Amy Grant and Trace Adkins
BrightStone’s 10th Annual “Music That Touches the Heart” benefit will feature performers Amy Grant and Trace Adkins. The dinner, concert, and silent auction will be held in Liberty Hall at the Factory at Franklin on February 22, 2012.
“Music That Touches the Heart” is a yearly benefit that features outstanding performers in an intimate setting. Funds raised through ticket sales support BrightStone’s adults who live each day with developmental disabilities.
“We are thrilled to welcome Trace Adkins back to our Songwriters Night, and we are excited that Amy Grant will be performing as well,” shared Dr. Craig Ferrell, Chairman of the Music That Touches the Heart Committee and member of the BrightStone Board of Directors. “Since this year’s event is our tenth, we really wanted to make it big. Having Amy and Trace there to perform will make it an exciting and special evening.”
Amy Grant has been writing songs, recording and performing music for over 30 years. Signed to her first record deal at age 15, Amy has sold over 30 million records and has had several radio hits including “Baby Baby,” “Next Time I Fall,” “Every Heartbeat,” and “House of Love.” She has won 6 Grammy Awards, numerous Dove Awards, has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and has been awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. For her steadfast support of her community, Amy and her husband Vince Gill were named 2011 “Tennesseans of The Year” and also awarded with the Joe Kraft Humanitarian Award.
Trace Adkins is one of Country music’s most versatile and accomplished entertainers. His instantly recognizable baritone has earned 30 charted singles and 15 Top Ten hits gold, platinum, and multi-platinum albums with total sales surpassing 10 million. A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Adkins was raised on Country and Gospel and is known as a traditionalist who speaks his mind and honors the past. Trace Adkins’ tenth studio album, PROUD TO BE HERE, features the Top Ten hit, “Just Fishin'” and latest single, “Million Dollar View.” The album was released on August 2, 2011 on Show Dog – Universal Music and debuted at #2 on the Billboard Country Album Chart.
Tickets to “Music That Touches the Heart” include dinner, a concert featuring many songwriters in addition to Amy Grant and Trace Adkins, and access to a silent auction with over 100 items. Price per person is $125; tables of eight can be purchased for $1000. Patron Tables are available for $2500 and Sponsor Tables are available for $5000.
Seats and tables can be purchased online at brightstone.org, by phone (615-790-4888), and through the mail (P.O. Box 682966, Franklin, TN 37068). Seats and tables can be purchased through February 13 or until space is filled.
BrightStone is a resource in the community providing job training and employment opportunities for adults who are developmentally disabled. If you are interested in learning more or have any questions regarding Music That Touches the Heart, please contact Tina Majors, Director of Fund Development, by phone at 790-4888 or by email at tina.majors@brightstone.org. To learn more about BrightStone, visit www.brightstone.org.
