As the 40th annual Symphony Ball approaches, the Nashville Symphony Association and Symphony Ball 2024 co-chairs Bob Deal and Jason Bradshaw announced today that Randy Travis and John Esposito are co-recipients of the 2024 Nashville Symphony Harmony Award. The award — a tradition of the Symphony Ball since 1986 — recognizes individuals who exemplify the harmonious spirit of Nashville’s music community.
Award-winning country artist Randy Travis has had an illustrious career in the music industry with over 50 hit singles and 23 No. 1s around the globe. He is known for country classics like “On the Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever, Amen,” and “Three Wooden Crosses.”
Music Executive John Esposito has been the chairman and CEO of Warner Music Nashville for the past 15 years. During his time at the helm, John has catapulted the careers of Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, the Zac Brown Band and many more.
Nashville Symphony CEO and president Alan D. Valentine noted, “Randy Travis is one of the most important and influential performers in country music history.” Alan continued, “John Esposito has dedicated his life to music, from his earliest days as an avid fan and performer to his transformative leadership of Warner Music Nashville, turning it into the country music powerhouse it is today.”
The Symphony Ball is Nashville’s premier winter social event and one of the Nashville Symphony’s annual signature fundraisers. Since its inception in 1985, the Ball has raised more than $12 million for the Symphony, sustaining the organization’s mission of inspiring and engaging a diverse and growing community with extraordinary live orchestral music experiences.
Past recipients of the Harmony Award include Kix Brooks, Lady A, Maren Morris, Keb’ Mo’, Kelsea Ballerini, Toby Keith, Steven Tyler, Béla Fleck, Miranda Lambert, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Trisha Yearwood, Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Amy Grant, LeAnn Rimes, Michael W. Smith, Mike and Linda Curb, Lyle Lovett, Steve Winwood, Vince Gill, Wynonna and Naomi Judd, Chet Atkins, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift and Marty Stuart.
The 40th annual Symphony Ball will take place on December 14, 2024, at Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
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