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STARS Supports Vince Gill & Predators Nashville’s Top Philanthropists

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Vince Gill and the Nashville Predators Foundation, key STARS supporters, were celebrated on National Philanthropy Day by the Nashville Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals for their profound impact on the work of non-profit organizations.

A famous Gill lyric was quoted in the presentation of the award, 2013 Philanthropist of the Year, “no matter what you make, all you can take is what you giveaway.” In response, Gill joked he used to be a non-profit. Touched by the honor, Gill said quite simply,” love our own. Try to be kind….it just makes sense to help people.”

Vince Gill, STARS, Nashville, TN

Several STARS staffers and board members were on hand to lend their own support to Vince and the Predators for their consistent and amazing support of STARS.

Supporting Vince Gill & the Predators Foundation, STARS benefit art chair Ron York, VP of Development Erin Daunic, STARS board members Sperry Stadler and Doug Smith, STARS COO Teresa Whitaker
Supporting Vince Gill & the Predators Foundation, STARS benefit art chair Ron York, Chief Development Officer Erin Daunic, STARS incoming board chair, Sperry Stadler, and current board chair, Doug Smith, with STARS COO Teresa Whitaker

The Nashville Predators Foundation has supported STARS bullying prevention efforts and educational programs through Kids On The Block.  Along with this, STARS has provided bullying prevention training to the Nashville Jr. Predators’ young athletes and families and partnered with Predators’ player Colin Wilson on a recent Tennessean column.

STARS supporting the Predators Foundation as Nashville's Corporate Philanthropist of the Year!
STARS supporting the Predators Foundation as Nashville’s Corporate Philanthropist of the Year!
STARS supports Vince Gill as Nashville's Philanthropist of the Year, here with Erin Daunic and son, Vince and Ron York, upcoming benefit art chair.
STARS supports Vince Gill as Nashville’s Philanthropist of the Year, here with STARS Chief Development Officer Erin Daunic and son, Mahoney, Vince and Ron York, upcoming benefit art chair.

For the past five years, Gill has partnered with STARS on Chair-ish the Night With Vince Gill & Friends. On November 22, a magical night of music and art returns to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum for Gill’s surprise lineup of guests which previously included Sheryl Crowe, Alison Krauss, Dierks Bentley, Keb’ Mo’ and Amy Grant. The benefit helps Students Taking A Right Stand (STARS) assist mid-state youth, families and schools with tough social and emotional barriers to learning.

With a surprise line-up, Vince Gill in 2012 brought songwriter Natalie Hemby, Sheryl Crowe & Keb' Mo' for his annual benefit for STARS. (Photo by Peyton Hoge)
With a surprise line-up, Vince Gill in 2012 brought songwriter Natalie Hemby, Sheryl Crowe & Keb’ Mo’ for his annual benefit for STARS. (Photo by Peyton Hoge)

The evening begins with an art auction and cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. Visit STARS Facebook page for a preview of the beautiful art available for purchase.

The concert is at 8:30 p.m. with limited seating, exclusive patron tickets are available for $275.00 which includes premium concert seating and a post-concert meet and greet with Vince Gill.  Individual
tickets are $175.00 and tickets for only the art auction and cocktail reception are $75.   For more information, contact STARS at 615-983-6805 or events@starsnashville.org.

Founded in 1960, AFP (formerly the National Society of Fund Raising Executives) advances philanthropy through its more than 30,388 members in 198 chapters throughout the world.

AFP believes that to guarantee human freedom and social creativity, people must have the right to freely and voluntarily form organizations to meet perceived needs, advocate causes, and seek funds to support these activities.