aaron watson Aaron Watson’s career is perhaps summed up best by Forbes, who says he’s “one of country music’s biggest DIY success stories.”
For the past 20 years, Watson has achieved success on his own terms, hand-building a lauded career through song writing, relentless touring and more than a dozen self-released albums. His independent Texas spirit and strong work ethic are emblematic of the western lifestyle; virtues which have taken him from humble honkytonks of Texas to multiple sold-out tours around the world. In 2019 he released Red Bandana — “his most ambitious album yet” (Taste of Country) — whose 20 songs were hailed by The Boot as “a pure expression of his traditional country ethos.” This unprecedented acclaim follows Watson’s previous album, Vaquero, whose Top 10 hit “Outta Style” earned a BMI Millionaire award, and The Underdog, the first independent album in the history of country music to top the Billboard Country Albums chart. With a dozen additional records under his belt, Watson is exceeding major-label-sized metrics while maintaining his independence, further galvanizing his “Texas country’s reigning indie underdog” (Rolling Stone) brand. “There may be no more genuine singer-songwriter at the moment than Watson,” says Texas Monthly, pointing to a self-made businessman, chart-topper, and road warrior whose authenticity has made him a country music staple. Featured Entertainer Graciously Underwritten by
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33RD ANNUAL TYLER CATTLE BARONS’ GALA BENEFITING THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021 7:00 p.m. Texas Rose Horse Park / Brunson Equestrian Center 14078 TX-110, Tyler, Texas 75704 HEADLINER • AARON WATSON SATELLITE BAND • SLICKROCK HOODOO GALA CUISINE BY MONTEZ BROTHERS CATERING Sponsored by John Soules Foods and Sanderson Farms COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE tylercattlebaronsgala.org OR CALL THE ACS OFFICE 903.570.8126 Gala Baron Ticket - $300 Gala General Ticket - $200 No guests under 21 years of age. In celebration of life and in recognition of the American Cancer Society’s mission, the Cattle Barons’ Gala is a smoke-free event. IN HONOR OF Georgia Crim, 2021 Li’l Wrangler, Michele Franklin, Rhonda Jones IN MEMORY OF Jackie Bullard, Jim Denson, Ramona Taylor Franklin, Jenise Hurley, Elaine Cross Roberts, Mary Alice Wilcox
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Photo by Donna Cummings Photography
Denise Bardsley
Melissa Braswell
Chalease Denson
2021 Cattle Barons’ Gala Co-Chairs
Save lives by finding cures and fighting back against cancer! Over the past 33 years, our community and the surrounding areas have joined together to contribute over 16.5 million dollars to the American Cancer Society of Tyler. It is only because of the generosity of our donors, supporters, contributors and volunteers that we have been able to provide this incredible contribution. This fight is not over. Cancer does not discriminate. Each of us has been touched by this devastating disease, and we all realize that at any time we could hear the words, “You have cancer.” These words forever change lives. The American Cancer Society provides invaluable support and services to help navigate through this moment, and the moments following, so no one feels alone in their fight. It is our distinct honor to serve as chairs of the 2021 Cattle Barons’ Gala. The fight to defeat cancer will continue. Please join the 2021 Cattle Barons’ Committee on June 19th at the Texas Rose Horse Park for a one-of-a-kind evening featuring food, dancing, two spectacular auctions and much more. With your support, the American Cancer Society can continue to save lives by finding cures and fighting back against cancer!
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY MAKING PROGRESS TOGETHER With your generous donations, the American Cancer Society is able to fund vital programs and research. The American Cancer Society is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information on ACS programs and services available in your community, visit www.cancer.org or call 800-ACS-2345.
