KEARNEY, NE — One of country music’s brightest stars will be the featured performer at the 2010 Cattlemen’s Ball to be held this year in Kearney. Award-winning artist Randy Travis has been confirmed for the event, which will be held June 4-5, 2010, at the Norris and Lori Marshall acreage south of Kearney.
Randy Travis is one of country music’s most acclaimed stars. His record sales exceed 25 million and he has had 22 number one hits and six number one albums. He has earned six Grammy awards, seven Dove awards, six Country Music Association awards, 10 American Music Awards, nine Academy of Country Music awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In addition to his music, Travis is also an accomplished actor having appeared in several television shows and films.
The Randy Travis performance on Saturday night, June 5, is just one highlight of the 2010 Cattlemen’s Ball. Other activities will include a prime rib dinner, dance, craft fair, fashion show, wine tasting, silent auction and a dance following the Randy Travis concert.
A $65 Top Hand ticket provides admission to the event beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday and includes the dinner, dance and Randy Travis concert. Trail Boss tickets, which can be purchased for $300, include a Friday night reception, champagne brunch on Saturday morning and several other benefits in addition to the other scheduled Saturday events.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.cattlemensball.com, and event officials suggest that tickets make a great holiday gift for every member of the family.
“You don’t have to be a farmer or rancher to attend this event—and you can wear jeans, shorts or whatever makes you comfortable,” Marshall said. “This is one of Nebraska’s biggest celebrations—and everyone is invited next June.”
The Cattlemen’s Ball is hosted by a different Nebraska ranch or feedlot every year. Its mission is to raise money for cancer research at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, while showcasing rural Nebraska and promoting beef as part of a healthy diet.
Since its inception, the Cattlemen’s Ball has raised more than $3.7 million. In addition to providing funds to the Eppley Cancer Center, a portion of the funds also is targeted for local health care organizations.
For information on the 2010 Cattlemen’s Ball or for ticket information, visit www.cattlemensball.com.
The UNMC Eppley Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center — a distinction held by only 64 centers in the country. The UNMC Eppley Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated center in the state of Nebraska. The UNMC Eppley Cancer Center is also one of the 13 founding members of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), an alliance of the world’s leading cancer centers. This recognition means the most current and innovative treatment options are available to Cancer Center patients through the integration of cutting-edge research into state-of-the-art care. Cancer Center physicians and scientists work together to quickly translate discoveries made in the laboratory into innovative treatments for the patient.
As the state’s only academic health science center, UNMC is on the leading edge of health care. Breakthroughs are possible because hard-working researchers, educators and clinicians are resolved to work together to fuel discovery. In 2009, UNMC’s extramural research support topped $100 million for the first time, resulting in the creation of 3,600 jobs in Nebraska. UNMC’s academic excellence is shown through its award-winning programs, and its educational programs are responsible for training more health professionals practicing in Nebraska than any other institution. Through its commitment to education, research, patient care and outreach, UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, have established themselves as one of the country’s leading health care centers. UNMC’s physician practice group, UNMC Physicians, includes 550 physicians in 50 specialties and subspecialties who practice primarily in The Nebraska Medical Center. For more information, go to UNMC’s Web site at www.unmc.edu.