Hit Makers concert raises funds for St. John Vianney School

Knights of Columbus Council 10010 Grand Knight Mike Cramer, second from left, and Financial Secretary Richard Beddoes, third from left, present a check for $18,350 to St. John Vianney Church Pastor Father Richard Childress, left, and Natalie Eskert, the principal of St. John Vianney School. The money was raised at The Hit Makers benefit concert sponsored by the council. The funds will benefit the school. *Submitted photo*

The Hit Makers benefit concert, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Bishop David R. Choby Council 10010 at St. John Vianney Church in Gallatin, on Feb. 19, raised $18,350 for St. John Vianney School.

The concert featured performances by several chart-topping singers and songwriters, including:

Richie McDonald, the lead singer for the group Lonestar, who is known for the songs “I Am Already There,” “My Front Porch Looking In,” “Mr. Mom” and “Amazed.”
Deborah Allen, who is known for the songs “Baby I Lied,” “I’ve Been Wrong Before,” “Rock Me” and “I Hurt for You.”
Andy Griggs, who is known for the songs “You Won’t Ever Be Lonely,” “If Heaven,” “She Thinks She Needs Me” and “She’s More.”
Jimmy Nichols, an award-winning studio musician.
Frank Myers, a St. John Vianney Church parishioner who is known for the songs “You and I,” “I’m Already There,” “I Swear” and “My Front Porch Looking In.”

The money raised came from a silent auction, a 50/50 drawing, tip jars, admissions, and donations.