Award-winning Nashville singer/songwriter/producer Regie Hamm has a dream. A dream of a world where special needs children and the families that love them have an “Angel Center” in Middle Tennessee where comprehensive therapy, diagnosis, and support is available for those children most profoundly challenged with mental disabilities.

To help turn that dream into reality, on Thursday, October 20th, a stellar list of Regie Hamm’s celebrity friends will join forces for Nashville’s 4th Annual Bella Bash.

Artists set to perform include multi-platinum artist Grammy and Dove Award winner Amy Grant, Grammy Award winning Christian recording artist Bob Carlisle (“Butterfly Kisses”) multi-Dove Award winning top southern gospel group, The Martins, and legendary nationally-known comedian Gary Mule Deer. Tim Akers & The Smoking Section will perform live and provide back-up for the evening’s event being held at the Loveless Barn on Highway 100.

Celebrity red carpet is scheduled for 6:30 P.M with doors at 7:00 P.M.

The story behind the “Bella Bash” is a very personal one. In 2003, Regie Hamm and his wife Yolanda flew to China to adopt their first child, Isabella Xin Meng Hamm. Unknown to them at the time, baby “Bella” suffered from a rare genetic disorder, Angelman Syndrome–a neuro-genetic disorder that occurs in approximately 1 in 15,000 live births and is often mis-diagnosed as cerebral palsy or autism. Characteristics of AS include: developmental delays, lack of speech, seizures, and walking and balance disorders. “Angels” are missing a tiny piece of maternal chromosome that renders them in need of constant care throughout life.

In honor of Bella, the “Bella Bash” was established in 2008 as a evening of music dedicated to raising much needed funds and awareness of Angelman Syndrome and the myriad of rare mental disorders still in the shadows and often mis-diagnosed.

Proceeds of this year’s “Bella Bash” will be earmarked specifically towards the production and distribution of an Angelman Syndrome educational DVD targeted to reach every pediatrician’s office in the U.S.

Notes Hamm: “I meet Angelman families all over the country whose story is similar to that of our family’s. We went through several years without a definitive diagnosis for Bella. The goal of the foundation and my work personally through the “Bella Bash” is to raise funds that will allow us to increase awareness and help the quality of life for these amazing families and their children.”

Tickets are on sale now with general admission scaled at $50.00 in advance. VIP ticket packages with a fully loaded celebrity gift bag are $75.00.

Tickets can be ordered online now through October 19th at www.bellabash.org. The event is expected to be a repeat of last year’s sell-out, so early ticketing is encouraged.

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