Arts & Entertainment
Andy Grammer To Perform At Greenwich Benefit
The multi-platinum singer and songwriter will perform during a benefit in Greenwich this year, hosted by Kathie Lee Gifford.
GREENWICH, CT — Multi-platinum singer and songwriter Andy Grammer will headline Greenwich Hospital's 2020 benefit event, scheduled for May 15 at the Greenwich Country Club. Additionally, former "Today" show co-host Kathie Lee Gifford will serve as the event's master of ceremonies.
The event is intended to raise funds for neuroscience, pediatrics and women's health, according to a statement from the hospital.
"We are grateful and excited that Andy Grammer will be performing at the Greenwich Hospital Benefit," Greenwich Hospital CEO Norman G. Roth said in a prepared statement. "Not only is he an extraordinary talent whose music is sure to delight all attendees, but he is also a wonderful champion of women, which aligns with our hospital's values and clinical emphasis."
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Since his 2011 self-titled debut, Grammer has scored seven chart-topping hits, including the single "Honey, I'm Good" which reached quadruple-platinum status globally and emerged as one of the best-selling songs of 2015.
His latest album, "Naive," was released in 2019 and featured the lead single "Don't Give Up On Me." Grammer was also a contestant on the TV show "Dancing with the Stars."
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"I am thrilled to be performing at Greenwich Hospital's Benefit 2020," Grammer said in a statement. "Having grown up on the east coast and being able to perform for this community, while helping support neuroscience, pediatrics and women's health, is an honor and pleasure."
Diamond, Platinum and Gold-level patron tickets will include a red carpet meet-and-greet with both Grammer and Gifford. All guests will enjoy a seated dinner, live and silent auctions, entertainment by Greenwich-based disc jockey April Larken and a return appearance by auctioneer Duncan Schieb.
This year's benefit celebrates honorees James A. Brunetti and the Arthur and Elizabeth Martinez Family. Read more about the upcoming event here.
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