American Cancer Society 100 Independence Place, Suite 201 Tyler, Texas 75703 903-570-8126 www.texasbankandtrust.com
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sponsors ELITE BARON CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System John Soules Foods Sanderson Farms PLATINUM BARON Dakotas Lago del Pino GOLD BARON Cavender’s Classic Toyota and Mercedes Benz of Tyler Erin and Michael Allare Tyler Ford Patterson Motors Tyler Texas National Bank The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler UT Health East Texas SILVER BARON Dick and Glenda Barrett McClenny Rex-Hide, Inc. The Hoeffner Foundation BRONZE BARON Brookshire Grocery Company Landmark Title MHS Planning and Design R&K Distributors, Inc. RW Fair Foundation Texas Oncology Tyler OIL BARON A.E. Shull & Company Altra Federal Credit Union The Brannon Corporation Maelen and Kirk Bynum ELS Surveying ETV Software, Inc. GDC Industrial GG Distributing, LLC Prosperity Bank
OIL BARON (continued) Threlkeld and Company Threlkeld Partners Trent Williams Construction Kim and Eddie Updike Woody’s Accessories & Off-Road Chalease and Matt Denson RANCH BARON Ables-Land, Inc. Austin Bank Chick-fil-A Tyler/Lindale East Texas Preferred Properties Edward Jones Randall Childress The Genecov Group Root Construction Smittee and Brad Root Texas Farm Credit Tyler Neurosurgical Associates Merri and Fred Walsh WRANGLER BARON All American Party and Tent Rentals Leesa and Kevin Huckabee Brenda and Dean Cagle Datamax Southside Bank Texas Bank and Trust Tyler Junior College Meela and Dr. Juan Mejia SUPPORTER Edward Jones Kacey and Ben Phillips MEDIA AND IN-KIND SPONSORS ELITE BARON KLTV, Channel 7 M. Roberts Media and the Tyler Morning Telegraph TYLER TODAY Magazine
DIAMOND BARON FOX51 JJO Radio HD KETK PLATINUM BARON a4Media KTBB 97.5FM/The TEAM Sports Radio Townsquare Media GOLD BARON Alpha Media East Texas EGuide and VisitTyler BRONZE BARON Rénard Group Advertising IN-KIND All American Party and Tent Rentals Asco Equipment Chick-fil-A Tyler/Lindale Complete Weddings + Events East Texas Datamax Donna Cummings Photography Hall Buick GMC Hospitality Health ER Lake Tyler Marina Office Pride of Tyler Republic Services Stonewater Roofing Susan Robinson Fine Jewelry Texas Rose Horse Park Brunson Equestrian Center Trane Technologies Tyler Valet Parking Services Wagner Cadillac
Sponsors as of print deadline.
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2021 tyler cattle barons’ gala committee GALA CHAIRS Denise Bardsley Melissa Braswell Chalease Denson
BEVERAGES Kenneth Bardsley Chris Burke Matt Denson
ACS SENIOR DEVELOPMENT CATERING MANAGER OF Melissa Braswell DISTINGUISHED EVENTS Melissa Ivey CHUCK WAGON GANG Belinda and Steve Short EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Administrative Assistant: DECORATIONS Jennifer Walsh Ashley Camp, Carissa Fisher Print: Brenda Cagle Public Relations: ENTERTAINMENT SUPPORT Jennifer Gaston Lori and Donald Coe Ranch Foremen: Stephanie and Chris Taylor Greg Ortiz, Mike Schovanec Thank You Notes: Christi Khalaf EVENING PROGRAM Treasurer: Katie Powell Kim Updike ALL HANDS ON DECK HALL BUICK GMC Audrey Whitten RAFFLE DRAWING Tammy Lewis BARON AND VIP RECEPTIONS LI’L WRANGLER ROUNDUP Liz Ballard, Ginger Haberle, Amanda Habermehl Meredith Roberts, Belinda Short
MIDWAY/GAMING Beth Davis, Story Martin Jessica Phillips PARKING Camille Brown PRINT PROOFING Brenda Cagle, Jill Spain RENTALS/FLOW CHART Holly Burke RESERVATIONS Karolyn Davis, Jayme Fitzpatrick SADDLE UP FOR THE CURE Beth Davis, Sally Martin, Jessica Phillips, Suzie Wheeler, Kristin Willett, Peter Willett, Vicki and Jimmy Zercher SECURITY Margo Adams
SIGNS OF HOPE Laurie Ann Frank SILENT AUCTION Whitney Cain Kennedy May Sara Nash SOCIAL MEDIA Lara Hooper SOUVENIR BAGS Cortney Kerr Renee Porter SUSAN ROBINSON FINE JEWELRY RAFFLE DRAWING Kate Bailey Leigh Ann Bugg TELLER COORDINATOR Amanda Stanley TRANSPORTATION Kevin Fowler
SET UP Dalton Martin Spencer Smith
TRIBUTE TO COURAGE Linda Denson Griffin
charitable raffles
2021 gmc sierra slt crew cab cattle barons’ eDition
suite of cassis Jewelry 18K Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl and Diamond Necklace, Earrings and Ring.
