Pictured (stairs, L-R): JD Shelburne, Denny Strickland, Tim Atwood, Nathan & Suzanne Young, Danica Hart, Trea Swindle, Devynn Hart (Chapel Hart), (front row, L-R): Jeff Shannon, Cherish Lee, Makenzie Phipps, Charlene Tilton, Jonny and Crystal Brown, Crystal Gayle, Shanda and Robb Tripp, Devon O’Day, LaVerne and Edith Tripp, Buddy Jewell, Melissa Luman, Nedy. Photo: Tanya Long
The 5th Annual Love From Music City Gala was held on Tuesday, Oct, 5 at The Estate at Cherokee Dock, featuring music, entertainment, surprises, and support for foster children throughout Middle Tennessee and orphans abroad.
Beginning with a VIP red carpet, the festivities continued with hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and live musical performances. The gala also included a star-studded guest list of Pam Tillis, Buddy Jewell, Marty Raybon, Devon O’Day, Cherish Lee, Charlene Tilton, JD Shelburne, Tim Atwood, Chapel Hart, Nedy, Makenzie Phipps, Denny Strickland, Billy Mason, Chris Golden, and Nathan & Suzanne Young.
As previously announced, Crystal Gayle was the recipient of the 2021 Bill Anderson Icon Award for her contributions to the community and her role as a trailblazer and performer.
“It’s an honor to be given the Bill Anderson Icon Award by Love From Music City,” shares Gayle. “And it’s an honor to be associated with Love From Music City and the great work they do helping and loving orphans and foster children.”
“The 5th Annual Love From Music City Gala was an evening of memories and heartfelt emotions as we raised money for orphans abroad and Foster Children throughout the Middle Tennessee area,” shares CEO Shanda Tripp. “We would like to thank all of the artists and sponsors who came together to make the event possible and to honor Crystal Gayle with the Bill Anderson Icon award.”
The organization fed and clothed orphans across the globe for the past 50 years, with 10 years including local, Middle Tennessee foster children.
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