Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives Perform for ACFE Attendees

As you all know, the 33rd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference was held in Nashville, Tennessee. Since 2015, the host city’s chapter started holding events to support the conference and act as a fundraiser for the ACFE Foundation. That year, the Maryland Chapter organized a sunset cruise in the Baltimore Harbor. In true Las Vegas style, in 2016 and 2018, the chapter organized a Poker Tournament. In 2017, the Middle Tennessee Chapter organized a concert featuring Charlie Daniels at the Historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. In 2019, since Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World, the Austin Chapter organized a concert at an iconic music venue. Once we knew we would be heading back to Nashville, I was excited to find out what the chapter had planned this year.

As they did in 2017, the Middle Tennessee Chapter organized another fantastic concert. This year, the concert featured five-time Grammy award winner and member of the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives; it was held at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives

Joe Broccolo and Jason Conner

As attendees entered the venue, they were welcomed by the Marty Ray Project performing country versions of hit songs. They played cover songs of all genres of music including rhythm and blues, hip-hop, and today’s pop music. When he completed his set, the doors were opened into the concert hall and we were led into the concert hall to take our seats as we waited for the concert to begin.

Marty Stuart is a true professional and an incredible musician. The audience was treated to incredible harmonies and solo performances from the entire band. Personally, my favorite song was Marty’s cover of “El Paso.” The acoustics in the Schermerhorn Symphony Center were amazing and it was the perfect venue for the band’s bluegrass country-rock style.

Nearly 350 wristbands were purchased by conference attendees and their guests. However, purchasing a wristband didn’t just get attendees into the concert; each person also received a concert poster (with a travel tube courtesy of the famous Hatch Show Print) and an entry to a raffle. The grand prizes were a total of three Gibson guitars. The Middle Tennessee Chapter gave away two acoustic and one electric guitar. Additionally, they gave away gift cards to a boot store, the Country Music Hall of Fame and other dining establishments. That wasn’t all! The chapter also gave away various items from the famous designer Manuel Cuevas, who has tailored outfits for Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John and so many more.

I’d like to thank Jason Conner and the rest of the Middle Tennessee Chapter for all the time and effort they spent planning this concert. They accounted for every detail. Additionally, being able to meet Marty Stuart prior to the concert was such a special experience, so thank you for organizing the meet-and-greet with Marty.

Most of all, thank you for helping raise $13,200 for the ACFE Foundation!