We are blessed at The Stars Foundation™ that the shining "stars" of love, compassion, and humanity have given their time, talents, resources, and endorsements to provide a high profiled awareness of our causes throughout the years. From the origin of our "Celebrate the Child Campaigns" in 1996 through the founding of The Stars Foundation™, millions of children around the world have been positively impacted.
We give thanks to our Ambassadors of Goodwill, who have stepped out of their busy schedules to lend a helping hand to The Stars Foundation™ and our affiliate organizations, which carry out the humanitarian work we advocate and support. We serve to alleviate the suffering of those oppressed by abuse, disasters, wars, and poverty.
Clayton Q
Clayton Q has led a career in music since his high school days of playing in a local pub for tips back home in KY in the early 2000’s.
Having nearly 2 decades tenor as a touring Nashville recording artist, he has shared the stage and TV screen with some of the music industry’s biggest artists all across the board from Kid Rock, Gretchen Wilson, John Rich, Darius Rucker, Keith Anderson, to Def Leppard, Hunter Hayes, Wynonna, Billy Idol, Walker Hayes, Kentucky Headhunters, Craig Morgan, Terri Clark, Mark Chesnutt, The Bellamy Brothers, & the list goes on.
Clayton Q is a 2 time award winning artist, taking home Male Country Artist of the Year 2 years back-to-back at the Josie Music Awards. Firman Power Equipment is the official sponsor of Clayton Q’s Nation Wide Tour.
‘American Rocker’ Randy Russell & Clayton Q, Performing First Ladies Summit, Nashville, TN
Alexandria Altman
Alexandria Altman, a US Professional Author/Novelist, Film Producer, Part-time Actress, Singer, Model, Motivational Speaker, screenwriter, and Music Producer was born into a very talented family and grew up outside of New Orleans, born under a Snow Moon in late February. She grew up in a musical family due to her great-grandfather's success in Nashville which led Altman into the world of music with the legends and the giants.
Altman started in the industry with Buddy Killen and Sony Music and with artists such as Fats Domino, Chubby Checker, (later to be represented by Alexandria), Cuba Gooding Sr, and Alabama. Living and working in Beverly Hills for many years, Altman married into a well-known film family learning first-hand quietly behind the scenes of the production companies and since working on her own, in her own way.
Representing herself and Snow Moon Series has seen Alexandria both a sponsor and on occasion, presenter of the long-running Roger Neal Style Hollywood Oscar Viewing Dinner Event held at the Luxe Hotel.
Alexandria and her Series have not only been an Official Sponsor of the Oscars Week Roger Neal and Maryann Lai Oscar Viewing Dinner & After-Party Event at The Hollywood Museum, and The Stars Foundation of Nashville, Tennessee, the initiating organization behind World Orphans Day.
William Blake
William Blake is a Nashville, TN native born and raised as a 3rd generation artist with a passion for creating music embedded in his DNA. Blake is one of the most versatile musicians to live in Music City. He has been a songwriter since 2005, a performer since 2008, and a producer since 2012.
“Blake”, as he is called by Friends and fans, has a deep passion for writing about the tragedies that have struck his life. He has penned two songs with co-writers about losing two close friends to suicide and addiction. From those feelings of loss and despair comes Hope and Life due to the relationship Blake has with Christ. Alive and Hope are two such songs. He is an Ambassador of Goodwill for the HEARTS ON FIRE MINISTRIES of The Stars Foundation, working with Roger Piggott to serve those oppressed by Addiction and speak in Suicide and Mental Health Awareness campaigns of The Stars Foundation.
Steve Owens
Steve Owens is a distinguished Producer and Executive Producer, Talent Agent and Manager with over 30 years of expertise in music, film, and television. He has a remarkable track record of success, having been awarded 43 Platinum and Gold Records, including multiple Grammy-winning albums while in Radio.
Throughout his impressive career, Owens has earned recognition as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, securing top positions as a DJ in the USA and a top 5 Program Director in the top 40 category.
Currently Steve Owens is the Exec VP of Mesmerising Records & Film launching soon in Nashville. His experience extends to serving on the nominating committees of Grammy - Hitlab Emerging Artist Contest during Grammy 55.
