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Austin Dillon
Career Highlights
- A six-time NASCAR Cup Series winner and two-time NASCAR Champion, Austin Dillon has carved out an impressive legacy on the track.
- Drives the iconic No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, a car steeped in history and owned by his grandfather, Richard Childress — a 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee.
- Beyond his Cup Series victories, Dillon boasts nine wins in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and seven wins in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, showcasing his versatility across divisions.
Fun Facts
- Away from the racetrack, Austin serves as general manager of the Carolina Cowboys, a professional bull riding team in the PBR Teams League.
- Sports have always been part of his story. He played in the 2002 Little League World Series before shifting gears to racing.
- Known for his competitive spirit and leadership, Austin brings the same drive to every arena he enters, whether it’s motorsports or managing a team.
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Lydia Ko
Career Highlights
- Achieved Olympic success with three medals: Silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She was also named 2014 Rookie of the Year and was awarded the 2015 Rolex Player of the Year, becoming the youngest-ever winner.
- Reached the top of the world rankings at just 17 years old, eventually securing 23 career wins, including 3 major championships and winner of the 2024 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions.
Fun Facts
- She has a strong fan base in New Zealand and globally and is admired for her sportsmanship and dedication to the game.
- Often participates in charity events and initiatives, using her platform to give back to the community. She also enjoys mentoring young golfers and sharing her experiences to inspire the next generation.
- Outside of golf, she loves exploring new places, trying different cuisines and spending time with family and friends.
Exclusive Experiences With Big Names
Meet Our HGV Brand Ambassadors
These award-winning musicians and legendary sports professionals love vacation just as much as you do. That’s why we partner with them to deliver unforgettable HGV Ultimate Access experiences like private concerts, celebrity meet-and-greets and one-of-a-kind events, including the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions.
Check out the latest Brand Ambassador video and get to know the superstars who have helped our Members and Guests feel like real VIPs.
HGV Brand Ambassadors
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Joey Fatone
Career Highlights
- Gained fame as part of the record-shattering, multi-platinum boy band *NSYNC.
- Is now a successful actor, TV host, Broadway star, VoiceOver artist, dancer and media personality.
Fun Facts
- He’s starred in, hosted and competed on hit reality TV shows including “The Singing Bee,” “Dancing With The Stars” and “The Masked Singer.”
- At HGV Ultimate Access “Joey Fatone and Friends” performances, surprise guest stars join him on stage for an evening of nonstop entertainment.
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Annika Sörenstam
Career Highlights
- The first and only female to break 60 in an official event, her nickname is “Ms. 59.”
- Holds the record for most Rolex Player of the Year awards (eight) and is the LPGA’s all-time money leader with more than $22 million in earnings.
Fun Facts
- Founded the ANNIKA Foundation to promote women’s golf at the junior, collegiate and professional levels.
- At the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, she competes as a celebrity player and hosts an exclusive golf clinic for our Members and Guests.
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Charles Woodson
Career Highlights
- Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback and one of football’s most decorated players. After winning the Heisman Trophy in college, he earned AP Rookie of the Year and AP Player of the Year honors, nine Pro Bowl selections, a Super Bowl title and the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award during 18 seasons with the NFL’s Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers.
- He was the first NFL player to accumulate 50 interceptions and 20 sacks, and his 13 career defensive touchdowns are tied for the most in NFL history.
Fun Facts
- In winning the Heisman in 1997, he beat out Peyton Manning and became the only defensive player to win the award to date.
- During his time playing near the Napa Valley in Oakland, he developed an interest in winemaking. He now has his own wine label, Intercept by Charles Woodson, which includes a limited-edition Hall of Fame Cabernet Sauvignon.
- In 2009, he established the Charles Woodson Clinical Research Fund at his alma mater University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, fulfilling his lifelong dream to be a symbol of hope for sick children.
