Numerous other local and international celebrities are expected to appear: Proceeds will also support grants for local and regional nonprofits.

The gala itself is anticipated to generate more than $9 million, which will accelerate the pace and scope of Starkey Hearing Foundation missions and locally. The evening’s entertainment, hosted by emcee Sinbad, will also include exclusive performances by Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler with his Nashville-based The Loving Mary Band country singer/songwriter Darius Rucker legendary CCR frontman and singer/songwriter John Fogerty Zambian pop singer and philanthropist Portia Clark 13-year-old singer/ukulele winner of America’s Got Talent Grace VanderWaal and acclaimed Australian vocal group ARIA. This year’s honorees include Ben Affleck, director, actor, writer, producer, and founder of Eastern Congo Initiative Esther Lungu, First Lady of Zambia the Wilf Family Foundations FedEx and Scott Borchetta and Sandi Spika Borchetta of Big Machine Records and Music Has Value. Because of the generosity of gala sponsors and guests, Starkey Hearing Foundation is leading the world in the creation of a community-based hearing healthcare program and other global strategic hearing health initiatives. The So The World May Hear Awards Gala is one of the most acclaimed fundraising events in the country.

Saint Paul’s Rivercentre rolls out the Hollywood-style red carpet this coming Sunday for one of the most anticipated events of the year, The Starkey Hearing Foundation 17 th Annual Awards Gala.

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