Chip Miller
Chip Miller is an award-winning filmmaker, WGA screenwriter, video editor, music producer, illustrator, graphic designer, and recording artist with alternative rock band, Old Sand Mill. He has helmed fifty plus live TV concerts with major music artists for HBO, Showtime, PBS, BET, MTV, FNX, and BBC, including specials with Paul Simon, The Rolling Stones, Brian Wilson, Marc Anthony, The Beach Boys, Diahann Carroll, The Kingston Trio, Timothy B. Schmit & Randy Meisner (The Eagles), The Commodores, and indigenous artist Jana Mashonee. Directing over 150 music videos for MTV, MTV2, VH-1, BET & CMT. Chip created classic clips, like his first, MTV’s longest running hit for two years, “Nightshift” by The Commodores.
Other videos include Linkin Park, LL Cool J, Pointer Sisters, Eddie Murphy, Lizzy Borden, Squeeze, Jeffrey Osborne, Black Crowes, Danzig, Peter Murphy, Crosby, Stills & Nash, MC Lyte, OMD, Night Ranger, Gerald Levert, Faith Evans, Shaquille O’Neal, Charlie Wilson, Little River Band, and The Gap Band.
Austin Turner
Austin Turner’s creative talents range from singer/songwriter since age 16; a homebuilding business at age 17; always a love for art from a young age until now, ranging from abstracts, silhouettes and cartoon art on canvas; graphic cartoon art on computer; painted instruments, and a woodworking talent to create 10 foot painted guitars.
Austin Turner initially created Praise Pups for Jesus by divine appointment in 2007 in a cartoon format, which led to bringing Praise Pups “to life”. The series has developed into an international children’s television cartoon series with a combined Sunday school curriculum and will accompany real people in costumes and mascot type heads, to perform songs that Austin Turner wrote (lyrics and music) and had recorded in Nashville, Tennessee to bring praise and worship music/message to children and their families. Additional information on the Praise Pups for Jesus international children’s ministry campaign can be found by visiting www.IcemanTelevision.com
Turner Originals
Clayton Q (Country Music Artist), Lynda & Austin Turner at the First Ladies Summit Rhinestone Gala, Nashville, Tennessee
Robert Braun
Robert Braun is an established Project Manager and Associate Producer for Iceman Productions. At an early age he was running a multi-million dollar company in the fields of network television broadcast equipment and I.T. After shattering numerous sales records, Robert saluted good-bye to his blue-chip corporate business career and moved on to the world stage with international television production and syndicated broadcast.
Robert is better known as the ‘go to guy’ associated with the content production and staging of the fortune 500 clients’ corporate campaigns into the Iceman Television on-site agenda and international filming processes. A Motorcycle enthusiast, Robert worked hand-in-hand with Roger with the development of the Ride For Life Campaign Across America and the Patriot Nation television series. Robert currently holds a position as an Ambassador of Goodwill with The Stars Foundation.
Turner Originals
Clayton Q (Country Music Artist), Lynda & Austin Turner at the First Ladies Summit Rhinestone Gala, Nashville, Tennessee
Presley Tennant
Presley Tennant is the result of unequivocal talent and California ease. Dubbed a “vocal powerhouse” by Taste of Country, People Magazine states Presley is “quickly proving that she is a wild card in the country music industry.”
Rooted in the classics, the Horsetown, USA native immersed herself in Country Music following her national appearance on The Voice at just 16 years old. Determined to make her own way in Music City, Tennant teamed up with some of the industry’s top creatives to produce her own version of California-Country, melding together western lifestyle, her unparalleled powerhouse vocals, traditional roots and a modern energy.
Filled with uncompromising integrity, the ‘it’ factor and a dream, it’s no surprise Presley has shared the stage with musical heroes Tim McGraw, Kelly Clarkson, Carly Pearce, Blake Shelton and more. Not only is she immensely talented, but she also has a heart of gold, donating her time to animal organizations through her Riffs & Rescues virtual charity tour, where she performs live and raises awareness and funds for various animal initiatives.
Cheryl Robeson Piggott, CEO The Stars Foundation & Presley Tennant who performed at the First Ladies Summit’s Rhinestone Gala, for World Orphans Day, Nashville, TN
Glenda Baker
Glenda Baker is a talented songwriter and producer with a passion for using her music to inspire and raise awareness. With several songs available on platforms like iTunes, YouTube, and Spotify, her work resonates across a variety of audiences.
As the founder and co-owner of Parallel Productions, Glenda not only produces her own music but also plays a pivotal role in larger creative projects. Currently, she is working on producing The Gaslight Killer, a film aimed at raising awareness about domestic violence, demonstrating her dedication to making a positive impact through both music and film. Through her company, Glenda continues to empower others with her creative vision while advocating for important social causes.