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Tucker Wetmore
Career Highlights
- ACM and CMA Awards-nominated singer-songwriter and headline performer, Tucker Wetmore, has quickly become one of country music’s most dynamic new voices.
- Surpassed 1 billion career streams with chart-topping hits including Platinum-certified “Wine Into Whiskey” and two-time Platinum debut No. 1 “Wind Up Missin’ You,” both landing on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 2024.
- Released his debut album What Not To in 2025 to wide acclaim, blending laid-back sing-alongs with soul-stirring ballads.
- Featured on the soundtrack for the blockbuster movie Twisters
- Completed a sold-out headline tour across the U.S., U.K. and Europe.
Fun Facts
- Raised in Kalama, Washington, Tucker’s musical roots span country, rock, reggae and more — he wrote his first song after a college football injury that sidelined him, giving him time to focus on his passion for music.
- Known for his warm, authentic style and easy connection with fans, Tucker’s performances feel like a conversation set to music.
- When he’s not on stage, Tucker enjoys time outdoors and sharing life lessons through his songwriting, staying grounded in the values that shaped his journey.
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Ashley Cooke
Career Highlights
- Breakout country sensation Ashley Cooke has earned acclaim for her heartfelt songwriting and powerful storytelling, marking a new chapter in her career.
- Winner of Belmont’s prestigious Country Showcase and recipient of the CMT Award for Breakthrough Female Video of the Year (2024).
- Twice nominated for ACM’s New Female Artist of the Year and recognized as Best New Country Artist at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
- Scored her first #1 hit at country radio with “Your Place,” and released her debut album, Shot in the Dark, on Big Loud/Back Blocks Music.
- Made standout appearances at the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium, plus national TV spots on ABC’s “The Bachelorette” and NBC’s “TODAY” show.
Fun Facts
- Ashley wrote her first song at age 11 and has been chasing her dream ever since.
- Her music reflects resilience and honesty, inspired by personal experiences with family health challenges, heartbreak and mental health struggles.
- Beyond the spotlight, Ashley values time with loved ones and uses her platform to connect deeply with fans, turning life’s highs and lows into songs that resonate.
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Brett Young
Career Highlights
- Platinum-selling artist who was awarded New Male Vocalist of the Year by the Academy of Country Music Awards and nominated for ACM, Billboard, Teen Choice, CMT and CMA Awards.
- Has had seven No. 1 hit songs, including “In Case You Didn’t Know,” “Like I Loved You,” “Here Tonight” and “Catch.”
Fun Facts
- He started singing in high school when he stepped in to replace the leader of the band during a Christian worship meeting.
- He went to Ole Miss on a baseball scholarship after turning down pre-draft selections by both the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Minnesota Twins. His pursuit of a professional baseball career was later cut short by an elbow injury.
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Nasa Hataoka
Career Highlights
- Professional golfer with six wins on the LPGA Tour and another six on the LPGA of Japan Tour.
- Previously ranked in the top 10 of the Women’s World Golf Rankings and continues to be ranked near the top of the LPGA money list; in 2021, she trailed in earnings behind only No. 1 Nelly Korda.
Fun Facts
- She was the youngest player and first amateur to win a JLPGA major tournament, after which she turned pro.
- She didn’t start playing golf until age 11, but turned pro within five years of her first tee-off.
- Her parents named her after the American space organization.
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Amy Hānaialiʻi
Career Highlights
- Six-time GRAMMY Award® nominee for Best Hawaiian Music Album and Best Native Roots Music Album, and Hawaii’s top-selling female vocalist of all time.
- Winner of 18 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards — Hawaii’s equivalent to the GRAMMY Awards®.
Fun Facts
- Has played for the Dalai Lama and at two inaugural balls for the U.S. president, and was the first entertainer ever to perform in the Great Hall of the People in China’s Tiananmen Square.
- She has her own line of wine and champagne, called Hanaialii Wines, which she developed to pair with Hawaii’s unique Pacific Rim cuisine.