2009; Landing It, 1999). He further inspires others as a speaker, humanitarian, and as a cancer and pituitary brain tumor survivor.
After losing his mother to cancer, then becoming survivor himself, Scott turned activist, launching the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation (Cancer Alliance for Research, Education and Survivorship).
Join The Community
Connection
Hope for the Holidays wants to offer opportunities to stay connected throughout the holiday season. Although our special event will take place on December 16, we realize that there may be days in the following week that you may need connection and community. So, we have created a few casual follow up activities in the week leading up to Christmas. Join our Facebook Community and come connect with us.
Join the Community
Coffee Connection
Coffee Connection
Coffee Connection
Tuesday, December 19
Late Afternoon
Movie Night
Coffee Connection
Coffee Connection
Thursday, December 21
Early Evening
Hike Radnor Lake
Coffee Connection
Hike Radnor Lake
Saturday, December 23
Early Morning
The fisher center - Belmont UniversitY
Located at the heart of Belmont University’s campus, the Fisher Center is an artistic catalyst for engagement, inspiration, and discovery. The 150,000 sq. ft. center contains a 1,727-seat European style performance hall, two multipurpose ballrooms, rehearsal space, dressing rooms, and impressive technical facilities.
The new performance hall adds another jewel to Music City’s crown of world-class venues as it caters to diverse audiences with major concerts and events.
