Ashley Williams and Nikki DeLoach Host Sixth Annual 'Dance Party To End ALZ' Benefiting the Alzheimer's Association
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hallmark stars Ashley Williams and Nikki DeLoach hosted the sixth annual Dance Party to End ALZ on Sunday, November 12 at Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon, which raised more than $300,000 for the Alzheimer's Association research grant program. The event founded by Kimberly Williams-Paisley was emceed by Apple Music radio host Kelleigh Bannen.
- The event founded by Kimberly Williams-Paisley was emceed by Apple Music radio host Kelleigh Bannen.
- Williams and DeLoach opened the evening with a surprise performance of "Party In the U.S.A." The dynamic duo welcomed guests and shared why co-hosting the event meant so much to them after both losing a parent to dementia.
- Williams' mom, Linda, passed away with Alzheimer's in 2016, and DeLoach's dad, David, passed away with Pick's disease, a rare form of dementia, in 2021.
- Accompanied by Wildhorse Saloon's house band Three Lane, performances included:
Paul Freeman's rendition of "Mr. Brightside"
"We are beyond grateful to the Nashville community, performers, generous sponsors and attendees near and far who joined us at the sixth annual Dance Party to End ALZ," said co-hosts Ashley Williams and Nikki DeLoach.