Annual Benefit Auction

Amy Faust and Mike Chase, Co-Hosts

Former morning show duo Mike Chase and Amy Faust are CMA Award-winning radio personalities best known for “Mike and Amy in the Morning”. 

Amy Faust, a member of the YMP Board of Directors and former radio host, traces her love of music back to Saturday mornings growing up, when her dad blasted everything from Bob Dylan to military bands. She’s been immersed in the national country scene since 1999, and her New York-based female acoustic band performed with several music legends like Ben Harper.

Mike Chase spent two decades co-hosting a popular country music morning radio show alongside his talented co-emcee, Amy Faust. Together, they’ve not only won CMA Awards for Major Market Personalities of the Year but also raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital through their dedicated fundraising efforts. Mike is excited to lend his support as co-host of the Youth Music Project fundraiser.

Hailey Verhaalen, Guest Performer

Born and raised in Oregon City, Oregon, Hailey made the bold decision in 2016 to move to Nashville, the heart of country music, to pursue a music career. In May of 2023 she was handpicked to be a part of Tractor Supply’s prestigious Emerging Artist Program after catching the attention of country artist Ashley McBryde, who selected Hailey to mentor in the program. Hailey had the opportunity to sing on the Grand Ole Opry stage for the first time in October 2023 alongside Lainey Wilson, Lauren Alaina and the 3 of the other TSC Emerging Artists chosen to be in the 2023 program.

Listen to Hailey’s music here.       Learn more about Hailey here.