Equipped with 5.3L V8, 8-Speed Auto Transmission, SLT Premium Package, 20” Wheels, Spray-In Bedliner, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Front-Cooled Seats, Chrome-Assist Steps, Bedcover, Special Cattle Barons’ Edition Leather Interior, Emblems & more!
TICKETS: $100 EACH
MSRP $54,750
Generously donated by
Raffle drawing held at the Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala on Saturday, June 19, 2021, about 9:00 pm CT at the Texas Rose Horse Park, 14078 TX-110, Tyler, TX 75704. 2021 GMC Sierra SLT Crew Cab valued at $54,750. Winner is responsible for all local, state, and federal taxes and applicable fees. Winner must pay estimated withholding tax (federal withholding is 24% of the vehicle’s fair market value) to the American Cancer Society prior to prize award. State tax withholding requirements are based upon winner’s residence. Prize must be accepted within 30 days. Raffle participants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of entry and meet all eligibility requirements. Winning ticket will be drawn from a receptacle. Need not be present to win. Raffle ticket purchase is not tax deductible. Net proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Please see official rules at the American Cancer Society office for more information.
Value $11,450
TICKETS: $20 EACH OR 6 FOR $100 Generously donated by
Drawing to be held June 19, 2021, at Texas Rose Horse Park. Presence is not required to win. Must be 18 or older. Not redeemable for cash or exchange. 24% tax due from winner to American Cancer Society upon transfer.
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gala liVe auction TEN-DAY, TEN-DAY, TEN-DAY SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH SOUTH AFRICA AFRICA SAFARI ADVENTURE SAFARI SAFARI ADVENTURE ADVENTURE
SPECTACULAR, SPECTACULAR, SPECTACULAR, SEVEN-DAY SEVEN-DAY SEVEN-DAY AFRICAN AFRICAN SAFARI SAFARI
COSTA COSTA RICA RICA CALLS CALLS COSTA RICA Donors: Donors: Judy Judy and and Kurt Kurt CALLS Kunzman Kunzman Value: Value: $7,500 $7,500 Donors: Judy and Kurt Kunzman Value: $7,500
AMAZING AMAZING ARGENTINA ARGENTINA AMAZING ARGENTINA DOVE DOVE HUNT HUNT
PLAYING PLAYING ITIT SAFE SAFE PLAYING Donors: Donors: Locksmith Locksmith Services Services of of ITTyler; SAFE Tyler; Dorothy Dorothy and and David David Peay Peay Value: Value: $3,500 $3,500 Donors: Locksmith Services of Tyler; Dorothy and David Peay Value: $3,500
DELUXE DELUXE DEER DEER VALLEY VALLEY DELUXE DEER VALLEY GETAWAY GETAWAY
STAY STAY AND AND PLAY PLAY STAY AND PLAY INININ PLAYA PLAYA DEL DEL CARMEN CARMEN PLAYA DEL CARMEN Donor: Donor: Leticia Leticia and and Justin Justin González González Donors: Value: Value: $1,200 $1,200 Leticia and Justin González Value: $1,200
EAT, EAT, DRINK DRINK AND AND EAT, DRINK AND BE BE MERRY MERRY AT AT BE MERRY AT VILLA VILLA MONTEZ! MONTEZ!
