Hosted by 92Q, the Hope Station Benefit Concert is a charitable music initiative supporting The Hope Station, a Nashville-based organization assisting single working mothers in Middle TN. The concert serves as a vital fundraising vehicle to bridge the financial gap for single, working mothers whose household incomes disqualify them from traditional public aid. Featuring live musical performances from gospel artists, Aaron Cole, Anthny, and San Franklin, the event unites Middle Tennessee to help provide resources and a tremendous amount of Hope for our working single mothers. Learn more or donate directly at hopestationtn.org.
Aaron Cole
27 year-old Aaron Cole started rapping when he was just three years old. Since then, he’s garnered the coveted Dove Award for New Artist of the Year, held 3 #1 singles on the Billboard Christian HOT AC/CHR chart and has had multiple sync uses including promos for ESPN and Fox Sports. His songs have also been featured in the Netflix original series, “On My Block” among other prominent sync placements.
Named “One of 5 Top Gospel Artists to Watch” by Essence Magazine, Cole’s musical journey included releasing six independent projects prior to his signing with Gotee Records. The Bristol, VA, native was then introduced to multi-GRAMMY-award-winning producer and artist TobyMac, who has been working with him ever since.
“Aaron Cole is where it’s going, He’s a natural,” TobyMac said. “He wakes up and breathes songs that are culturally relevant, but ever aware of the spiritual. He just gets it. He has a deep love for God and a love for people that organically works its way into the lyric. The Lord has blessed him with a deep well of talent, yet he grinds like he’s ungifted. That’s a rare combination that I will lock arms with anytime, anywhere.”
Cole hasn’t stopped pursuing his dream. This latest releases, "4" & “Only U Forever” certainly add more songs to his growing catalog of impactful music.
ANTHNY
ANTHNY (Anthony) Brown is an emerging leading voice in Christian music, known for his dynamic role as a worship leader, songwriter, arranger, and producer. From a young age, ANTHNY dedicated himself to mastering both singing and songwriting. By 11, his passion and opportunities converged, allowing him to tour with gospel legends like Marvin Sapp, Tye Tribbett, and Bishop Paul Morton. After studying at the esteemed Berklee College of Music, he continued to advance his career as a young Christian artist. ANTHNY has collaborated with some of the most prominent names in Christian and Gospel music, including Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, Maverick City Music, Kierra Sheard, Travis Greene, and Phil Thompson. He is internationally recognized for writing and recording the hit worship song “No Bondage” with his church’s worship ministry, Jubilee Worship, where he has served as the director of worship for eight years. ANTHNY recently released his highly anticipated worship album, Altar (The Live Experience), and is set to debut new neo-contemporary Christian songs, including the viral hit “Mercy” and other popular TikTok tracks.
San Franklin
Grammy award-winning Grisanthia Franklin, affectionately known as “San,” originates from the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Area, with her roots tracing back to Chicago, Illinois. As the youngest daughter of a Baptist Pastor, it was unexpected that she would emerge as the “preacher” in her family. Despite her background, San’s passion was always for singing. She dedicated herself to music, singing persistently and wholeheartedly. This love for singing continued until she experienced a profound calling from God, which transformed her musical performances into impactful mini sermons. Today, Apostle Franklin serves as a board member with the Choir Room and actively advocates for Autism Speaks. Through her journey, she has come to realize that when faced with the wisdom and knowledge of God, there is only so far one can run from His calling.