Arlington, Texas — Since 1991, the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation has been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals in the community, especially children, the military and first responders, and their families.

The 2021 TEX Gala will be held on June 17 at Globe Life Field and will culminate in a benefit concert from Grammy Award-Winning artist Tim McGraw.

Proceeds from this year’s TEX Gala presented by Choctaw Casinos & Resorts will benefit the Foundation’s mission and provide support for the community’s ever-increasing need due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Winter Storm.

“The TEX Gala presented by Choctaw Casinos & Resorts will celebrate the efforts of the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation and our non-profit partners during these challenging times,” said Neil Leibman, President of Business Operations and Chief Operating Officer. “It will also give Rangers fans and event attendees a very special opportunity to see an incredible superstar, Tim McGraw, perform at Globe Life Field. We look forward to a very special night that will benefit the community and our neighbors in need.”

Event attendees will experience a red-carpet arrival and enjoy a fantastic meal on the playing surface of Globe Life Field. Live and silent auctions will feature exclusive Rangers experiences and an assortment of sports and Hollywood memorabilia. The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation will also share a special presentation with TEX Gala guests.

Dinner will be followed by a special acoustic concert from Tim McGraw, one of country music’s most renowned performers with 44 number one hits. He has won numerous Grammy Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards and Country Music Association Awards. McGraw is one of the top-selling music artists of all time, with more than 80 million records sold worldwide.

The TEX Gala presented by Choctaw Casinos & Resorts is also supported by Bally Sports Southwest, CBS 11/TXA 21, 105.3 The Fan, 1270AM TUDN Radio and Univision DFW.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available for purchase with limited availability. To learn more about the TEX Gala and purchase tickets, visit texasrangers.com/texgala.

About the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation

Since its inception in 1991, the Foundation has invested more than $50 million in our community and is dedicated to improving the lives of children in need. The Foundation provides funding for children, the military and first responders and their families, educational, health, and athletic programming and partnerships. Signature programs include the Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy at Mercy Street Sports Complex, presented by Toyota, the 2018 Allan H. Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence Award-winning Richard Greene Scholars and the newly-announced Charley Pride Fellows program. Faced with ever-increasing need in our communities, we are providing more financial support than ever to our neighbors in need through the support of partner organizations and emergency relief organizations.

About Choctaw Casinos & Resorts

Owned and operated by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with close to 200,000 tribal members and 10,000 employees. Choctaw Casinos feature a variety of gaming, hotel and resort properties throughout southeastern Oklahoma. Locations include Durant, Grant, Pocola, Idabel, Broken Bow, McAlester, Stigler and Stringtown. The Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant is currently undergoing a $500 million expansion that will add 1,000 more rooms and create 1,000 new jobs. In addition to the increased room capacity, the plans feature an expanded gaming floor and fresh amenities such as new pools, parking garage, retail space, entertainment options and dining venues. The expansion is expected to be complete in Summer 2021. For more information, visit www.ChoctawCasinos.com.

About Tim McGraw

Tim McGraw is a Grammy Award-winning entertainer, author, and actor who has sold more than eighty million records worldwide and dominated the charts with forty-four number one singles. He is the most played country artist since his debut in 1992, has four New York Times bestselling books to his credit and has acted in such movies as Friday Night Lights and The Blind Side. He is the founder and inspiration behind health and fitness brand, TRUMAV. McGraw is considered one of the most successful touring acts in the history of country music. His last solo project spawned one of the biggest hit singles of all time, “Humble and Kind,” whose message continues to impact fans around the world.