Monday, March 22, 2010

rooks And Dunn To Be Honored At T.J. Martell Gala

Brooks & Dunn have another honor coming their way. Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who are marking the last year of their musical partnership, are set to receive the Tony Martell Lifetime Entertainment Achievement Award from the T.J. Martell Foundation. The duo has been a longtime supporter of the organization, which is recognizing the singers for their outstanding 20-year career. Brooks & Dunn will receive their award at the T.J. Martell Foundation Honors Gala, taking place at The Hutton Hotel in Nashville Monday night. Other country stars are also on board to participate in the event. Danny Gokey will join Anita Baker, Dave Mason, and the Fisk Jubilee Singers in performing during the ceremony, while Tim McGraw has been tapped as a presenter. Other honorees at the event, which will serve as a fundraiser for the T.J. Martell Foundation, include Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen, Tennessee Senator Bill Frist, and singer Michael Bolton.