McGraw, Hill To Be Honored As 2014 Harmony Award Recipients

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have been named as the recipients of the 2014 Harmony Award, presented annually to individuals who exemplify the harmonious spirit of the Nashville musical community.

They will be honored during the 30th anniversary edition of the Symphony Ball on Dec. 13 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, where they will perform with the orchestra. Separately, the 2014 Symphony Ball patron party will be hosted by Vince Gill and Amy Grant on Dec. 9, 2014.

“Through the years, the Harmony Award has recognized many in Nashville for their contributions to our city’s unique culture and both Faith and Tim have more than earned their place alongside the names of all the past recipients,” said Alan Valentine, Nashville Symphony president and CEO. “Not simply outstanding artists, these are two outstanding people who have helped make Nashville the thriving creative capital that it is and we are thrilled to honor them with this award.”

The Symphony Ball, established in 1985,  is Nashville’s premier winter social event and one of the Nashville Symphony’s two annual fundraisers. The ball has raised a total of nearly $7 million for the Symphony, sustaining the organization’s mission of achieving excellence in musical performance and educational programs. Past recipients include Brad Paisley, Amy Grant, LeAnn Rimes, Michael W. Smith, Mike & Linda Curb, Lyle Lovett, Trisha Yearwood, Dolly Parton, The Judds, Steve Winwood, Vince Gill, Wynonna and Naomi Judd, Chet Atkins, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Marty Stuart and Keith Urban.