Morelia Cuevas
Morelia Cuevas, known professionally as MORELIA, is the only “Rhinestone Heiress” in the world. She is a business and broadcast professional, voiceover artist, and event planner. Morelia’s life has no barriers. She is a little country, a lot of rock & roll, passionate, confident, considerate, and has an endless love for people from all walks of life. With ties to several loyal sponsors, she is also one of the most sought-after hostesses in Nashville.
This social lady is granddaughter of internationally famous Rodeo Tailor Nudie, and daughter of Manuel, couture clothier to the stars. Manuel is known as the legendary fashion designer for kings of other nations as well as kings and queens of film, music, and sports icons. She is a star among stars. One day she may be helping Manuel with fittings for Marty Stuart, Kid Rock, or The Rolling Stones. The next day she may be helping organize an exhibit of Manuel fashions for a museum, like those she helped create for the Frist Art Museum, Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center, and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Presley Tennent (Country Music Artist) being interviewed by Morelia Cuevas for Hearts on Fire TV Rhinestone Gala/World Orphans Day Summit, Nashville, TN
Terrell Edwards
To casual observers, singer/songwriter Terrell Edwards seemed to just appear out of nowhere, breaking out with his soulful, eductive voice and clever new renditions of classic American standards. But the charismatic crooner called “the perfect blend between Sinatra and Motown,” has been seducing audiences around the globe for years with his unique blend of classic jazz, rhythm and blues vocals, engaging storytelling, and hours of memorable music.
As legend has it, Edwards had the good fortune of finding success in the music industry from the least likely of sources: Jay Leno. The comedy legend was immediately enthralled with Edwards’ soulful voice and stage swagger after catching a small, private show. Within days, Terrell and his Tri-City Rat Pack became Leno’s opening act at the Mirage Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas, a gig they enjoyed for the next three years. It was during this period that Edwards, with encouragement and input from Leno, developed his homage to the classic singers who inspired him and helped bring this unlikely pairing together in the first place. It was then that Unforgettable was born.
Adria Hyde
With a heart of gold and with the grit and determination of a pioneer, Adria Hyde, Singer-songwriter, has landed in Nashville with original songs that reflect that heart and journey of her womanhood. She is a force to be reckoned with and has a talent for penning songs of authenticity driven by life's trials and victories.
She has traversed the music journey while working jobs in Journalism and sales, traveling to multiple states to craft her trade here in Nashville. Coming from the roots of being brought up in foster care, she has been an integral part of The Stars Foundation. Learn More at www.thestarsfoundation.net. The founder of World Orphans Day, Cheryl Robeson Piggott, was touched by the sincerity of her commitment to the foundation. Piggott, working with Adria, Co-Created the Lighting the World Purple for Orphans Campaign for The Stars Foundation. Her current releases are Suitcase in a Corner, Jesus and Whiskey, and Killin Kind.
Rebecca Holden
Rebecca is a singer, actress and entertainer. She started her music education at the University of North Texas, majoring in voice and piano, and then moved to New York City to continue her studies. While in New York, a talent agency spotted her and made her a "Breck" girl. Rebecca would appear on magazine covers, do some commercials, and then she headed for Hollywood. In 1980, she had her first appearance on a sitcom, she played "Twinkie" on the wildly popular Three's Company (1976)'s episode, Three's Company: A Crowded Romance (1980). The following year, she would again have a small but memorable part as "Wendy McWilliams" ("the Cheerleader who Dropped her Baton") on Barney Miller: Paternity (1981). This led to her most famous role as "April Curtis", the computer whiz on Knight Rider (1982), which is in syndication in the U.S. and 92 foreign countries. She is welcomed as an Ambassador of Goodwill to The Stars Foundation, and is committed to join us at the United Nations and Gala events with a message of peace, hope and love for mankind.
Jake Hoot - "The Voice" Winner 2019
Jake Hoot (born July 7, 1988) is an American country singer. He is the winner of season 17 of the American talent competition The Voice at the age of 31.
He is the son of missionary parents that lived in the Dominican Republic, moving there when he was nine years old. Jake is the second oldest of nine siblings in his family. He learned the guitar and began singing while in the country, developed a fluency in Spanish, and played in the Dominican baseball league for a year. Upon returning to the US he was homeschooled; in 2009 he attended Tennessee Tech University. He had a back-up role playing football on Tennessee Tech's offensive line for his freshman year. He was on Team Kelly Clarkson on The Voice. Jake Hoot participated in 2022 Orphans Aid at Mockingbird Theater for Television Special for Hearts on Fire TV, a show to be aired on The Now Network and NRB TV for The Stars Foundation.
