🎶 Leadership & Legacy:
2026 South Carolina Entertainment & Music Hall of Fame VIP Fundraiser

📅 Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Ruth's Chris Steak House / Crowne Plaza
851 Congaree Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
🎟 Admission: VIP – Limited Tickets Available

Official Sponsor: Crowne Plaza Resorts Greenville &  Ruth's Chris Steak House.

Event Description

Join us for Leadership & Legacy, an exclusive VIP fundraising experience benefiting the South Carolina Entertainment & Music Hall of Fame. This elegant evening honors the artists, entertainers, and cultural leaders who have shaped South Carolina’s legacy—while investing in the future of creative talent across our state.

This special event brings together Hall of Fame leadership, notable nominees, community leaders, and supporters for an unforgettable night of celebration, storytelling, and connection.

Evening Agenda

🕕 6:00 PM – Guest Check-In
🕡 6:30 PM – Welcome Reception
• Light hors d’oeuvres
• Cash Bar

🎤 7:00 – 7:30 PM – Special Guest Speakers & Vision Presentation
🤝 7:30 – 8:00 PM – Meet & Greet Experience

Featured Speakers

• Justin Ray Williams – Executive Director
• Christopher Guerrera – Two-Time Shark Tank Winner & Board Member
• Benton Blount – Top 10 America’s Got Talent Contestant, Board Member & Greenville County Chairman
• Roy Costner – Chairman
• Special Invited Guest

Notable 2026 Hall of Fame Nominees:

Craig Melvin (Inducted on the TODAY Show – January 12, 2026), Tyler Florence, Lauren Hutton, Teddy Pendergrass, Dave Cockrum, Orlando Jones, J. Anthony Brown, Chandler Moore, Billy Bob Thornton, Thomas Gibson, Mike Colter, Tez Sherard, Doug Baker, Pat Gwinn, The Jenkins Orphanage Band, Buddy Strong, Justin Wheelon & Jesse Hughes.

Why Attend

✨ Celebrate South Carolina’s entertainment & music legacy
✨ Support education, preservation, and emerging talent initiatives
✨ Connect with leaders, creatives, and cultural influencers
✨ Experience an elegant VIP evening Crowne Plaza Resorts Greenville &  Ruth's Chris Steak House.

Tickets & RSVP

🎟 Tickets are limited for this VIP experience.
Early RSVP is strongly encouraged.

🔗 Reserve your spot: www.carolinafame.org

Dress Code: Business / Cocktail Attire
Note: Ticket confirmation required at check-in.

Hosted By

South Carolina Entertainment & Music Hall of Fame

Honoring the past. Celebrating the present. Investing in the future of South Carolina’s creative legacy.