T.J. Martell Foundation Announces Honors Gala Performers

The T.J. Martell Foundation announced an all-star entertainment lineup for its 2012 Honors Gala, which is scheduled for Monday, March 26 at the Hutton Hotel.

Attendees will be treated to performances from Charlie Daniels, Ronnie Dunn, Emmylou Harris, Bruce Hornsby, and Martina McBride. Vince Gill has been named as the event’s host, and will also perform.

The invitation-only event will recognize legendary songwriter Kris Kristofferson, renowned music executive Joe Galante, Gaylord Entertainment Company Chairman and CEO Colin Reed, Healthways Co-Founder and Nashville Predators Chairman and Co-Owner Tom Cigarran, and C. Wright Pinson, M.B.A, M.D., deputy vice chancellor for Health Affairs and CEO of the Vanderbilt Health System.

The annual Honors Gala raises awareness and funds for cancer research at 11 U.S. hospitals, including the Frances Williams Preston Laboratories at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. This year’s event begins at 5:30 PM with a cocktail reception and silent auction. For ticket info, visit www.honorsgala.org.

“Without a doubt, the musical acts will make this year’s gala more than memorable for our guests and attendees. We sincerely thank the entertainers and Vince Gill for their support of the T.J. Martell Foundation and our awardees, and are looking forward to some outstanding performances on March 26,” said Laura Heatherly, CEO of the T.J. Martell Foundation.