Tuesday evening I had a freelance assignment for "Country Weekly" to cover the ninth-annual Dressed to Kilt fashion show and party, benefiting Sean Connery’s Friends of Scotland organization. This year’s theme was “Country Chic,” which brought to New York a number of country music superstars, including Amy Grant, Kix Brooks, Kellie Pickler, Gary Allen and Stealing Angels, as well as TV and movie stars and athletes.The event's red carpet was set up beautifully, so that photogs, camera crews and print press all got their turn to do their duty with the guest celebs. I was able to get quotes from each of the artists, and even met guest Donald Trump, which was a gas. My "Country Weekly" webbie story is here, with an upcoming follow-up piece for the print edition in the coming week.
Yes, indeed, Donald Trump, whom I met, with Melania Trump. On right, Donald Trump Jr. with wife Vanessa.
Working the red carpet... actor Billy Connolly...
Above: Amy Grant, with daughters Millie and Sarah and stepdaughter Jenny Gill; former pro rugby player Thom Evans (yowsah!). Below: LX TV host Sara Gore and co-host George Oliphant; Orlando Villella.
Below: "Harry Potter" star Freddie Stroma; country trio Stealing Angels; "Gossip Girl" actor Matthew Settle; NFL New York Giants players Danny Ware and Ahmad Bradshaw.
The "peak" of the evening: actors Brian Cox, Jim Gaffigan, Chris Noth, Kiefer Sutherland and Jason Patric, who are all starring in Broadway's "A Conversation with the Champion."
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