Former Villagers of the Year – Lynne and Bo Cottrell to be honored at

The Colorado Celebrity Classic started as the brainchild of Lynne and Bo Cottrell in 2005 to bring singer-songwriters to Colorado for a fun evening of music and patriotism. That has grown to a 400+ person event with premier entertainers, live and silent auctions and fantastic friends and support for our military families. In 2023, the Cottrells will be stepping down as directors of the event. “We will be honoring their legacy of service to TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors),” said President and Founder of TAPS Bonnie Carroll, ”They have brought awareness to the services TAPS provides for military survivors as well as building a strong group of supporters for TAPS. We are forever grateful.”

“Our passion for TAPS has only grown since Bo and I were first introduced to it 18 years ago. It has been the most humbling and rewarding experience for us to be able to help and honor the many TAPS survivors…they will be forever in our hearts.”

- Lynne Cottrell

For 18 years the Colorado Celebrity Classic has been hosted in Denver to raise crit-

Saturday, September 9 at Wings Over the Rockies

ical funds for the military survivors in Colorado and to share the Taps mission with those who are in need of TAPS services. Currently TAPS is supporting over 3.000 Coloradoans who are grieving the deaths of a military loved one. The classic is responsible for $350,000 - $400,000 each year to support these families.

On September 9, 2023, the unique TAPS fundraiser will be held at Wings Over the Rockies. The western-themed gala evening will feature country legend Pam Tillis and singer/songwriter Gary Morris. There will also be a special performance by Franki Moscato, an American Idol Gold Ticket winner. For more information, please visit TAPS.org/Colorado.