Michael W. Smith to Headline Boys & Girls Clubs' 24th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner, 5/2

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee will welcome multiple Grammy and Dove Award winner, Michael W. Smith. This admired recording artist will headline the 2013 Steak & Burger Dinner on May 2, 2013 at Clearview Baptist Church in Franklin, Tennessee.

Michael W. Smith is best known for his work in the contemporary Christian music genre. Smith is a three-time Grammy Award winner and has earned 40 Dove Awards. Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 13 million albums and recorded 29 No. 1 Hit songs, fourteen gold albums and five platinum albums. He was also named one of People magazine's "Most Beautiful People".

"Now in its 24^th year the Steak & Burger Dinner plays a crucial role in raising funds for the kids we serve in Williamson County. It also helps raise public awareness about the thousands of lives impacted by Boys & Girls Clubs each year in our local community," said Denise Carothers, Williamson County area vice president for Boys & Girls Clubs Middle Tennessee. "Each year, we highlight our kid's talents and provide the opportunity for Club members (ages 5 to 18) to see a 'star' who will perform in their honor. Over 50 Club kids will participate in this year's dinner."

The Steak & Burger Dinner will raise funds to support the operations of Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee's two Williamson County Club locations. The Franklin and Fairview Clubhouses serve over 500 kids annually.

For over 110 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee have provided a fun and safe environment for youth, ages 5 - 18, to learn, play, meet new friends and grow. From tutoring and career exploration to sports, arts and community service, Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee provides top-quality academic and social programs to over 2,000 Middle Tennessee youth annually. Whether it is learning how an individual can make a difference in his/her community or learning how to play basketball - the Clubs strive to help youth feel important and put their dreams of a great future within reach.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities contact Denise Carothers at dcarothers@bgcmt.org or (615) 794-1106 (OR) John D. Winnett at jwinnett@bgcmt.org or (615) 983.6842. Sponsorships range from $1,000 to $10,000. For general event information or individual ticket sales/table sponsorship information, visit www.SteakAndBurgerDinner.com.

To learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee visit www.bgcmt.org or www.Facebook.com/GreatFuturesStartHere.