Annual Fundraiser to Kick Off on May 10th with Online Auction,
Wine Drawing and Social Photo Contest Before Virtual Event on May 20th
Franklin, TN — Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury (HFHWM) has confirmed an incredible lineup of performers for their 2021 Hammers & High Heels Event – “A Night of Songs & Stories” featuring songwriters Brennen Leigh, Noel McKay and Tammy Rogers King. The virtual event will take place online on May 20th from 7:00PM -8:00PM CDT and will once again be emceed by Dawn Davenport, Emmy award-winning sports broadcaster and co-host of the 3HL radio show on 104.5 The Zone.
The online event activities will start on May 10th with an online auction, a wine drawing sponsored by Arrington Vineyards and a social media photo contest showing off their favorite high heel or hammer. The winners will be announced on Thursday, May 20th as the organization hosts a special virtual program and songwriters’ night to benefit their Annual Women Build.
This year’s future homeowner is single mother Searria Peoples and her four children. Searria has put in 200 hours of sweat equity on her home and the homes of others this spring; attended budget-coaching sessions, homeownership classes, and will save $3,000 in closing costs to be eligible to purchase her house with an affordable mortgage.
Go to www.WomenBuildTN.com for more event details. Sponsorships for the event are still available by contacting Harmony Trevino at HTrevino@hfhwm.org or 615-550-5614. Registration is FREE for the online activities with various ticket options starting at $20 to $85 that includes access to the songwriters broadcast and full program.
Special thanks to our top event sponsors Gresham Smith and Jackson National Life Insurance Company.
About the Songwriters:
Brennen Leigh is a singer/songwriter, guitarist and mandolin player whose “to-the-point” storytelling style has elevated her to an a cult-type fan base in not only in the U.S. but Europe, Scandinavia and South America. Her songs have been recorded by Lee Ann Womack, Rodney Crowell, Sunny Sweeney, Charley Crockett, and many others.
Noel McKay is a songwriter whose songs have taken him across the U.S. and all over the world. In 1993 he was discovered by songwriting legend Guy Clark while performing his songs at a venue in Kerrville, Texas. In the 2000s Noel had several regional hits across the state of Texas with his brother, Hollin McKay, in the band called the McKay Brothers. Noel McKay is a songwriter whose songs have taken him across the U.S. and all over the world. In 1993 he was discovered by songwriting legend Guy Clark while performing his songs at a venue in Kerrville, Texas. In the 2000s Noel had several regional hits across the state of Texas with his brother, Hollin McKay, in the band called the McKay Brothers.
Tammy Rogers King has enjoyed a long career in Nashville, moving in 1985 to finish college at Belmont University where she majored in violin performance. In 1990, she began her touring career with playing in Patty Loveless’ band. She has toured with artists such as Trisha Yearwood, Reba, the Dead Reckoners, and the SteelDrivers. She has recorded with many diverse artists including Wynonna, Buddy and Julie Miller, Matraca Berg, Keiran Kane, Kevin Welch, Pam Tillis, and many others. As a songwriter, she has had songs recorded by Terri Clark, Frances Black, and the SteelDrivers. As a member of the SteelDrivers, she is a Grammy winner and Four-time nominee.
Hammers & High Heels Virtual Fundraiser – “A Night of Songs & Stories” is going to be a special one for a worthwhile cause. Go to www.WomenBuildTN.com for more event details and to sign up to participate in the event. Registration is FREE. Visit www.HFHwm.org for more information about the event or Habitat’s work in Williamson and Maury Counties.