Zac Brown Band to Headline 2026 TEX Gala presented by Choctaw Casinos & Resorts
Arlington, Texas— The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation announced today that three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning group Zac Brown Band will headline the 2026 TEX Gala on Thursday, May 7, at 6 p.m. at Globe Life Field.
The TEX Gala supports the Foundation’s mission to develop the next generation, honor those who serve, and serve those in need. Event attendees will experience a red-carpet arrival as well as a cocktail hour and dinner on the playing surface of Globe Life Field. Live and silent auctions will feature exclusive Rangers experiences and autographed items, an assortment of sports memorabilia, and more. The evening will culminate in a special performance by the award-winning group Zac Brown Band.
Combining southern rock, smooth country, and passionate soul, Zac Brown Band has spent more than a decade gathering 16 Number Ones, 11.2 billion streams and several recognitions, including three GRAMMY ® Awards, two Academy of Country Music Awards, plus trophies from the CMA Awards and iHeartRadio Music Awards while debuting five consecutive albums at number one on Billboard’s Country Albums chart.
Sponsorships, tables, and individual seats for the 2026 TEX Gala are now on sale and available at rangers.com/texgala. For information about purchasing opportunities for the 2026 TEX Gala, presented by Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, visit rangers.com/texgala or contact Justin Henry, Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation Senior Director of Development, at jhenry@texasrangers.com.
Last year's fifth annual TEX Gala, headlined by country music superstar Thomas Rhett, raised approximately $2.3 million for the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation. Since its inception in 2021, the TEX Gala has generated over $10 million in funding.
About the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation
Since its inception in 1991, the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation has invested more than $90 million in our community to help children, military and first responders and their families through signature programs including the Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy at Mercy Street Sports Complex, presented by Toyota, youth fitness and wellness programs like the just keep livin’ programs, scholarships including the 2018 Allan H. Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence award-winning Richard Greene Scholars, the Charley Pride Fellowship Program presented by the Parrish Charitable Foundation, and financial grants and support to countless organizations. All of the work is accomplished thanks to the generosity of Rangers ownership, players, partners, donors, and fans. For more information, visit rangers.com/foundation.
About Choctaw Casino & Resorts
Owned and operated by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 230,000 tribal members and 13,000 employees. Choctaw Casinos & Resorts features a variety of gaming, hotel and resort properties throughout southeastern Oklahoma, including Durant, Grant, Pocola, Idabel, Broken Bow, McAlester, Stigler and Stringtown. Choctaw Nation opened the 100-room luxury resort, Choctaw Landing in Hochatown, OK, in April 2024. For more information, visit www.ChoctawCasinos.com.
About Zac Brown Band
Zac Brown Band is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning Southern rock group led by frontman Zac Brown. Throughout their career spanning more than a decade, the band has had six consecutive albums reach the top 10 of the Billboard 200 and five consecutive albums debut at #1 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart. To date, they’ve won three GRAMMY® Awards (including Best New Artist in 2010), sold more than 30+ million singles and 11+ million albums, amassed over 11+ billion catalog streams, and achieved 16 #1 radio singles - becoming only the second act to top both the Country and Active Rock formats. Renowned for their electrifying live performances and musicianship that transcends genres, Zac Brown Band has headlined nine North American tours and holds the record for most consecutive sold-out shows at Boston’s historic Fenway Park, where they were inducted into the Fenway Music Hall of Fame in 2022 alongside Paul McCartney and Billy Joel. In December 2025 and January 2026, the band unveiled their Love & Fear limited engagement at Sphere in Las Vegas- an immersive visual and sonic experience that reimagines their greatest hits and new music through cutting-edge production. Making history as the first country band to perform at the iconic venue, the residency coincided with their eighth studio album Love & Fear, a powerful 13-track collection exploring the emotional dualities that shape the human experience. Featuring collaborations with Dolly Parton, Snoop Dogg, and Marcus King, the album spotlights the band’s signature blend of soulful storytelling, dynamic musicianship, and cross-genre innovation. With Love & Fear, Zac Brown Band continues to push the boundaries of modern country music, reaffirming their place as one of the most compelling and versatile live acts of their generation.