Diamond Resorts International® Announces Musical Performances for the Brian Gay Invitational
December 04 2013 - 12:35PM
Business Wire
Diamond Resorts International® presents an
all-star line-up for musical performances, including a country
music superstar, at its charity golf event
DIAMOND RESORTS INTERNATIONAL® (NYSE:DRII), a global leader in
the hospitality and vacation ownership industries, proudly
announces an evening of musical entertainment with an all-star
line-up of world-class musicians including a special guest
appearance by Darius Rucker at The Brian Gay Invitational on
December 7, 2013 at the Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club.
Following the amateur/celebrity golf event on Saturday, December
7, the evening’s concert will feature a roster of premier musicians
including original band members from Hootie and the Blowfish,
bassist, Dean Felber and lead guitarist, Mark Bryan; Creed drummer,
Scott Phillips; and a special performance by country music
superstar, Darius Rucker.
The lead singer and rhythm guitarist for rock band Hootie and
the Blowfish, and an award-winning country music artist, Darius
Rucker, has charted several hits on Billboard’s Hot100 since the
start of his career as a singer/songwriter in 1986. As a co-founder
of Hootie and the Blowfish, he recorded five studio albums
including their successful debut album “Cracked Rear View” which
featured hit singles “Hold My Hand”, “Let Her Cry” and “Only Wanna
Be With You”. Since signing with Capitol Records Nashville in 2008,
Rucker has released six number one country music hits including "It
Won't Be Like This for Long", "Alright", “Come Back Song" and
"This". In 2009 he received the New Artist Award from the Country
Music Association.
According to Michael Flaskey, Executive Vice President, Sales
and Marketing, North America, Diamond Resorts International®, “We
are pleased to announce our entertainment line-up for the Brian Gay
Invitational and want to extend a special thank you to all the
musicians who have so graciously committed their time and talents
to this event. With their generous involvement in our charitable
efforts, we believe that this weekend will deliver a world-class
event and help us raise much-needed funds to support the Florida
Hospital for Children.”
The Brian Gay Invitational presented by Diamond Resorts
International® is a best-in-class celebrity/amateur golf tournament
at Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club in Celebration, Florida on
December 6-8, 2013. Net Proceeds will benefit Florida Hospital for
Children.
FHFC is home to a world-class panel of pediatric specialists and
highly qualified staff dedicated to the care of the children. The
hospital features a lobby designed by Disney that features
characters and interactive games to ease the fear and anxieties of
patients and their families.
The following celebrities have committed to participate in the
Brian Gay Invitational:
Marcus Allen, Hall of Fame Football PlayerJohnny Damon, Retired
MLB PlayerMike Eruzione, Olympic Hockey LegendJohn Hart, MLB
ExecutiveGrant Hill, Retired NBA PlayerJ.B. Holmes, PGA Tour
PlayerReggie Jackson, Hall of Fame Baseball PlayerLee Janzen, PGA
Tour PlayerRyan Longwell, NFL PlayerJoe Magrane, Retired MLB
Player/CommentatorKevin Millar, Retired MLB Player/SportscasterPhil
Nevin, Retired MLB PlayerBud Norris, MLB PlayerNick O’Hern, PGA
Tour PlayerA.J. Pierzynski, MLB PlayerDan Plesac, Retired MLB
PlayerDarius Rucker, Country Music SuperstarMark Rypien, Retired
NFL PlayerJohn Smoltz, Retired MLB
Player/SportscasterFrank Viola, Retired MLB PlayerCharlie
Manuel, MLB ManagerCarl Paulson, Retired PGA Tour PlayerMichael
“Yogi” Stewart, Retired NBA PlayerTroy Glaus, Retired MLB PlayerJoe
Mayo, Professional Golf InstructorGrant Waite, Professional Golf
InstructorRay Lankford, Retired MLB PlayerRichard Dent, Retired NFL
PlayerScott Phillips, DrummerMark Bryan, Lead GuitaristDean Felber,
BassistMark Tremonti, Guitarist
Diamond Resorts International®, with its network of more than
300 vacation destinations located in 33 countries throughout the
continental United States, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean,
South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa,
provides guests with choices and flexibility as they design their
dream vacation, whether they're traveling an hour away or around
the world. Our hassle-free, relaxing vacations give guests a truly
memorable experience every time, for a lifetime.
Diamond Resorts International® manages vacation ownership
resorts and sells vacation ownership points that provide members
and owners with Vacations of a Lifetime™ through 92 managed
resorts, 210 affiliated properties and four cruise itineraries. To
learn more, visit DiamondResorts.com.
Diamond Resorts International®Stevi WaraTel: 702.823.7069; Fax:
702.684.8705media@diamondresorts.comorMichael FlaskeyExecutive Vice
President, Sales and Marketing, North
AmericaMichael.Flaskey@diamondresorts.com
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