Cassandra Coleman- "American Idol" Top 10 - 2021
Cassandra Coleman, a native of Columbia, TN, right outside of Nashville, is Tennessee’s Hometown girl. She is youthful, compassionate, and passionate about her music. Having traveled and moved often as her father was in the military, she has learned to overcome shyness by taking brave steps to pursue her God-given talents in music. Championing a position in the Top 10 on American Idol in 2021 has changed her life tremendously! Now, in her early twenties, she can move into her musical career. She is a new Ambassador of Goodwill for The Stars Foundation and is very open to representing us in foreign countries, when possible, to perform and help orphans and the most underserved families in the world. She received accolades for singing like an Angel from Luke Bryan, Lionel Ritchie, and Katy Perry, and we at The Stars Foundation could not agree more!
Miss Tennessee Lauren Dickson
Lauren Dickson was crowned Miss Tennessee 2022, and recently participated in the Miss America pageant in New York City.
Dickson, who works as a financial advisor, is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin and is pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Union University.
Dickson said she was excited to be able to reach more people with her social impact initiative, “Heart for the Hungry: Overcoming Food Insecurity.”
Lauren is a new Ambassador of Goodwill for The Stars Foundation and will be speaking on Food Insecurity and helping bring awareness for the containers of food we distribute to those in need in our Bless The Nations campaign, both internationally and to the Native American nations.
Bri Fletcher
Bri Fletcher, a Fortt Worth, Texas beauty, is a rising star in the Nashville Music Community. She is a compassionate advocate for many causes and sings about the issues in songs, such as a major collaboration project she put together with other women artists against bullying. We welcome her as a key advocate for our women's empowerment among the Native Americans and general teen population here in America to improve mental health and encourage those to reach their God-given Destinies. Musically, she is rising in prominence with her current release with Fellow Ambassador of Goodwill Jake Hoot in their dynamic duet called "There's Still Tomorrow."
Danielle Bloom & Flashpoint
Being a preacher's daughter didn't stop Danielle Bloom from having dreams of being a hard-driving Rock-n-Roll Goddess. Sure, Danielle grew up singing in the choir and touring the church festival scene. Now she is the Rock queen of Nashville, according to the Josie Awards.
Armed with a long resume of music behind her (Danielle cut a pop record at the age of 16, and while still a teenager, she belted out the National Anthem during sporting events, including the Atlanta Braves), She has shared the stage opening for Backstreet Boys, Nsync, Vanilla Ice, and MC Hammer. Collaborating with a range of writers, including her brother, Kid Rock bassist Aaron Julison, she mastered the fine art of rock and roll songwriting.
Magazine Review: Trust me, Danielle Bloom's vocal talent runs as deep as any other part of her. Though Hard Rock music doesn't get the attention that Pop or Dance do these days, she could very well be the one to bring attention back to the art form- Chuck Dauphin (Billboard Magazine)
Todd Tilghman - "The Voice" Winner 2020
Todd Tilghman is a pastor from Meridian, Mississippi. He is best known as the winner of the 18th season of the American series, "The Voice," which was held in 2020. Todd has been on Team Blake since his blind audition, in which he performed Bob Seger's "We've Got Tonight." The 42-year-old turned all four coaches' chairs, and his audition has over 2 million views on YouTube. He has eight children, two of which he and his high school sweetheart/wife, Brooke, adopted. He is now an Ambassador of Goodwill for The Stars Foundation™ and will be touring with the Flame of Peace Tour (in select locations, based upon availability). More Performers to be Added Soon
Luis Machicao
d.A Native of Peru, Luis Machicao has shown his collections at fashion shows around the world since 1991.
He was commissioned by the President and First Lady of Peru to serve his country because of his impeccable taste.
He dressed Latin American dignitaries,celebrities, and socialites for TV Mini Series, soap operas, and Theatre, as well as designed 35 motion pictures worldwide included Hunger Games. His public persona was portrayed in 240 magazines including Southern Living, South Park Magazine, Society magazine and "Vanidades" the Spanish version of Vanity Fair.
After presenting his 2014 Spring Collection at New York Fashion Week he won the coveted "Best Designer" Award in Paris while showing his collection at Paris Tiffany Fashion Week.
Mr. Machicao has launched his own Fragrance line for men and women. He is hosting and organizing two fashion shows a year for The Stars Foundation as COVID relaxes its restrictions.