Donors: Watts Trophy Hunting/ Charl Watts Value: $12,600
Donors: Donors: Watts Watts Trophy Trophy Hunting/ Hunting/ Charl Charl Watts Watts Value: Value: $12,600 $12,600
AFRICAN SAFARI Donors: Donovan Steynberg, J.C Watson, Restless Safaris Value: $11,500
Donors: Donors: Donovan Donovan Steynberg, Steynberg, J.C. J.C. Watson, Watson, Restless Restless Africa Africa Safaris Safaris Value: Value: $11,500 $11,500
DOVE HUNT Donors: Pointer Wingshooting Value: $6,200
Donors: Donors: Pointer Pointer Wingshooting Wingshooting Value: Value: $6,200 $6,200
GETAWAY Donors: Dr. and Mrs. Patrick C. Cartwright Value: $3,000
Donors: Donors: Dr.Dr. and and Mrs. Mrs. Patrick Patrick C. C. Cartwright Cartwright Value: Value: $3,000 $3,000
VILLA MONTEZ Donors: Montez Brothers Catering Value: Ultimate Evening with Friends
Donor: Donor: Montez Montez Brothers Brothers Catering Catering Value: Value: Ultimate Ultimate Evening Evening with with Friends Friends
silent auction Donors Adventures in Learning All Saints Episcopal School ALR Original Art Amy Hodges Swim Lessons Andy’s Frozen Custard Anonymous Donor Atwood Hat Company Aurora Teeth Whitening Baked East Texas Big Shot Coffee House BMW of Tyler Bridgette’s BRONCA Caldwell Zoo Camp Gladiator Card My Yard The Cascades Country Club Cavender’s Cecil & You Celebration Yard Signs Christmas Envy The Cleaning Surgeon Cole & Co. Creative Stuff by Amber CrossFit Tyler Culture ETX Cut Beef Dairy Queen Dance Divas Dance-N-Drill
Discovery Science Place Donna Cummings Photography East Texas Martial Arts Melanie Edwards, Personal Trainer Fetching Henry F.I.T. - Fitness In Training Forrest Design Co. Foxtail Woodworks Garden Style Floral Gold Leaf Gallery Grace Community School Haute Totz Heather’s Party Décor High Hill Farm Hodges Financial Services Hollytree Country Club Jimmi at Jolie Visage Aesthetics Josh Tankersley, LE @texasbrowguy JP Fitness JVenture Salon Kingdom Veterinarian Clinic Taylor Kirkpatrick, LMT, LE KK Balloons ETX KTE Portraits Sheila Leatherwood Love In Clay Mathnasium Ken Miller, LMT Mont-Ro Skincare The Mount Tech
My Minky Co. Napkin Imprinting by Denise Bardsley The Noble Knot Olive and Home Organized by Cheryl, LLC Park Lane Jewelry - Holly Tomlin The Parlor Salon Pinot’s Palette PUMPJAXE Urban Axe Throwing Ragsdale & Martin Optical Ramsey Fritz Jewels Regency Cleaners Robin Ewing Art Sadie’s Stitchery Sawyer Trombley Photography Second Story Travel Simpson’s Fitness & Adventure Sports Smoothie King Solan Douglas & Co. Southern Hill Home SouthernGypsy Photography Susanne Elizabeth Jewelry Sweet Gourmet Texas Beefhouse Texi Boots Texture Times Square Grand Slam Tyler Wine Storage Bryan Waters, Personal Trainer Woody’s Accessories & Off-Road
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HOPE is… … … Early Detection. “We were able to catch my breast cancer early, but had I not gotten the ultrasound, this could be a whole different story.”
– Meri Mullicane
… Courage. “The HOPE center is hope. It’s the hope, the belief and the trust that in the days ahead, not only myself but others will be given the strength and courage to face this monster. They give you the want to keep giving your all.”
– Liana Fleming
… Compassion. “I went through the hardest thing I’ve ever faced with the most amazing people in the world. Everyone treated me and still treats me and my family with so much compassion. I can’t tell you how grateful I am.”
– Cody Chandler
… Family. “They were all amazing. Every time I was in the hospital, they were there. They became my family.” – Jeff Hickerson
… In the name. “I think the HOPE Cancer Center is the perfect name. All you can have when you’re truly facing a scary or deadly experience like this is hope. To walk in the opposite direction of fear is to walk toward hope. I had a great experience, but I don’t recommend cancer. I would not wish this on my worst enemy. But, if you’re going to go through something as scary as dying, the people at the HOPE Cancer Center are who you should do it with.” – Meagan Doran
HOPE
is Here. HOPECancerTexas.com