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11th Annual T.J. Martell Foundation Nashville Honors Gala Raises Half A Million Dollars For Cancer Research

Front row L to R: Honorees Al Ganier, Sylvia Ganier, Sally Williams and Dr. Kathryn Edwards; Back row L to R: Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook, Nathan Followill, Matthew Followill, Jared Followill and Caleb Followill attend the 11th Annual Nashville Honors Gala at Omni Nashvillle Hotel on February 25, 2019 (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for T.J. Martell Foundation)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2019) – The T.J. Martell Foundation raised nearly half a million dollars at tonight’s 11th Annual Nashville Honors Gala. Since the event’s inception in 2009, it has raised over $4 million for cancer research. Honorees were treated to performances by Amy Grant, Brad Paisley, Home Free, Michael McDonald and Old Crow Medicine Show. Special presentations included Aubrey Harwell, Charlie Daniels, Garth Brooks, Steven Webber, and Zane Lowe.

This year’s honorees were:

Kings of Leon – Spirit of Nashville Award

Alabama – Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award

Sally Williams – Frances Preston Outstanding Music Industry Achievement Award

Dr. Kathryn Edwards – Medical Research Advancement Award

Sylvia & Al Ganier – Lifetime Humanitarian Award

Brad Paisley (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for T.J. Martell Foundation)

The Nashville Honors Gala is one of The T.J. Martell Foundation’s premier events that pays tribute to outstanding community leaders and presents special musical performances with heartwarming presentations that celebrate the evening’s honorees. In addition to the performances, there was a live and silent auction with proceeds benefitting cancer research.

Michael McDonald (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for T.J. Martell Foundation)

About the T.J. Martell Foundation:
The T.J. Martell Foundation is the music industry’s leading foundation that funds innovative medical research focused on finding treatments and cures for cancer. The Foundation was founded in 1975 by music industry executive Tony Martell and his colleagues in loving memory of his son T.J., who died of leukemia. The Foundation has provided more than $280 million for research at flagship hospitals in the United States. For more information, please visit www.tjmartell.org.

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8TH ANNUAL T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION HONORS GALA ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF CHARLES ESTEN AS HOST AND PERFORMANCES BY LEGENDARY ARTISTS DON HENLEY AND RONNIE MILSAP

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The T.J. Martell Foundation is proud to announce that Charles Esten will once again return to host the elegant 8th Annual Nashville Honors Gala taking place at Nashville’s Omni Hotel on Monday, February 29, 2016. The first performers confirmed to help celebrate our distinguished honorees are Don Henley and Ronnie Milsap.    Continue Reading →

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8TH ANNUAL T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION HONORS GALA ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF CHARLES ESTEN AS HOST AND PERFORMANCES BY LEGENDARY ARTISTS DON HENLEY AND RONNIE MILSAP

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The T.J. Martell Foundation is proud to announce that Charles Esten will once again return to host the elegant 8th Annual Nashville Honors Gala taking place at Nashville’s Omni Hotel on Monday, February 29, 2016. The first performers confirmed to help celebrate our distinguished honorees are Don Henley and Ronnie Milsap.    Continue Reading →

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8th ANNUAL T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION NASHVILLE HONORS GALA TO SALUTE OUTSTANDING LEADERS ON FEBRUARY 29, 2016

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The T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research will honor the following community leaders at their 8th Annual Nashville Honors Gala taking place at Nashville’s Omni Hotel on Monday, February 29, 2016. 

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7th ANNUAL T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION NASHVILLE HONORS GALA CELEBRATES AMAZING LEADERS

LtoR: Dr. Jeffrey Balser, Bill Hearn, Reverend Becca Stevens,  Steve and Judy Turner and Ken Levitan  Photo credit: Getty Images

LtoR: Dr. Jeffrey Balser, Bill Hearn, Reverend Becca Stevens,
Steve and Judy Turner and Ken Levitan Photo credit: Getty Images

The T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research honored Steve and Judy Turner with The Spirit of Nashville Award; Dr. Jeffrey Balser, Medical Research Advancement Award; Bill and Billy Ray Hearn, Frances Preston Lifetime Music Industry Achievement Award; Ken Levitan, Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award and Becca Stevens, Lifetime Humanitarian Award last night at the 7th Annual Nashville Honors Gala, held at the Omni Hotel downtown. The gala raised nearly $500,000 and has raised close to 3 million dollars since its inception in 2009. Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam and Nashville Mayor Karl Dean joined the sold-out event to honor these individuals whom have made indelible marks on the community.

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T.J. Martell Honors Gala Adds More Stars To Annual Fundraising Event

Honors GalaT.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES MORE STARS TO THE 2014 HONORS GALA BEING HELD MARCH 10TH IN NASHVILLE
SHERYL CROW, BLUE SKY RIDERS AND JAKE OWEN TO PERFORM
The annual affair is one of Nashville’s most anticipated fundraisers

The T. J. Martell Foundation announces the addition of superstars Sheryl Crow, Blue Sky Riders and Jake Owen to the already stellar line-up for the 6th annual 2014 Honors Gala on March 10th.  The stars will join host Charles (Chip) Esten, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and Darius Rucker in tribute to this year’s honorees. Continue Reading →

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