Share Faith.
Give Love.
Spark Hope.
Thank you for Joining us for Hope for the Holidays
Share Faith.
Give Love.
Spark Hope.
Presented by
About Hope for the Holidays
Louis York
Tonight you will experience a 2 Act Musical Journey that is designed to address some of life's hard issues we all face and offer hope through faith, connection and community. The evening is focused around the music of Grammy Award Winners Chuck Harmony & Claude Kelly (Louis York) and a group of their incredibly talented friends.
Hope for the Holidays was created and directed by award-winning producer and writer, David Fischette. His own struggles with sadness during the holiday season, due to strained family relations, led him to realize there are a lot of people hurting for many different reasons during the holiday season. So, tonight, introduce yourself to someone new...look someone in the eyes, give them a smile, connect and create community. You may never know how much you have affected someone who really needed to feel seen and valued.
May you all find a new family member tonight.
Artists
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.
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.
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 lends support to numerous children’s organizations including Childhelp, the International Justice Mission, and the Association to Benefit Children.
Cade Thompson
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.
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 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. 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.
Ari Afsar
Ari Afsar is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller. She is the composer of the new musical Jeanette and she originated the role of Eliza in the original Chicago cast of “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.
Jay Allen
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.
His new song and message of hope, "No Present Like the Time" is climbing the country radio charts.
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 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
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.
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 his battle with Parkinson's disease .This will be his first holiday without his hero.
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 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.
Hosted by
Kelly Sutton
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.
Show Creator & Director
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 relationships, is only amplified during the holidays." We may not know each other's struggles, but for one night we can be family.
Hope is Available All Week Long
Coffee and Conversation, Tuesday 12.19.23
wWe are all about Community and Connection. Join us for an informal hang at White Bison Coffee on 12th South at 3pm on Tuesday. We'll be upstairs.
2607 12th Avenue South
Pizza Night 2 Five Points, Thursday 12.21.23
Let's grab a slice of pizza and hang out and connect at Five Points Pizza in East Nashville. Thursday Night at 6pm.
1012 Woodland St.
Morning Hike, Radnor Lake, Saturday 12.23.23
Meet at Otter Creek and Granny White entrance 7:30 am hike (walk ) around the lake. For those that want get their blood pumping a little more, we will continue with a hike on the South Lake Trail immediately following the lake walk.
Contact Us
any questions? daviafischette@gmail.com
Ask us a question, or RSVP! We'll get back to you soon!
Hope for the Holidays
