T.J. Martell Gala Adds Kenny Chesney, Tommy Shaw and Clare Bowen

The T.J. Martell Foundation has added Kenny Chesney, Tommy Shaw of Styx and Nashville actress Clare Bowen for the 9th Annual Nashville Honors Gala at the Omni Nashville Hotel, Monday, Feb. 27.

George Strait, Brad Paisley, Charlie Daniels, Kelsea Ballerini and Frankie Ballard have all been previously announced for the event, which will again hosted by Nashville actor Charles Esten.

This year’s honorees are:
Janet Miller – Spirit of Nashville Award
Dr. Joseph Smith – Medical Research Advancement Award
Scott Hamilton – Lifetime Humanitarian Award
Rod Essig – Frances Preston Outstanding Music Industry Achievement Award
Louis Messina – Tony Martell Lifetime Entertainment Achievement Award

In addition to musical performances, there will be auction packages from Holland America Cruise Line, Lily Pulitzer, Top Golf, Kendra Scott, David Yurman, Colonel Littleton hand-crafted leather, concert packages and music memorabilia.

Honorees are outstanding community leaders, each celebrated with a musical performance and presentation. In total, the event has raised more than $4 million for leukemia, cancer and AIDS research since its inception in 2009. The 9th Annual T.J. Martell Foundation’s Nashville Honors Gala is co-chaired by Ali Harnell and Danielle Bouharoun.

Limited seats remain and may be purchased at tjmartell.org. Tables and journal ads congratulating the honorees are available by contacting 615-256-2002 or tmoffat@tjmartell.org.