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Hillary Lindsey had Nashville dreams but Washington's never left her heart Grammy award-winning songwriter Hillary Lindsey grew up in Washington-Wilkes with a passion for music that began at an early age. Her talent, determination, and hard work led her to Nashville where she has written chart-topping hits, performed at the Ryman Auditorium, and earned prestigious awards including a Grammy for Best Country Song this year. She has realized many of her dreams but she's never forgotten the hometown she loves. For quite some time, she has wanted to give something back, something sustainable, to the family, friends, and community that gave her encouragement from the beginning. That dream too, will come true on Saturday, April 28, when she performs a benefit concert, the proceeds of which will provide musical instruments for students in the Washington-Wilkes school band program. Through the Washington- Wilkes Art Foundation, a fund is being established by Hillary to insure that all students with a real interest in music, regardless of their economic situation, will have the opportunity to develop their talent. Instruments will be available to students beginning in the fifth grade for their use until graduation provided they remain active in the middle school and high school band programs. At graduation, the instruments will go back into the pool to be recycled to the next generation of talented students. Additionally, a new CD of Hillary's best songs is now on sale for $16 each and is available at the Parts Department of Washington Ford Mercury on East Robert Toombs Avenue. The April 28 concert will be held at the Washington-Wilkes Country Club with gates opening to ticket holders at 6 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., a "Southern Pig Pickin'" barbecue will be served in the Country Club dining room. Tickets for the meal are $12 and are available at Kermit's Salon Tuesdays through Saturday mornings at 304 Spring Street in Washington. To make arrangements by phone, call Kermit Hocutt at 706- 401-3262. There will also be other vendors selling food, snacks, and beverages on the Country Club grounds. However, no coolers or food may be taken in by any ticket holder, patron, or sponsor. A limited number of stage-front patron tables under the tent is still available at $500 each for eight seats per table. Individual seats under the tent are priced at $20 and admission for those "who wish to bring their own chair and sit around the tent" is set at $6 per person. Advanced ticket purchases are preferred and are available at the W-W Chamber of Commerce on The Square. Parking at the event will be limited and organizers are encouraging carpooling. "Everyone is encouraged to attend and enjoy this wonderful benefit that will provide many years of opportunity for Wilkes County students to participate in the band programs," said event coordinator Debbie Wells of the Washington-Wilkes Arts Foundation. "Don't miss the opportunity to be entertained by a Grammy award-winning songwriter and singer, Washington-Wilkes' very own Hillary Lindsey."
Wells also expressed special thanks to Dycom, the Farmers & Merchants Bank, the Fitzpatrick Hotel, Washington Cellular, and the Mike Reese family for sponsoring the event.
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