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Hats Off to High Hopes
Songwriters Night and Auction 2011 Saturday, November 12 was a SPECTACULAR SUCCESS!! Many thanks to our artists, sponsors and guests for helping us raise over $84,000 for High Hopes!  Mary Beth Gates accepts the 2011 Heart of High Hopes Award in memory of Vic Brown from board chair Jim Gray Opening act Barry Dean, Madison Cain and Danny Orton A stellar line-up of incredibly talented songwriters: Bob DiPiero, Rivers Rutherford and Tim Nichols
Past Hats Off Highlights
| November 20, 2010 
Tim Nichols
Grammy Award Winner
Nichols’ hits include Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying,” Chris Young’s #1 hit “The Man I Want to Be,” and Joe Dee Messina’s “Heads Carolina, Tails California.” Nichols has had many other songs recorded by artists including Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Keith Anderson, and more! For more info on Tim Nichols visit www.timnicholsofficial.com.
Brett James
Grammy Award Winner, 2010 ASCAP Songwriter of the Year
James, country singer, songwriter, and producer co-wrote five of ASCAP’s most performed songs of the year 2010, including Carrie Underwood’s “Cowboy Casanova,” Tim McGraw’s “It’s a Business Doing Pleasure with You,” Jason Aldean’s “The Truth,” Rascal Flatts’ “Summer Nights” and Kenny Chesney's “Out Last Night.” Other hits include Underwood’s 2006 Song of the Year “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and more by artists including Taylor Swift & Faith Hill. For more info on Brett James visit www.myspace.com/brettjamesmusic.
Jonathan Cain Keyboardist, songwriter, & member of the band JourneyCain has performed, written, and recorded with some of the best known bands and vocalists of the eighties. His list of songwriting hits includes Journey songs “Faithfully,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” & “Who’s Crying Now.” Additionally, Cain has written songs recorded by Michael Bolton, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Rogers, Mariah Carey, and more! Cain has also produced seven of his own solo albums. For more info on Jonathan Cain visit www.jonathancain.com. 2010 Sponsors
Headliner Sponsors
Butch & Sonia Hoover
De & Jackie Thompson
Stage Hand Sponsors
Kent & Donna Adams
American Constructors
Brentwood Children's Clinic
Enterprise Electric
Franklin Synergy Bank
A Step Ahead
Stites & Harbison
Tennessee Commerce Bank |  October 24th, 2009 - Keith Anderson & Tim Nichols
Each table radiated with the light of a charming hot air balloon. The centerpieces, fashioned from paper lanterns and miniature baskets of candy, were a tribute to the original logo of High Hopes, used 25 years ago. Not only did the décor pay homage to the two and a half decades High Hopes has been serving the community, but the entire evening was a celebration, 25 years in the making. One highlight of the evening was a visit from High Hopes alumni, Clay Sircy. As a child, Clay attended High Hopes and he graciously spoke at Hats Off about his current accomplishments as a young adult, including: sharing his medals from the Special Olympics and talking about his job and latest accomplishments.
|  November 1st, 2008 - Kim Carnes & Tim Nichols
More than 300 people enjoyed a buffet dinner and host bar, a live and silent auction, and an evening of unforgettable performances by Nashville’s award winning songwriters: Tim Nichols, Kim Carnes, Connie Harrington, Barry Dean, Danny Orton, and Patty Clark. “My Lonely Brother” was performed, which was written by Bailey Patton to honor his twin bother Barrett who has Cerebral Palsy. They are former High Hopes students and received a standing ovation at Hats Off after the performance. The tables had a wide variety of hats as their centerpieces, all of which were Silent Auction items either stand alone or as part of a package. These included everything from a tiara to a bicycle helmet to the most highly-sought-after item, the Titans’ Helmet autographed by this season’s team.
2008 Press Release
|  November 3rd, 2007 - Billy Dean & Tim Nichols
The 10th Annual Hats Off to High Hopes-Songwriter’s night, presented by THIS Music, Inc., at The Factory at Franklin. More than 300 people enjoyed dinner, a live auction, and an evening of unforgettable performances by Nashville’s award winning songwriter’s: Tim Nichols, Billy Dean, Barry Dean, and Danny Orton. Some of the most sought after auction items included: A personal songwriter’s night with Tim Nichols and Billy Dean, and a Laurel Valley Golf Vacation for seven featuring overnight accommodations and transportation by private plane. |
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